Posts Tagged ‘columbia’
New elements enhance safety on Columbia’s Route 3
Drivers along Route 3 in Columbia have noticed a host of new changes recently, all with one thing in common — getting drivers to obey traffic laws. As the aftermath…
Read MoreLightning strike cause of Columbia house fire
A late morning severe thunderstorm Saturday caused a flurry of activity for Columbia firefighters, who called in Millstadt, Dupo and Waterloo fire departments for reinforcements. The activity began following a…
Read MoreRed Bud man charged with DUI, fleeing police
A Red Bud man was arrested for DUI and aggravated fleeing Thursday night after speeding away from Columbia police on Route 3 before crashing south of town. Shortly after 11…
Read MoreVehicle fire at Columbia Moto Mart
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly before 11:30 a.m. Thursday to a vehicle fire at the Moto Mart gas station on Southwoods Drive off Route 3. Flames were seen shooting…
Read MoreWater main break in downtown Columbia
A water main break occurred Wednesday morning on Columbia’s Main Street, resulting in a partial street closure and a boil order for some homes and businesses. Main Street is closed…
Read MoreHonoring those who paid the highest price
Those who have fallen while serving in the name of freedom were honored Monday at well-attended Memorial Day services throughout the county. Remarks by guest speakers and American Legion and…
Read MoreTheft of tools from unlocked sheds in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating the theft of about $2,000 worth of tools from unlocked sheds in the 1400 block of Frontage Road over the weekend. The alleged crime is believed…
Read MoreResidential burglary in Columbia under investigation
Columbia police continue to investigate a residential burglary that was reported Tuesday morning in the 300 block of West Park Drive. Officers were called to the residence shortly before 9:30…
Read MoreDriver sustains medical emergency in Columbia
Columbia police, fire and EMS responded about 11:10 a.m. Tuesday to what was reported as a single vehicle crash on Admiral Parkway (Route 3) at Veterans Parkway. Police said a…
Read MoreFranke arrested just days after release
A 19-year-old Columbia man who was placed on probation last week and ordered to wear an electronic monitoring device that prevents him from contact with victims he had stalked was…
Read MoreGIRLS SOCCER: ‘Dogs win regional; Eagles stunned in OT
In a rainy Friday evening for postseason girls soccer action, Waterloo trudged on while Columbia ended its season in heartbreak. The Bulldogs bested Rochester in the Class 2A Bethalto Regional,…
Read MoreElectronic monitoring, probation for Franke
A 19-year-old Columbia man was sentenced this week to two years of probation and ordered to wear an electronic monitoring device that prevents him from contact with several victims associated…
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