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Traffic jam due to Monday morning I-255 crash
Morning rush hour traffic was backed up for miles following a three-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 7 a.m. Monday on Interstate 255 westbound at the Jefferson Barracks Bridge. Columbia…
Read MoreSaturday night police pursuit ends in Columbia
Multiple police agencies were involved in the pursuit and eventual apprehension Saturday night in Columbia of a man wanted for an incident in St. Clair County. A Cahokia man is…
Read MoreEagles edge Marquette in OT for regional crown
March Madness, indeed. In a thrilling high school hoops game for the ages, Columbia stunned undefeated Marquette in overtime, 55-53, Friday night to win the Class 3A Waterloo Regional championship.…
Read MoreColumbia High School Boys Basketball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School boys basketball team coached by Mark Sandstrom. The Eagles (20-11) defeated rival Waterloo in the Class 3A Waterloo Regional…
Read MoreBOYS HOOPS: Columbia advances to regional title game
Survive and advance. The Columbia boys basketball team did just that in a Class 3A Waterloo Regional semifinal contest Wednesday night with a 55-39 win over Civic Memorial. In a…
Read MoreMother killed, 6 kids injured in Columbia crash
A local mother was killed and her six young children were injured after their Chevrolet Suburban was struck by a dump truck shortly before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Columbia.…
Read MoreEagles oust Bulldogs in rivalry regional hoops clash
Monroe County rivals Columbia and Waterloo met on the basketball court Monday night for the third time this season, with the winner moving on and the loser going home. Despite…
Read MoreJordan Holmes | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School basketball player Jordan Holmes. The senior point guard made the game-winning shot with seven seconds remaining in last Friday’s 59-58…
Read MoreLocal reaction to Florida high school shooting
For the thousands of people in the southern Florida community affected by a tragic high school shooting, Valentine’s Day will forever mark the worst day of their lives. Former Marjory…
Read MoreKings of the Ice: Columbia wins MVCHA title
The Columbia Ice Eagles edged defending champion O’Fallon on Monday night, 7-5, to sweep the best-of-three Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association Varsity 2A finals and win the league crown. Columbia…
Read MoreMonday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 1:10 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at South Main Street in Columbia. A traffic signal was reportedly damaged in the crash. There…
Read MoreIce Eagles one win away from league title
The Columbia Ice Eagles are just one win away from a Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association title following Thursday’s 4-3 win in game one of the best-of-three Varsity 2A finals…
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