Structure fire in Dupo

Four fire departments battled a late Thursday morning structure fire in Dupo. The Dupo, Cahokia, Prairie du Pont and Columbia fire departments responded at about 11 a.m. to a working…

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Yard fire in Columbia

Despite a warning to refrain from outdoor burning due to high winds and dry vegetation, the Columbia Fire Department responded about 6 p.m. Monday to a yard fire between two…

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Sunday night crash near Millstadt

Emergency personnel responded about 7:45 p.m. Sunday to an overturned vehicle in the area of Route 158 near Limestone Lane between Columbia and Millstadt. The Columbia Fire Department assisted Millstadt…

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Cold water rescue in Columbia

A rural Columbia family is especially thankful following a cold water rescue on their property earlier this week. Laura Eames told the Republic-Times that a quick response from the Columbia…

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Wednesday crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to a crash involving a semi tractor-trailer and a passenger car on Route 3 just south of Carl Street in Columbia. The semi…

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