Saturday crash in Columbia

Fire department, police and EMS personnel responded late Saturday morning for a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Mark Drive near Southwoods Center in Columbia. The crash occurred shortly after…

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Police blotter | 3-15-23

Columbia Police March 11 Andrew S. Hammel, 28, of St. Louis, was arrested about 10:50 p.m. for DUI and speeding on Quarry Road at Ghent Road. Monroe County Sheriff March…

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Death investigation in Columbia

The Columbia Police Department, Monroe County Coroner’s Office and an Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services unit are investigating the death of a man found deceased Saturday afternoon in the…

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Kitchen fire at Top Shooters

A Saturday morning oven fire has temporarily closed the kitchen of a Columbia sports bar. Shortly after 9:40 a.m., the Columbia Fire Department and Columbia Police Department responded to Top…

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