Serious injury crash on I-255

An ARCH medical helicopter airlifted one patient to a St. Louis hospital for serious injuries sustained in a Thursday morning crash on southbound I-255 near mile marker 6.4 in Columbia.…

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Police: drivers, move over

In the wake of drivers hitting 16 Illinois State Police cars already this year, local law enforcement is placing more emphasis on enforcing a law designed to protect first responders. …

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Gun shops fired up over new laws

Recent firearm control legislation signed by Gov. JB Pritzker could aversely impact gun dealers in Monroe County.  Signed Jan. 17, the new laws contain a number of provisions.  The most…

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Fatal rollover crash on I-255

Columbia police, fire and EMS responded along with Illinois State Police about 10:15 p.m. Friday to a vehicle rollover crash on I-255 eastbound near the Jefferson Barracks Bridge. The vehicle…

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More I-255 lane restrictions

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced additional lane restrictions will restrict traffic on I-255 through March 2, weather permitting. The construction, to repair a bridge deck, will affect the southbound…

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