Posts Tagged ‘old route 3’
Lines down, brush fire after semi strikes power pole in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 11:35 a.m. Tuesday to the area of southbound Route 3 just off I-255 in Columbia after a semi tractor-trailer struck a power pole, resulting in lines…
Read MoreWater, water everywhere
Emergency responders were thrust into action Tuesday following a deluge of rain that resulted in several reports of flash flooding throughout Monroe County and surrounding areas. Fortunately no injuries were…
Read MoreBurglary thwarted at Columbia auto dealership
One man is in custody and another remains at large following an early-morning break-in at George Weber Chevrolet, 701 Old Route 3 in Columbia. Columbia police said the incident began…
Read MoreFriday fire calls in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded Friday afternoon to multiple calls. The first one, at 2:15 p.m. was to assist the Dupo and Prairie du Pont fire departments with a structure…
Read MoreKitchen 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…
Read MoreAnother roundabout for Columbia
With finishing touches still being completed on one Quarry Road roundabout, members of the Columbia City Council were somewhat surprised at the announcement the city had been awarded nearly $1.2…
Read MoreSaturday evening crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash at about 6:05 p.m. Saturday on Palmer Road near Old Route 3 in Columbia. Police said a 2002 Buick driven by Michael Gummersheimer,…
Read MoreWednesday morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on Palmer Road at Old Route 3 in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire…
Read MoreSuspect sought following police pursuit from Missouri into Columbia, Dupo
A suspect remains at large following the theft of an ATV in Arnold, Mo., that resulted in a police pursuit into Columbia and Dupo early Saturday morning. At about 2…
Read MoreReckless driving arrest in Columbia
A Cahokia man was charged following a Friday morning incident in Columbia. Police said that at about 7 a.m., a black 2007 Ford Crown Victoria was traveling south on Old…
Read MoreCatalytic converter theft in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating the theft of a catalytic converter from truck in the 300 block of Old Route 3. The theft was reported early Wednesday afternoon, but could have…
Read MoreTrio of Sunday crashes in Columbia
Emergency personnel were busy responding to three separate crashes late Sunday afternoon in Columbia. The first crash occurred about 4:30 p.m. on I-255 near the George Weber Chevrolet auto dealership.…
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