Report of shots fired near the Missouri S&T campus. Hispanic male was last seen running southbound along the railroad tracks at 12th at Bardsley Street. The weapon was described as a small-caliber handgun. Missouri S&T Police and Rolla Police are investigating. No injuries have been reported. Report suspicious activity to 911….
Campus looking into weather alert delays
The emergency mass notification system experienced delays in notifying the campus community about a National Weather Service tornado warning Monday night, as well as delays in issuing a notice of the warning’s expiration early this morning. S&T officials are looking into possible causes for this delay and will work with the emergency mass notification provider,…
Tornado Warning for Maries and Phelps Counties
Update: Alert expired at 12:15 AM CST At 11:41 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Doolittle, or near Rolla, moving east at 55 mph. Possible locations impacted include Rolla, St. James, Doolittle, Newburg, Northwye, Vichy and Rosati. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest…
Be prepared for stormy weather
As spring approaches, so does the chance for inclement weather. Visit the state of Missouri’s Storm Aware site for tips on how to stay safe during tornado and severe weather season….
Mumps case confirmed
Student health officials at Missouri University of Science and Technology have confirmed that a Missouri S&T student has contracted mumps. The Missouri State Public Health Laboratory confirmed the case on Tuesday, Jan. 31, and notified Missouri S&T officials at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Read the mumps health alert from student health services….
UPDATE: Budget Deluxe robbery suspect apprehended
According to a media release from the Rolla Police Department, the suspect in the Jan. 28 robbery of the Budget Deluxe motel has been arrested….
Statement regarding presidential executive order temporarily banning citizens from seven countries from entering the U.S.
Missouri S&T Chancellor Cheryl B. Schrader issued the following statement regarding a recent presidential executive order that temporarily bans immigrants and refugees from seven countries from entering the U.S. Read the statement….
Armed robbery at Budget Deluxe Motel; suspect at large
At about 8:35 p.m. this evening (Saturday, Jan. 28), an armed robbery occurred at the Budget Deluxe Motel near 19th and Walnut streets in Rolla. Suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’8″, and wearing a blue coat with a yellow undershirt and a baseball cap. He was believed to be headed toward Schuman…
Be prepared for winter weather
Be prepared for winter weather. Follow these helpful tips or visit the state of Missouri’s official winter weather safety site….
Ice storm warning in effect until 12 noon CST Sunday, Jan. 15; caution urged
The National Weather Service‘s ice storm warning remains in effect until 12 noon Sunday, Jan. 15. Residence halls will be open as planned on Sunday to prepare for the start of the semester, but students and others traveling back to campus are advised to use caution and to continue to monitor road conditions throughout the…