Update: At 3 a.m., University Police reported that all campus buildings had been searched and are secured. University and Rolla police are searching for a white man armed with a machete who had stolen a vehicle and was last seen near the Missouri S&T Golf Course around 11 p.m. Friday. The suspect is known to…
ALL CLEAR: Man apprehended
A man who was being transported to a medical facility in St. Louis was found in Thomas Jefferson Hall following a brief search. He has been apprehended and is in custody….
ALERT: Suspect in TJ Hall; secure in place
UPDATE, 11:50 a.m.: All clear: Suspect apprehended and is in custody. UPDATE, 11:45 a.m.: Suspect has now removed the scrubs and is in a bathroom somewhere in TJ. officers are searching. A white male, approximately 28 years old and dressed in blue paper scrubs, was last seen in a stairwell at Thomas Jefferson Hall. Students…
Weather travel update: U.S. 63 closed between Vienna and Vichy
U.S. Highway 63 between Vienna and Vichy, north of Rolla, is now closed to traffic due to flooding. Check the Missouri Department of Transportation travel website for updates on road closures and conditions….
Increased traffic through Rolla expected due to I-44 closure
U.S. Interstate 44 is now closed at mile marker 144 in Laclede County, southwest of Rolla, and as a result traffic is expected to be routed on to U.S. 63, which comes through Rolla. In addition, U.S. 63 north of Rolla is expected to be closed later today. Check the Missouri Department of Transportation’s website,…
Severe Weather and Tornado Season
During the spring and summer months, conditions that create severe weather such as thunderstorms, dangerous thunderstorms, lightning strikes and tornadoes may develop at any time and with little warning. All members of the Missouri S&T campus should be familiar with these types of weather conditions and the proper procedures for seeking shelter during severe weather…
Report of shots fired near S&T campus
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….