The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Rolla area until 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday, April 18). Heavy rain, damaging winds, lightning and large hail are possible. In the event of a thunderstorm warning, follow these tips from ready.gov:…
Tornado warning expired
The tornado warning for the Rolla area expired at 12:45 a.m. A storm watch remains until 3 a.m….
Power out in some buildings
The Physics Building and Emerson Hall are currently without electrical power. Crews are working to fix the issue. In the meantime, students who have classes in those buildings during the power outage should contact their instructors. Faculty may move instruction online during the outage. …
Gas leak on 11th Street
A gas leak has been reported on 11th St. between Rolla and Pine Streets in Rolla. Please avoid the area. The fire department is on the scene….
Remote operations update
Electrical power has been restored to all buildings on campus except Toomey Hall. Remote operations will continue until noon for Centennial Hall, Rolla Building and Schrenk Hall. …
Norwood, Castleman open
Power has been restored in Norwood Hall and Castleman Hall. Both buildings are open….
Remote operations for some buildings
For the following buildings, classes are canceled until 10 a.m.: Centennial Hall, Rolla Building, Schrenk Hall and Toomey Hall. Beginning at 10 a.m., remote operations will begin for classes scheduled in those buildings and for staff who work in those buildings. Power is expected to be restored to Centennial Hall, Rolla Building and Schrenk Hall…
Toomey Hall closed today
Toomey Hall will be without power today (Monday, Oct. 30). Crews are working to restore power to the following buildings: Centennial Hall, Chancellor’s Residence, Rolla Building and Schrenk Hall East and West. Norwood Hall and Castleman Hall will experience a brief outage as crews restore power to other buildings. Please do not enter Toomey Hall…
Do not enter Toomey Hall
There was an electrical fire outside Toomey Hall overnight. Crews are working to restore power to several buildings. Affected buildings include Centennial Hall, the Chancellor’s Residence, Rolla Building and Schrenk Hall. Please do not enter Toomey Hall or any building without power….
Be on the lookout (update)
One of the inmates who escaped overnight from the Phelps County jail in Rolla has been captured. The other inmate remains at large. Remain diligent and report anything suspicious….