The DCFPD is announcing the retirement of Fire Chief Dennis Floyd after 33 years of dedicated service, the promotion of Assistant Fire Chief Derek Thomas to the rank of Fire Chief, and the promotion of Captain Derrick Marfitt to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief, all effective Dec. 1, 2025.

A 28-year-old Rolla woman lost her life Wednesday, Nov. 19, resulting from a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Dent County Road 2050 one mile west of Dent County Road 2055, according to an online report of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The City of Salem Board of Aldermen met for its regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 13, during which the board held a public hearing for the annexation of the Church of Latter-day Saints and approved a resolution for the April 7 municipal election. Further, Mayor Greg Parker announced in his repo…

Temperatures are dropping, and that tiny mouse in the house looms large as pests make their way inside. University of Missouri Extension state wildlife and fisheries specialist Robert Pierce says it is time to prepare for the unwelcome houseguests.

The Dent County Commission met for its weekly meetings Monday, Nov. 10; Thursday, Nov. 13; and Monday, Nov. 17. In attendance included Presiding Commissioner Gary Larson, First District Commissioner Keith Green, Second District Commissioner Jimmy Williams, and County Clerk Angie Curley.

The North Wood R-IV Board of Education met for its monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 13. In attendance included board members Aaron Brooks, Jr. Rictor, Ron Hedrick, Jimmy Decker, Jenna Dun, and David Massengale. Not in attendance was board member Jarred Brown.

Ozarks Food Harvest received a 40,000-pound donation of protein today from McDonald’s and Tyson Foods to help children, families and seniors facing hunger across southwest Missouri. Tyson Foods made their donation in honor of McDonald’s $17,000 donation to The Food Bank’s Hungerthon event.

From cozy knitting classes to hands-on pottery sessions and detailed painting workshops, the Creative Arts Center offers creative experiences for all interests. With classes running many afternoons and evenings each week, it's a place where people can unwind, try new hobbies, and discover hi…

The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid–Missouri area Nov.17 – 23, 2025.Weather conditions may postpone scheduled work. Many projects will include lane closures which could cause delays.  

Eleven months ago, on Dec. 17, 2025, Scenic Rivers Industries – Dent County’s Sheltered Workshop burned to the ground in a devastating overnight fire. Our building was a complete loss. The only things salvageable were the lawn care equipment that was kept in a shed, the semi that we use to t…