A meeting to discuss broadband development in the region was hosted Friday at The Centre in Rolla. Hosted by the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Office of Broadband Development, the meeting sought public comment from citizens, local governments and broadband providers on the un…

The Salem R-80 Board met Nov. 17 for its regular meeting. 

The Dent-Phelps R-III school board met Nov. 17 for its regular meeting. Present were Brandon Schloemer, Caleb Gidcumb, Adam Parker, Kelly Chapman, Nick Gover, Bill Manthey, Vicky Brooker, Curt Baldwin, and Denny Melvin.

 The Green Forest R-II school board met Nov. 15 for its regular meeting. Members present were Amber Toman, Michael Jones, Wes Hampton, and Kyle Case. Attendees were Conrad Prugh, Kriste Crocker, Marsha Gabel, and Kendra Schmitt.

More than 400 people ran a marathon—or part of one—Saturday from Salem to Rolla to raise money for veterans in need and honor all those heroes.

Governor Mike Parson announced today (Friday) that the Department of Natural Resources awarded $410 million to assist Missouri communities with improved drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, as well as lead service line inventories.

Tristan Lewis rode his first calf at a rodeo at age 9. Lewis turned 16 Oct. 31, just a few short weeks after winning fourth at the World Championship Miniature Bullriding Finals in Texas.

The Dent County Commission met Monday in the Dent County Courthouse.

The City of Salem Community Services Committee met Thursday at 5:30 p.m. for the first time in many years, and according to committee chair alderwoman Kala Sisco, needs reliable members who want to see the community thrive.