Fort Leonard Wood and local community members celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony for General Leonard Wood Community Hospital today, marking a milestone in military healthcare for the area. The hospital will begin inpatient and emergency room services at the replacement hospital, 4234 Ill…
Serious injuries were reported Monday, March 30, resulting from a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 19 at County Road 4060, according to an online report of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Russell House, Rolla’s regional domestic and sexual violence shelter, is among the organizations across Missouri speaking out about proposed state funding cuts. During testimony in Jefferson City on March 3, Russell House Executive Director Katie Croker spoke to the House of Representatives …
A Salem man faces more than 20 felony offenses in connection to allegedly possessing child pornography, according to documents filed in circuit court.
Injuries were reported Tuesday, Feb. 24, resulting from a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 68 a half mile north of the Salem city limits, according to an online report of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
What was once a small rural community and farmland is now the largest training area on Fort Leonard Wood. Training Area 244, also known as the Normandy Training Area, stretches over 900 acres and serves as the primary joint-service training environment for Department of War construction engineers.
Phelps County Master Gardeners, volunteers with University Extension, offer a FREE Gardening Workshop based on Missouri growing conditions.
Kaleidoscope Discovery Center will host its next Teen Science Café on Thursday, March 5, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This free event is designed for high school students ages 13–18 and provides an opportunity to engage directly with STEM professionals in an informal, interactive setting.
The State Historical Society of Missouri is hitting the pavement this year to commemorate the centennial of Route 66. It began with an official telegram sent from the Colonial Hotel in Springfield on April 30, 1926, accepting the number “66” for the soon-to-be famous highway. Missouri played…
A 75-year-old Salem woman was injured Feb. 15 resulting from a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 21 in Reynolds County four miles south of Ellington, according to an online report of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Susan Yardley of Plato began her Sunday morning, November 23, with a cup of coffee and plans to go horseback riding. Within moments, her day and her life took an unexpected turn.
The following is information regarding a recent arrest made by the Salem Police Department:
The Missouri Logging Council (MLC) is pleased to announce the Master Logger Certification of local logger James Darden of Darden Professional Timber Harvesting LLC, Salem, MO.
The Mark Twain National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply.
The guest speaker at Rotary Club of Salem on Monday, Feb. 9 was Chief Joe Chase.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released its 2025 Progress Update for the Missouri Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. The update highlights the state’s significant progress in reducing nutrient pollution, improving water quality and strengthening statewide conservation efforts.
The City of Salem Board of Aldermen held its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10, during which the board settled its months long debate, settled by the city’s residents in a public survey over the course of February: What color will the new water tower be?
In recognition and celebration of Drinking Water Week, May 3-9, 2026, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Section American Water Works Association are holding a poster contest for students in the fifth grade. The department is now accepting entries, which must be po…
On March 9, 2015, Rosalee Byrd was found deceased inside her home. Authorities determined the cause of death to be homicide resulting from blunt force trauma. Since that time, investigators have pursued numerous leads and continue their efforts to identify and apprehend the individual or ind…
Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District is seeking area sponsors within its seven-county region for the 35th Annual Earth Day Poster, Trash Art and Graphic Art Contest. Sponsorships provide prizes for students placing first and second along with honorable mentions in the contest. Some 9…
With Spring Training right around the corner, I have renewed hope that spring is not far away. It has been extremely busy here in Jefferson City, and I feel we are working on some good legislation. Here are a few examples:
Jessica Ricks, Population Health Director for Dent County Health Center, was guest speaker Monday, Feb. 2 at the Salem Rotary Club. Riley Pratt, nutrition expert, gave a presentation about the Next to Rise program.
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