Due to unseasonably high temperatures, members of Intercounty Electric have been asked to safely conserve electricity as the three-tiered system of electric cooperatives continues to do everything possible to meet members’ energy needs.
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Salem man killed in head-on collision
A Salem man was killed in a head-on collision on Wednesday, June 8, according to a report by Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The accident occurred on Highway 72, one-half mile east of Rolla.
Missouri S&T ranked a top five university for engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology is ranked fifth in the nation for students interested in engineering and is ranked first in Missouri, according to Money’s “Best Colleges for Engineering Majors.”
Hengartner named Senior Companion of Month
Ruth Hengartner of Rolla was named Senior Companion of the Month for the month of June.
Jason Smith recognizes finalist for 2022 Congressional Art Competition

On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Congressman Jason Smith held a reception to recognize the young artists of Missouri’s Eighth District who placed in the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. Fifteen high school students from across the district made it to the final round and were honored at the reception.