Steelmaking is among the most energy- and carbon-dioxide-intensive process in manufacturing. U.S. steel producers are challenged by narrow profit margins due to the cost of raw materials and associated energy costs. But researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology could soon help the steel industry overcome those challenges.
Phelps County News
Phelps Health tightens visitor policy due to COVID-19
Due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Phelps County, Phelps Health announced on Wednesday, August 19 it would be changing its visitor policy to protect patients and staff. The facility is suspending all visitors at its locations until further notice, with some exceptions.
Phelps Health receives Mission: Lifeline Gold Receiving Quality Achievement award
Phelps Health has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
Phelps County sees big spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases
The Phelps/Maries Health Department reported 44 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last week, with the total number of cases jumping from 98 on August 10 to 142 confirmed cases on August 17.
Injuries reported in suspected DWI crash
Areas of St. James were without power Saturday morning after a Cuba man was seriously injured in a suspected DWI crash on State Route DD. According to online reports from Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred one mile east of St. James on State Route DD.