Rolla Daily Digest Sunday, July 19, 2026
Ty's Take
Kids Safety Day out at the fairgrounds is the kind of thing that doesn't make the news until something goes wrong—and when it does, folks wish they'd paid closer attention. The county runs these events because experience teaches that a child who knows what to do when a stranger approaches, or how to get out of a car fire, or where to find help when lost in the woods south of here, is a child who walks away from the moment that matters. It's easy to skip it, easier still to think your kid already knows all this. But every parent in Phelps County who's ever held their breath waiting for a lost hiker to be found knows better than that.
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Weather Alerts
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 1:26AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Heat index values between 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher humidity levels combi...
Phelps County Focus
Rolla hosted its 11th annual Kids Safety Day on Saturday at Lions Club Park, drawing families to learn about child safety in their community. The event featured interactive demonstrations and resources aimed at teaching young people and parents about staying safe.
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