Rolla Daily Digest Thursday, August 13, 2026
Ty's Take
Elm Street's going to be torn up for a few days while they get the utilities sorted, which is never fun downtown but it's the kind of work that keeps a town running straight instead of sideways. Meanwhile Ranney Run's hitting ten years, and if you've never made that float trip south of here on a September afternoon when the water's still warm and the maples are starting to think about turning, you're missing something that's kept people coming back to these Ozarks streams for a hundred years. Both are reminders that Rolla's got to keep its bones strong while its soul stays out on the water.
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Weather Alerts
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 13 at 2:46AM CDT until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high ...
Phelps County Focus
Elm Street to be closed for utility work
The City of Rolla will close Elm Street between Highway 72 and Newman Road on Friday, August 14, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for utility work. Motorists should use alternate routes during this time and watch for work crews as the street will reopen once repairs are complete.
Ranney Run to celebrate 10th anniversary on Sept. 19
Rolla will host the 10th annual Ranney Run on Saturday, September 19, at Veterans Memorial Park, featuring a 5K race, dog show, silent auction, and a fashion show theme. All proceeds benefit construction of the new Rolla Animal Shelter on Lions Club Drive, and the event honors the memory of Drs....
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