Rolla Daily Digest Thursday, September 17, 2026
Ty's Take
The holiday threw the trash schedule sideways, storm crews are tearing up the street in front of the courthouse, and somewhere in the photo archives there's a picture of the eclipse that reminds us how small we really are. That's how things go when you're running a county seat through the winter months: the routine stuff breaks rhythm, the infrastructure demands attention, and every so often you get a moment that makes you stop and look up. Rolla's managing all three at once, which is nothing unusual for a town that's learned to juggle college calendars, forestry work, and the steady business of being the hub for half the Ozarks. Nobody's broken, nothing's broken, and the work keeps getting done. That's the thing about living here.
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Weather Alerts
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 17 at 3:56AM CDT until September 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 degrees can be expected. * WHERE...all of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses....
Phelps County Focus
Trash schedule adjusted for holiday
The City of Rolla Environmental Services Department will close on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day, shifting trash collection schedules for that week. Monday's trash will be picked up Tuesday and Tuesday's trash Wednesday. Residents can contact the department at 364-6693 or visit www.rollacity.gov...
Eclipse photos and a chilling reminder
Chet and Martha Kojo of north of Doolittle photographed last week's partial lunar eclipse and shared their images with The Weather Insider. Martha noted historical weather lore suggesting lunar eclipses bring winds, though this year's conditions were calmer than 2025, while also recalling that the...
Storm sewer improvements continue in Downtown Rolla
Downtown Rolla street closures began Monday, August 31 as the city continues storm sewer improvements along Rolla Street from Fifth Street to 11th Street. Rolla Street between 5th and 7th and 6th Street between Main and Pine will remain closed to through traffic, with detour signs directing drivers...
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