BNSF Railway provided formal notice to the City of Rolla, dated Dec. 10, of their intent to remove the old wooden railroad ...

Mark Batterson tells this fascinating story about Queen Victoria in his fine book, “Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You ...

The Missouri legislature made history Wednesday as Republicans elected the first Asian-American speaker of the House and the ...

About the time this edition of the FOCUS hits your doorstep (or inbox) we, as a nation, will be paying our final respects to former President Jimmy Carter. President Carter’s ...

Aneqo Makil Kaleialoha Collins was the first baby born at Phelps Health in Rolla in 2025, arriving at 11:19 p.m. Jan. 1.

Rolla could become Missouri’s first “Sanctuary City of the Unborn,” if the city leaders can figure out what that means and ...

Less than a month after a state constitutional amendment legalizing abortion went into effect, a national movement to ...

One of Rolla’s long-serving family medicine doctors is retiring. After serving patients in the area for 43 years, Mercy’s Dr.

With races in five of the six Rolla City Council wards, a second three-way race has now developed. On Dec. 31, the final day of filing, Shele Barrack joined August Rolufs in challenging incumbent Josh ...

The legislature began designating official emblems and symbols in 1957, recognizing the state flag and seal already in use ...

More than eight years of planning, fundraising and renovations will bring a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for ...

The Rolla High boys’ and girls’ wrestling team each finished second in a large field at the annual Kinloch Classic, held last ...