Rolla NewsLocal news for Rolla, MO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Experts say flood terminology mislead- June 30, 2008 Fifteen years ago, after the Midwest was swamped with what was pronounced a "100-year" or even a "500-year" flood, some folks figured they would never again see such a disaster in their lifetime.http://www.topix.net/city/rolla-mo/2008/06/experts-say-flood-terminology-mislead?fromrss=1 New law may lower textbook costs by informing professors- June 30, 2008 A new Missouri law is giving college professors information they can use to potentially lower the price their students pay for textbooks and other study materials.http://www.topix.net/city/rolla-mo/2008/06/new-law-may-lower-textbook-costs-by-informing-p... Four injured in three accidents last week- June 29, 2008 Julie A. Hollowell, 17, of Dixon received moderate injuries after flipping her 1992 Saturn on Highway BB in Maries County four miles north of Dixon Thursday, June 19.http://www.topix.net/city/rolla-mo/2008/06/four-injured-in-three-accidents-last-week?fromr... Drury University bringing the college classroom to Cuba- June 27, 2008 Drury University will be offering classes to the Cuba community beginning August 18.http://www.topix.net/city/rolla-mo/2008/06/drury-university-bringing-the-college-classroom... NVFC announces winners of National Junior Firefighter Scholarships- June 25, 2008 The National Volunteer Fire Council , in partnership with the Dunkin' Brands Community Foundation, has selected 10 outstanding junior firefighters to receive a $5,000 scholarship through the National Junior ...http://www.topix.net/city/rolla-mo/2008/06/nvfc-announces-winners-of-national-junior-firef... Flooding, fuel contributing to fewer Mo. tourists- June 23, 2008 A combination of high fuel prices and rain-soaked weather is forcing vacationers and outdoors enthusiasts to postpone or cancel trips throughout Missouri, industry observers said.http://www.topix.net/city/rolla-mo/2008/06/flooding-fuel-contributing-to-fewer-mo-tourists... Steelman Suggests Eliminating Statewide High School Map Tests- June 22, 2008 Submitted by Michael McSorley on June 21, 2008 - 12:30pm. State Treasurer Sarah Steelman, candidate for governor of Missouri, has some plans for testing in high school if she is elected governor.http://www.topix.net/city/rolla-mo/2008/06/steelman-suggests-eliminating-statewide-high-sc... What type of bike should I ride on well-maintained trails- June 20, 2008 I'd like to get a bike to ride the Katy trail. I'm nearly 60 and haven't ridden a bike in years.http://www.topix.net/city/rolla-mo/2008/06/what-type-of-bike-should-i-ride-on-well-maintai... Special Report: Flash Flooding Spreading Across Ozarks- June 18, 2008 Record rainfall is falling over much of southwest Missouri, resulting in flooding in many areas.http://www.topix.net/city/rolla-mo/2008/06/special-report-flash-flooding-spreading-across-... Missouri Officer Admits Sex Crimes During Polygraph Test- June 16, 2008 St. Louis - Leonard J. Cook passed the polygraph test to be a Rolla, Mo., city police officer.http://www.topix.net/city/rolla-mo/2008/06/missouri-officer-admits-sex-crimes-during-polyg... |