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Lawrence Martin Clark
He was a Seventh-Day Adventist Church member. He served as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force. Lawrence is survived by his devoted wife Margaret Clark; two sons: James Clark with his wife Lori of Gilbert, Arizona; Victor Clark with his wife Lisa of Jefferson City; two daughters: Melissa Krise with her husband Chris of Port Charlotte, Florida; Ronna Buttram with her husband Don of Springfield, and others.
Brumley man airlifted with serious injuries after Highway 42 rollover crash
A Brumley man was seriously injured after a crash Friday morning in Maries County. The crash happened on Highway 42, eight miles west of Vienna at 11:45 am, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The report stated that Charles Landreth, 59, was driving a 1998 Dodge...
Woman allegedly poisoned husband's Mountain Dew with weed killer
LACLEDE COUNTY, Mo. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman for allegedly spiking her husband's drinks with weed killer. According to the Laclede County Sheriff, 47-year-old Michelle Y. Peters, 47, of Lebanon, Missouri, has been charged with first-degree Domestic Assault and Armed Criminal Action. She is accused of secretly...
A reminder for wildfire prevention by celebrating Smokey’s 80th (LISTEN)
To celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday, the USDA Forest Service is providing a year-long celebration. The Mark Twain National Forest will have displayed artwork of the original cartoon drawings of Smokey Bear through July 12th. The event will also focus on Forest Service staff, educational content, commemorative memorabilia, and special appearances by the legendary bear.
Miller County man seriously injured in rollover crash west of Vienna
A Miller County man is seriously injured in a rollover crash in Maries County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Charles Landreth, 59, of Brumley, was driving a pickup truck on Highway 42, about eight miles west of Vienna, Friday morning, when ran off the side of the road and overcorrected, causing the truck to overturn.
Michael Hunter “Tommy” Henson
Funeral service for Michael Hunter “Tommy” Henson will be at 11 a.m. July 3, 2024, in the Memorial Chapel of Richland. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery of Richland. Mr. Henson died June 29, 2024, in Richland at the age of 79 years.
Missouri woman accused of spiking husband's Mountain Dew with weed killer and insecticide
A Missouri woman accused of spiking her husband’s Mountain Dew with Roundup weed killer and insecticide repeatedly to be “mean” to him has been charged with multiple felonies, authorities said. Michelle Y. Peters, 47, of Lebanon, is accused of secretly putting Roundup in the 2-liter bottles of...
OPINION: Rolla City Council's proposed licensing requirement for shelters threatens critical services
The Rolla City Council is considering a new licensing requirement for shelters that, if passed, will have significant repercussions for our community. The proposal includes a stipulation that shelters cannot be located within 750 feet of any school, park, or daycare and cites concerns about the ability to verify if individuals using the shelters are sex offenders.
Rosemary L. Hooker
Funeral service for Rosemary Louise Hooker will be at 11 a.m. July 3, 2024, in the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home Chapel, Vienna. Mrs. Hooker was born October 16, 1937, to Ferdinand and Mary (Mallioux) Hoelscher. She married Jeff Donald Hooker on September 7, 1957. Mrs. Hooker died June 29, 2024, in...
Section of Elm Street will be closed Tuesday for maintenance
A contractor will perform maintenance on Elm Street between Bishop and 12th sreets from noon until 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 2. The Rolla Public Works Department requests that you move all parked vehicles from the roadway during this time.
Missouri S&T professor receives Champion of Nursing Award
Dr. Daniel B. Oerther, an environmental health engineering professor at Missouri S&T, has been awarded the Champion of Nursing Award from the American Nurses Association (ANA). “It is a true honor to collaborate with outstanding members of the nursing profession and receive this recognition from ANA,” Oerther says. “When nurses...
Suspect being sought in knife attack
Lebanon Police are searching for a suspect in a knife attack that happened late Thursday night in Lebanon. Police and Emergency Medical Services responded to a motel on West Elm where they found a 24 year old woman with knife cuts to her face. The suspect in the assault is a 37 year old woman who was last seen in the area of Fowler Drive in Lebanon, wearing a white sports bra, shorts and cowboy boots. The victim’s injuries were described as minor in nature, and she was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The knife that was used in the assault was recovered at the scene.
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