Rolla Daily Brief: Council Actions, Fire Response, Weekend Events
Rolla daily brief
A clear, seasonable Saturday in Rolla comes with a full slate of city decisions, public safety updates, help for veterans, and plenty to do around town.citeturn1search12turn2view0
Council moves airport upgrades, rezoning forward
The Rolla City Council this week approved two contracts that move long-planned runway and taxiway work at Rolla National Airport closer to construction.citeturn3view0
One agreement covers redesigned plans and rebidding for a taxiway project, while a second contract funds design work for rehabilitation of runway 13/31, helped by roughly $2.5 million in federal discretionary money.citeturn3view0
Council members also signed off on rezoning property in the 800 block of Lanning Lane to allow a planned dance studio, adjusted the current budget ahead of the annual audit, and continued a discussion on possible changes to the mayor’s salary.citeturn3view0turn0search4
Crews battle early-morning house fire near Newburg
Fire departments from Doolittle and Rolla answered multiple 911 calls around 6 a.m. Thursday for a two-story home on fire near Poncho’s Garage along Highway T outside Newburg.citeturn2view0
Callers reported heavy flames visible from the structure when crews arrived. Officials had not released full details on damage or injuries as of Saturday, but the response drew units from across the rural district.citeturn2view0
Rolla man charged in meth and fentanyl case
A Rolla man has been charged in Phelps County Circuit Court after officers say they found methamphetamine and fentanyl during an arrest at the end of January.citeturn4view0
Court documents say an officer responded to a trespassing complaint on January 31 involving Dennis B. Geren Jr., born in 1975, who had previously been barred from the property.citeturn4view0
During booking, police reported seizing a bag with about 19.6 grams of a crystal substance, dozens of multicolored capsules, pipes, syringes, small baggies and a scale, with field tests indicating methamphetamine and fentanyl. Geren faces two felony counts and is being held on a $250,000 bond; the charges are accusations, not proof of guilt.citeturn4view0
Free legal clinic coming for local veterans
State Sen. Justin Brown is urging veterans in Phelps County and nearby communities to sign up for a free “Tigers for Troops” legal clinic scheduled Thursday, February 12, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rolla.citeturn1search6
The event, organized through the University of Missouri’s Veterans Clinic, will offer one-on-one help with VA disability claims, discharge upgrades and health care eligibility. Advance registration is required to reserve an appointment.citeturn1search6
Weekend: scouts, sweets and downtown fun
Rolla’s weekend calendar is busy, with Missouri S&T hosting Merit Badge University for visiting Scouts and leaders on campus Saturday.citeturn1search4
Downtown, businesses are leaning into February fun, from a Galentine’s celebration at Benton Square to an “Ice Cream for Breakfast” promotion on North Pine, along with live music and scavenger-hunt style date-night activities.citeturn1search4turn1search5
Sources
- https://www.phelpscountyfocus.com/news/article_ffe32742-10b5-5837-838c-dbc83e1bf639.html
- https://www.phelpscountyfocus.com/news/article_7bac3aa6-d4c9-5f88-b932-ee602fd0f76b.html
- https://www.phelpscountyfocus.com/news/local/
- https://senate.mo.gov/Media/NewsDetails/2110
- https://allevents.in/rolla/this-weekend
- https://www.rollacity.org/departments/public_works/capital_improvement.php
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