Law enforcement captured Jonathan O’Dell of Warsaw, Missouri, around 5 p.m. on Sunday night. O'Dell broke out of the Rolla jail later Friday night. His federal indictment alleges he planned to shoot immigrants crossing the border illegally.

The project that has been years in the making and involved dozens of students from different disciplines is set to launch on a SpaceX rocket in February. The school hopes it’s the first of many student-run projects that make it to space.

The consensus of agricultural economists is that crop prices, especially for corn, soybeans and cotton, will go down this year. The cost of farming is also expected to go down but not as much.

A county judge has given attorneys 30 days to file final briefs after the trial which alleges Sunshine Law and civil rights violations in Edgar Springs — about 20 miles south of Rolla.

The Rolla-based company that makes chemicals used in the production of computer chips increased the size of its 10-year-old facility at the Rolla airport by 50%.

Missouri’s community colleges also lawmakers they were not affected by the Supreme Court’s decision because they did not consider race in admissions.

During the pandemic, SNAP rules were relaxed so students weren’t required to participate in state or federally funded work programs such as work-study. Those temporary pandemic rules allowed 3 million more students to qualify for food stamps, but now many are no longer eligible.

The move is in response to a drag show held at a public park last month during the Rolla Pride Celebration. Council members said the performance was sexually explicit and targeted minors.

The patented device can analyze various chemicals in people’s breath, compare them to a database, and be an initial screening for ailments including diabetes and kidney disease.

Projects whose funding was cut run the gamut, including veterinary technician programs at a few community colleges, salary increases for the Highway Patrol, removing vacant properties in St. Louis County and a handful of proposals to mediate erosion and manage stormwater.

The school is part of a nationwide effort to collect more information about what people know about nuclear waste and their thoughts about living near storage sites.

A Missouri S&T professor has received a National Science Foundation Grant to study ancient Rome’s recipe for concrete to see if a modern version can incorporate its longevity and durability.