Administration

DPS begins use of body worn cameras

January 28, 2023

Truman State University’s Department of Public Safety has begun to use body worn cameras to increase professionalism and transparency, DPS Chief Sara Seifert said.  The cameras were purchased through a federal “Small, Rural, Tribal Body-Worn […]

City

Manhunt continues into third week

August 17, 2022

READ AN UPDATE TO THE STORY: Rongey’s Body Identified UPDATED 4:54 PM 08/18/22 Jesse Rongey is suspected to have shot and dismembered Stephen Munn on Munn’s property July 5. Munn’s remains were found five days […]

Administration

Campus sees summer updates

August 17, 2022

Truman State University enacted a variety of structural and security updates throughout the summer of 2022 that impact student life on campus.  One of the largest projects was the installation of 76 security cameras across […]

Administration

University to install cameras

April 2, 2022

Truman State University has begun the process of installing 76 security cameras across campus. These cameras are meant to provide added security and crime deterrence at the University.  According to the Board of Governors, the […]

Campus

Car theft occurred on campus Monday

February 21, 2022

The Truman State University community was alerted Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. about a motor vehicle theft which occurred earlier that day.  According to Sara Seifert, chief of police with the Department of Public Safety, […]

Editorial

Our View: Use Yik Yak wisely

January 24, 2022

In the November 2021 issue of The Index, staff writer Sydney Ellison wrote about the resurrection of YikYak, a social media platform where users post anonymously. Sara Seifert, director of Truman State University’s Department of […]

Campus

Spring Break brings COVID-19 concern

March 3, 2021

On Friday, March 5, many Truman students will be on their way home for the long-awaited Spring Break. In line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s calls for staying home over break, school […]