Weekday Morning Newscast
Weekday Mornings
KSMU Morning Edition Host/Reporter Chris Drew brings you the latest local and regional news Monday through Friday.
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Hear news of Missouri state University's response to a staff person being detained by ICE this week, a preview of West Plains' Ozarks Heritage Festival and state reporting on the future of nuclear power in Missouri.
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Hear reporting about lawsuits stemming from data center development across the Ozarks, news of the what the Community Focus Report has to say about the arts in our region and a look at the Springfield Public Schools' process for developing a facilities master plan.
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Hear news on the last day to register to vote in Missouri, we'll hear about a candidates' forum in Springfield tomorrow, news of a rebrand for Springfield Minor League Baseball team and State plans for new Medicaid work requirements.
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Hear about proposals from the City of Springfield for next steps in handling the issue of data centers and new regulations approved this week in Ozark. We'll also have reporting on the latest effort to block access to Lindenlure in Christian County.
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We'll hear reporting on the Community Focus Report and what it says about Springfield's successes and challenges over the last year, we'll also hear about Missouri State's State of the University address and the Route 66 Centennial Celebration ART Quilty Project.
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Hear reporting on the Greene County Commission's State of the County address, a preview of the Celebrate Springfield event this weekend, we'll have a look at Amendment 6, which will be on the ballot in Missouri this November and an update on Missouri State Bears men's soccer's so far undefeated season.
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Hear details on running in April's election for potential candidates for Springfield City Council, a conversation with local author David Hammons about his new book "Artificial Truth," and reporting on a new healthcare center for seniors in Springfield.
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Hear reporting on condemnations from the LGBTQ+ community on a recent attack in Springfield, news of Good Neighbor Week and how being a good neighbor has changed over time and we'll have reporting on Gov. Kehoe's reflections on the time and energy spent fighting over Missouri's Congressional District maps.
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Hear reporting on former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's resignation from the FBI, news of Good Neighbor Week, a new activities center at Republic's High School and a look ahead to Missouri State University's Public Affairs Conference this week.
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Hear reporting on the legal fight over Missouri's congressional maps, new public art pieces from Sculpture Walk Springfield, infrastructure plans foe East Bennet in Springfield and a major grant for Joplin's Fire Department.