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 the reopening of the Bear Boardwalk at Dickerson Park Zoo, the latest plan for higher education funding from the Missouri Senate and we have a preview of a special feature look at a historic gem of a motel with ties to Route 66.
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Hear a report on the identity of a police sniper who played a part in the death of a child in a 2022 hostage standoff, as well as the story of golden retriever helping out at a local healthcare clinic and reporting on a recent controversy surrounding a Joplin city councilmember.
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Hear reporting on a strike at an ammunition plant in Kansas City and data on immigration arrests in Missouri under the Trump administration.
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Hear reporting ahead of a press conference this morning from Congressman Eric Burlison on a recent murder involving an 18-year-old suspect DHS describes as an “illegal alien." We’ll also have a bit of the story behind the Route 66 birthplace plaza going up now in downtown Springfield, and hear about a new resource for youth experiencing behavioral and mental health crisis in Springfield.
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Hear a profile of the Missouri Job Center, news of a far-reaching criminal justice bill signed into law by Gov Kehoe this week and a preview of an event tonight from Springfield's Alzheimer's Association.
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Hear reporting on a Kearney St redevelopment plan discussed at last night Springfield City Council meeting, an election turnout prediction from our Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller and reporting on a fake ticket scam the state is warning residents about.
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Hear reporting on the Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s plans for their next community leadership visit, and a number of bills that passed the Missouri house last week on everything from punishments for dui’s to a covid era inspired law regulating restrictions of church services.
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Hear news that the Chadwick Flyer Bridge is open in Ozark and Pops in the Park is returning to Springfield, and reporting on Missouri's Attorney General’s recent statements on congressional redistricting.
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Hear news of a new food pantry coming to Stone County, a volunteer opportunity with Harmony House and the 50th anniversary of Springfield’s Victim Center.