Weekday Morning Newscast: Friday, July 18

By Chris Drew

Published July 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM CDT

Hear reporting on groundbreakings yesterday for a new shelter at Victory Mission and a new bike and walking bridge over Highway 65 in Ozark, and we’ll hear about an upcoming event celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act and a merger involving Springfield based behavioral health nonprofit Brightli.

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