Weekday Morning Newscast: Thursday, August 28

By Chris Drew

Published August 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM CDT

Hear reporting from the unveiling of a new Springfield Greene County African American Heritage Trail marker honoring Milly Sawyers, reporting on a unique effort to help butterflies in Missouri and news of an effort to change how sales tax is paid on vehicle purchases.

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Chris Drew