Weekday Morning Newscast: Thursday, October 23

By Chris Drew

Published October 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM CDT

Hear reporting on state regulator plans to look at programs helping citizens pay their energy bills, potential new state rules allowing curbside service at marijuana dispensaries and a program by the Missouri Department of Conservation teaching the public about bats.

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Chris Drew