Weekday Morning Newscast: Wednesday, January 7

By Chris Drew

Published January 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM CST

Hear reporting from a public listening session on funding a potential convention and event center in Springfield, a new community engagement tool from the Springfield Police Department and news of rising flu cases impacting donor rates at the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks.

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Weekday Morning Newscast

Chris Drew