Weekday Morning Newscast: Monday, January 12

By Chris Drew

Published January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM CST

Hear about a trial over Missouri abortion law that begins today, reporting on the new Hatch Auditorium opening at the Library Center in Springfield, news of progress on a new pediatric hospital from Cox Health and reporting on a budget and new public survey from the Greene County Commission.

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Chris Drew