Weekday Morning Newscast: Friday, January 16

By Chris Drew

Published January 16, 2026 at 9:12 AM CST

Hear news of a recent grant to improve safety on South Campbell Avenue in Springfield, updates on the Chadwick Flyer trail in Ozark, news of maned wolf pups born at Dickerson Park Zoo and reporting on Democrat filibusters this week in the Missouri Senate.

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Chris Drew