Weekday Morning Newscast: Thursday, February 5

By Chris Drew

Published February 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM CST

Here news of the passing of a lioness at the Dickerson Park Zoo and a new lawsuit alleging racial discrimination at the Republic High School. we'll also hear about Missouri State’s Center for Archaeological Research as it celebrates it wraps up its 50th birthday.

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Chris Drew