Weekday Morning Newscast: Wednesday, February 18

By Chris Drew

Published February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM CST

Hear news of overdose deaths in decline in Missouri an expansion at Citizens Memorial in Bolivar and reporting on candidate filing opening up for the August primary later this year.

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Chris Drew