Weekday Morning Newscast: Thursday, February 19

By Chris Drew

Published February 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM CST

Hear reporting on a potential new municipal court building in Springfield, news of a bill in the Missouri Legislature limiting personal property tax hikes and a look at potential plans by Missouri State University to renovate McDonald Arena.

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Chris Drew