Weekday Morning Newscast: Wednesday, April 15

By Chris Drew

Published April 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT

Hear news of the reopening of the Bear Boardwalk at Dickerson Park Zoo, the latest plan for higher education funding from the Missouri Senate and we have a preview of a special feature look at a historic gem of a motel with ties to Route 66.

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Weekday Morning Newscast

Chris Drew