Weekday Morning Newscast: Friday, April 17

By Chris Drew

Published April 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT

Hear reporting on a planned investment in water infrastructure in Nixa, new relaxed rules for tattooed blood donors and a feature look at Boris the therapy cat and the joy he is bringing to the Missouri State campus.

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Chris Drew