Weekday Morning Newscast: Friday, October 9

By Chris Drew

Published October 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT

Hear news of Missouri state University's response to a staff person being detained by ICE this week, a preview of West Plains' Ozarks Heritage Festival and state reporting on the future of nuclear power in Missouri.

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