Nick Gass

Newscast for May 7, 2012

Nick Gass — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:39:57 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

Missouri lawmakers negotiate the final version of the state budget.

A petition to raise the minimum wage in Missouri has reached the secretary of state.

A Missouri House committee backs legislation that would change restrictions on who may ride with permit drivers.

Newscast for May 2, 2012

Nick Gass — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:50:25 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

A Republican member of the Missouri House announces he is gay, opposes "don't say gay" legislation.
The Missouri House passes a funding plan for veterans homes.
Toughened anti-bullying legislation endorsed in the Missouri House.

"Like any other American family"

Nick Gass — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:28:42 +0000

Sue Wilson says her family is “just like any other American family,” in her words. The family of four is almost always on the go—basketball games, ballet recitals and so on. But for her two sons, Josh and Ryan, sports have opened up a world that once seemed closed to them. KBIA’s Nick Gass has this audio postcard.

Chinese program taking root at Missouri Military Academy

Ryan Famuliner and Nick Gass and Rachel Rice — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:10:13 +0000

This week, The special project “The China Connection” tells us about a program at the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico. Plus, an audio postcard that introduces you to a family that’s “like any other,” but at the same time different.

Newscast for April 25, 2012

Nick Gass — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:46:20 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

UMSL to hold an interdisciplinary conference on "consilience."

The UM System president's house needs $88,000 worth of additional repairs and renovations.

Legislation moving through the state Senate that would make cellphone companies share 911 call information.

A state Senate panel considers legislation that would make CPR a requirement for Missouri high school students.

Newscast for April 18, 2012

Nick Gass — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:36:55 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

Charles Erickson recants his previous testimony in the Ryan Ferguson trial.
Legislation that would tweak Missouri's K-12 funding formula stalls in the state Senate.
Cole County's court circuit clerk resigns after today's state audit release.

Newscast for April 11, 2012

Nick Gass — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:57:52 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

Pretrial motions end in the Ryan Ferguson case.
The Missouri House passes a bill to change the state's workers' comp system.
Some state senators balk at changing gubernatorial election rules.

Newscast for April 4, 2012

Nick Gass — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:49:06 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

Missouri's House and Senate disagree over budget cuts.
Missouri members of Congress oppose military base cuts or relocation.
A proposal limiting tanning bed usage among teens divides Missouri House members.

King, Cushing claim Columbia school board seats

Nick Gass and Elizabeth Trovall — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:32:20 +0000

Paul Cushing celebrated his victory at Flat Branch Pub and Brewing with friends and family. He picked up 21 percent of the vote, finishing second to Christine King, who led with 42 percent. Cushing said any of the candidates would have been worthy.

Newscast for March 21, 2012

Nick Gass — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:41:08 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

State Sen. Jason Crowell objects to the state's 2013 budget.
Missouri newspaper publishers could have to pay more for supplies.
The state House gives approval to legislation that would restrict lawsuits against businesses.