Ongoing Coverage:

Lukas Udstuen

Student Newscaster

Although Lukas is a Minnesota native, his passion for journalism drew him southward to the University of Missouri. He joined KBIA news in 2012, and works as a news anchor and reporter.

Lukas has also interned for Minnesota Public Radio News where he worked as a local producer with All Things Considered.In the Spring of 2012, Lukas interned for various organizations in Buenos Aires, including el Foro de Periodismo Argentino. There, he worked with other journalists to create a report examining the climate of journalism in Argentina. The report received press coverage throughout Argentina as well as in Spain.

Lukas loves traveling and learning languages. He is an avid Spanish speaker and a frequent coffee drinker.

 

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AM Newscasts
9:36 am
Wed February 27, 2013

Newscast for February 26, 2013

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

  • Live blog: Second winter storm hits Columbia
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Weather
6:00 am
Tue February 26, 2013

Live blog: Second winter storm hits Columbia

Credit Andrew Nichols / KBIA
Aimee Appel stands on College Avenue.

Follow this blog for regular updates on Columbia's second storm in two days.

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AM Newscasts
9:34 am
Mon February 25, 2013

Newscast for February 25, 2013

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

  • More snow headed to Missouri
  • Mo. House panel to consider Medicaid expansion
  • Mo. bill seeks taxes from out-of-state retailers
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AM Newscasts
10:01 am
Fri February 22, 2013

Newscast for February 22, 2013

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

  • Snow removal continues on Columbia roads
  • Missouri student success on Advanced Placement tests doubles
  • LSU-Missouri game postponed by snow
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Weather
9:46 am
Fri February 22, 2013

Snow removal continues on Columbia roads

Credit Kristofor Husted / KBIA
Traffic backs up on Broadway as people try to leave downtown Columbia Thursday afternoon.

Columbia Snow plows have been out overnight working to clear the roads for drivers. Columbia Public Works spokesperson Steve Sapp said as of Friday morning, all first and second priority routes have one lane that is plowed and passable.

“Passable does not mean that it’s clear down to pavement," Sapp said. "Passable means that it has been plowed, and at least one lane has had the top layer of snow taken off of it.”

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AM Newscasts
10:25 am
Thu February 21, 2013

Newscast for February 21, 2013

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

  • Winter storm hits mid-Missouri
  • Columbia PD reports decrease in crime since 2011
  • Plaza Explosion Timeline Raises Questions
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AM Newscasts
10:19 am
Wed February 20, 2013

Newscast for February 20, 2013

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

  • Rock Bridge dedicates new auxiliary gym, welcomes needed facilities
  • MU prepares for vote on non-tenure track faculty representation
  • Blunt addresses sequestration during MU science visit
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AM Newscasts
9:44 am
Tue February 19, 2013

Newscast for February 19, 2013

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

  • MU softens decision to move nuke engineering team
  • Study finds obesity coverage mostly negative in black newspapers
  • Boone hospital to build new cancer center
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AM Newscasts
9:12 am
Mon February 18, 2013

Newscast for February 18, 2013

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

  • Columbia airport says Frontier flights end in May
  • Study shows gun homicides up after repealed permit law
  • MU disaster center to boost mental health training
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AM Newscasts
9:34 am
Thu February 14, 2013

Newscast for February 14, 2013

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

  • Delta service ends, American begins at Columbia Regional Airport
  • Kirksville Public Schools install panic buttons after Newtown shooting
  • State offers college financial aid workshops
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