KBIA Newscast

Regional news from the KBIA newsroom, including:

• Lt Gov. Peter Kinder asks the state to lower wage minimums in Joplin recovery projects
• Missouri's solar energy industry pushes for renewable tax grantss
• Army Corp of Engineers plan ahead for 2012 floodwaters

Regional news from the KBIA newsroom, including:

• Blunt says Congress has reached a "generational moment"
• Task force recommends changes to Missouri's parole policies
  

Regional news from the KBIA newsroom, including:

• Missouri Highway Patrol enforces federal ban on cellphone use on the road
• Timothy Wolfe newest president at University of Missouri
• State auditors missing over a half million dollars in receipts

Regional news from the KBIA newsroom:

Regional news from the KBIA newsroom:

• Democrat Russ Carnahan plans to run again for Congress--but where?
• Alleged double murderer is in fair condition after gunfight with police
• Columbia public schools go through redistricting changes

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

Regional news from the KBIA newsroom, including:

• Legal attempts to  throw out Missouri congressional redistricting maps fail
• Cole County police say heroin use and drug related crimes may be up
• Kirksville announces budget proposal 

Regional news coverage from the KBIA newsroom

Regional news from the KBIA newsroom:

• A Missouri House committee recommends a joint committee to  oversee rainy day fund
• Missouri receives 5 million dollars for tornado and flood relief
• Brad Lager commits to run for Lt. Governor's office, opening the possibility of a primary challenge to Kinder

Regional news from the KBIA newsroom including:

• Judge allows suit against Nixon for withholding funds
• Search for 23rd MU president continues
• Senator McCaskill promotes legislation to raise taxes on wealthy and cut payroll taxes