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PM Newscasts
6:10 pm
Thu February 2, 2012

Newscast for February 2, 2012

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A Thursday morning fire in Boonville has destroyed two businesses operated by a program that helps people with disabilities
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Regional news from the KBIA newsroom, including:

  • Fire destroys Boonville's Unlimited Opportunities businesses
  • Food bank's Buddy Pack program faces cuts, elimination
  • Curators discuss proposed budget cut outcomes
Agriculture
5:45 pm
Thu February 2, 2012

Food bank's Buddy Pack program faces cuts, elimination

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Kids play on a playground. The Buddy Pack program sends kids in 32 Missouri counties home with a backpack of nutritious food each weekend, but the program is facing the challenges of rising food and fuel costs.
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The Buddy Pack program at the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is in trouble.

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PM Newscasts
6:00 pm
Thu December 1, 2011

Newscast for December 1, 2011

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Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

  • The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri adds "virtual grocery store" to its website.
  • Columbia remembers HIV victims with World AIDS Day
  • True/False Film Festival Receives $20,000 Grant from Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
  • First day for pre-filing legislative session bills in Missouri