Afternoon Newscast for December 16, 2021

By Rebecca Smith

Published December 16, 2021 at 9:02 PM CST

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Here's a roundup of regional headlines from the KBIA newsroom:

Strong wind gusts cause damage in Boone County
Columbia city officials in early discussions for Google Fiber internet
Bankers say the rural economy remains strong in 10 states
Missouri State University officials in Springfield consider COVID precautions for upcoming Spring semester

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Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith is an award-winning reporter and producer for the KBIA Health & Wealth Desk. Born and raised outside of Rolla, Missouri, she has a passion for diving into often overlooked issues that affect the rural populations of her state – especially stories that broaden people’s perception of “rural” life.

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