Afternoon Newscast for August 21, 2023

By Rebecca Smith

Published August 21, 2023 at 6:04 PM CDT

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

Forecast: Excessive heat continues, little rain chances
FY24 budget issues expected to dominate Monday council meeting
First elementary STEM academy opens in Jefferson City School District
Former respiratory therapist in Missouri sentenced in connection with patient deaths

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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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