Afternoon Newscast for January 23, 2025

By Rebecca Smith

Published January 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM CST

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

Members of the public expressed concerns today about possible electricity rate increase
Multiple Missouri lawmakers have introduced bills that would regulate the market for drugs derived from hemp
Missouri lawmakers hear bill to pay damages to people wrongfully imprisoned
Cole County approves pay increase for Public Works employees

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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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