Afternoon Newscast for May 19, 2025

By Rebecca Smith

Published May 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM CDT

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

STORM MODE: Tracking severe weather on Monday in Missouri
Changes in federal agriculture policy cause concern
Despite return to ballot, abortion remains available in Mid-Missouri
Governor asks for federal emergency declaration after deadly St. Louis tornado

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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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