Afternoon Newscast for May 23, 2025

By Rebecca Smith

Published May 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM CDT

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

President approves disaster declarations for counties including Phelps, Cooper
New moms see slight improvement to mental health care but Medicaid cuts could reverse that
For Memorial Day weekend, State Highway Patrol stresses safety – on the road and water

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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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