Afternoon Newscast for May 26, 2025

By Rebecca Smith

Published May 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM CDT

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

Waiver allows Missouri pharmacists to give meds without prescriptions after storms
Missouri National Guard to assist St. Louis in tornado recovery
Kehoe asks Trump to approve federal aid for St. Louis-area tornado victims
Trump’s executive order to reduce drug prices likely falls short

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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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