Afternoon Newscast for July 24, 2025

By Rebecca Smith

Published July 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM CDT

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

Food insecurity is increasing in Missouri
SNAP-Ed, a federal health education program that employs more than 200 Missourians has been defunded
Missouri extends coach Eli Drinkwitz through 2029 following back-to-back 10-win seasons
Health Department ends free in-school flu shot program amid budget cuts

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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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