Morning Newscast for August 13, 2025

By Rebecca Smith

Published August 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM CDT

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

Missouri State Board of Education votes to close 12 schools for disabled students
Missouri Supreme Court keeps abortions available after rejecting attorney general's request
National civil rights leader says Trump administration has caused trauma for Latino families
Student scores on Missouri’s standardized test remain below pre-pandemic levels

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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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