Morning Newscast for August 19, 2025

By Rebecca Smith

Published August 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM CDT

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

Trump taps Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey for FBI co-deputy director post
Columbia City Council votes in favor of a new water rate structure
Applications are now open for Columbia's Civic Academy
Lincoln University opens new year with fresh renovations

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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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