Morning Newscast for January 15, 2026

By Rebecca Smith

Published January 15, 2026 at 9:11 AM CST

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

Hawley reverses course on Venezuela war powers resolution after Rubio assures no ground troops
Affordable Care Act premium spikes force Kansas City business owners to change plans
Continuing Coverage: Missouri trial over abortion restrictions begins, more than a year after voters overturned ban
Assistant City Manager to retire after 31 years with the city

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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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