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Afternoon Newscast for January 22, 2026

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

  • Respect MO Voters looks to rural parts of the state for petition signatures to stop politicians from blocking citizen initiatives
  • Thousands protest at Missouri Capitol for paid sick days and abortion access
  • Debates continue over when a fetus can feel pain in abortion regulations trial
  • MoDOT holds news conference ahead of winter weather
Cayli Yanagida is a news anchor with KBIA and a graduate student in the Missouri School of Journalism Master of Arts program.