Afternoon Newscast for February 2, 2026

By Rebecca Smith

Published February 2, 2026 at 4:48 PM CST

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

Missouri bill to address antisemitism in schools raises concerns over free speech
The University of Missouri prepares to launch Show-Me AI program
More than 100 march in Jefferson City to protest federal immigration enforcement
Missouri Attorney General sues to redo 2020 census to exclude immigrants without legal status

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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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