Midday Report

On the Midday Report for Monday June 15th, we discuss an initiative in Iowa to raise awareness of rural issues as midterm elections approach, a controversial livestock provision could become part of the next Farm Bill, the Rural Immersion program hosted by MU Extension, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Friday June 12th, we discuss Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville partnering with Healium, a biofeedback technology company, Kansas is ranked fifth in the nation for children's economic well-being, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Thursday June 11th, we discuss several rounds of storms that moved through northwest and north-central Missouri, small and mid-size farmers are facing hardships, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Wednesday June 10th, we discuss a research initiative designed to measure the health impacts of environmental toxin exposure, the largest distributor of kratom in Missouri is suspending all Missouri sales, the University of Missouri Extension's 100 Miles, 100 Days challenge, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Tuesday June 9th, we discuss the debate of AI data centers in the area, Missouri income tax and roadwork in Northwest Missouri, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Monday June 8th, we discuss the educational bills in the Missouri Legislature and what led them to not crossing the finish line, a parasitic fly that has the potential to impact U.S. ranching operations, the unlikely relationship between Connecticut Democratic Senator Christ Murphy and Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Friday June 5th, we discuss the "Zou to You" tour, Missouri's working group that is preparing a response for a parasitic blowfly, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has completed its annual school bus inspection program, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Thursday June 4th, we discuss an investigation into a Chillicothe man on second degree rape involving a juvenile, Missouri's new budget eliminates two million dollars in state funding for Double Up Food Bucks, Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph , and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Wednesday June 3rd, we discuss Governor Mike Kehoe's tax plan from the August ballot, members of Beta Zeta will sponsor the Lilian DesMarias Youth Library's Sharing Shelf throughout the month of June, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Tuesday June 2nd, we discuss a new way to report human trafficking, new regulations to ease Deer hunting on public land, healthcare funding thought the perspective of a healthcare worker, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Monday June 1st, we discuss Route FF closure for long-term drainage and resurfacing improvements, the Master Gardner Conference is open to the public for the first time, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Friday May 29th, we discuss two missing juveniles that have been safely recovered in New Mexico, Missouri 4H has provided over 250,000 meals to families in need, research into a plant to combat growing drought concerns, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Thursday May 28th, we discuss extreme temps causing Missouri residents to seek mental health treatment, high gas prices creating a chain of unaffordability, the debate over Amendment 3, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Wednesday May 27th, we discuss conservation groups that are warning of how federal cuts can affect outdoor activities, the St. Joseph Public Library is offering a summer reading program, tick bites are on the rise, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Tuesday May 26th, we discuss a movement that could completely change how farming looks, licensed professionals in Kansas City, Missouri, will again be able to perform "conversion therapy" on minors, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Monday May 25th, we discuss a Community Gardening Toolkit by the University of Missouri extension, state funding has made Dolly Parton's Imagination Library uncertain for new Missouri children, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Friday May 22nd, we discuss a meeting held by Nodaway Says No on how to oppose a proposed data center, Brownsville Concert Series is welcoming an award-winning vocalist, the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Thursday May 21st, we discuss an invasive worm that experts are calling "jumping worms", Mosaic Medical Center in Albany being recognized as one of the top 20 critical access hospitals in the nation, Northwest Missouri State University has announced its next vice president of student affairs, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Wednesday May 20th, we discuss the National Land and Range Judging Contest has attracted more than 700 students from across the country, a grant to help launch a new school farm and animal science classroom in the Golden City R-III School District, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Tuesday May 19th, we discuss extreme weather in Northwestern Missouri, People not Politicians urge the Secretary of State to make a decision on the referendum of a 2025 congressional map, the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art is unveiling two new exhibitions, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Monday May 18th, we discuss storms that affected Northern Missouri as well as forecasted severe weather, E15 year-round sales have been approved, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Friday May 15th, we discuss this week in Nodaway County history, "critically high" nitrate levels in Iowa drinking water, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Tuesday May 12th, we discuss 816LIVE!s 2026-2027 season of live performances, a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mosaic Medical Center- Maryville, seasonal crop investments, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Monday May 11th, we discuss how the number of raids by federal agents have raised sharply under the current presidency, the Rotary Club of Maryville is inviting the community to the Rotary 3rd Annual Blooming Peony tour, and so much more!

In today's midday report, we talk about a serious crash involving several juveniles in Harrison County, Missouri. Also, we talk about maternity care in southern Missouri's Bootheel region and how UnitedHealthcare and its partners are investing $250,000 to improve it, and finally, a feature on community-supported agriculture.

In today's midday report, we talk about some legislation proposed by Respect Missouri Voters, A recently farm bill that was passed, the impact on new Medicaid rules on dialysis patients in rural areas, the latest MU Extension study on disaster relief, and a new block grant program.

On the Midday Report for Thursday April 30th, we discuss a car accident that seriously injured one involved, Maryville City Council heard community members who expressed concern over the potential AI data center coming to town, edible flowers, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Wednesday April 29th, we discuss how Missouri may join the many states that supports ending twice a year clock changing from daylight saving time, Mike Kehoe's plan aimed at eliminating the state’s income tax, a southwest Iowa veteran sharing his unique collection with the Clarinda community and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Tuesday, April 28th, we discuss two Missouri prisons sustained storm damage, a proposal to pause solar energy development, the World Cup coming to KC, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Monday, April 27th, we discuss Governor Mike Kehoe banning hemp-derived THC products in Missouri, the St Joseph Public Library 9 week leadership course, the third annual Missouri Agricultural Hall of Fame ceremony and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Friday, April 24th, we discuss Stanberry R-II Board of Education election, how bird populations are declining at a faster pace in some areas, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Thursday, April 23rd, we discuss severe weather that is expected in the region, President Donald Trump reclassifies medical marijuana, the FIFA World Cup on its way to Kansas City, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Wednesday, April 22nd, we discuss the impact of climate change on farms and ranches in central United States, an Olympic Gold Medalist presenting at Northwest Missouri State in honor of Mental Health Month and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Tuesday, April 21st, we discuss a homicide investigation north of Skidmore, Missouri Century Farm applications, a pickleball project at Beal Park, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Monday, April 20th, we discuss Maryville Parks and Recreation's masterplan for Beal Park, the Missouri House bill to allow Missourians to get designations connected to their driver’s license or plates, the Trump Administration’s budget cuts of almost 5 billion dollars from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Friday, April 17th, we discuss the Bearcat Steppers bringing home a national championship for the second time in a row, a high-risk warrant operation that led to multiple individuals being taken into custody, Missouri's potential elimination of income taxes, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Thursday, April 16th, we discuss Missouri Senate passing a proposed constitutional amendment, a scam involving fake drug trafficking accusations, and employment rates in Missouri, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Wednesday, April 15th, we discuss Nebraska lawmakers considering a bill for Nebraska families who need child care, Missouri’s security efforts in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Missouri Prescribed Fire Council's “Log Your Burn” tool and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Tuesday, April 14th, we discuss a Joplin police sniper who killed a two-year-old girl just became a Missouri state trooper, tiny homes in rural Missouri, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Monday, April 13th, we discuss how changes to the H-2A visa program for guest workers has caught fire from groups across the political spectrum, St. Joseph performing arts group's final three concerts to wrap up their season and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Thursday, April 9th, we discuss an adult education bill that was passed, the potential of Missourians' utility rates including the cost of building nuclear power plants, and so much more.

On the Midday Report for Wednesday, April 8th, we discuss a wide-reaching criminal justice bill that was signed into law, election results for Nodaway, Atchison, St. Joseph, Buchanan, and Maryville, and the Missouri State Fair youth scholarship winners.

On the Midday Report for Tuesday, April 7th, we discuss the local election, a deposit fee for the World Cup this summer, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Monday, April 6th, we discuss AARP Iowa's educational tour to help Iowans with fraud safety, the Missouri House legislation that allows churches to stay open in the case of a pandemic, Missouri's youth spring turkey season reaching a major milestone and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Friday, April 3rd, we discuss how most sports wagering is on men's sports, scammers may find it more challenging to get through to Missourians over the phone, the local April 7th election, and so much more!

On the Midday Report for Thursday, April 2nd, we discuss Sam Graves announcing his retirement, the strange weather Spring has brought with, and so much more!