Midday Report

On today's Midday Report, we look at how the Missouri Legislature started its 2026 session, how Mizzou's black enrollment went down from 2013-2023, and why putting used coffee grounds in your plant soil may not be a good idea.

In the Midday Report for Jan. 7, 2026, we have stories on the opening of the Missouri legislative session. Rounding out the newscast, chronic Wasting Disease continues to be a problem in Missouri deer, local elections in St. Joseph are coming up, and local scholarships are open for high school students seeking higher education.

The KXCV Midday Report for Jan. 6, 2026 features information about a property tax increase coming before Maryville voters this April. If approved, the measure will 'waive' the district from a state requirement, known as Proposition C, that it reimburse property owners with revenue from a state sales tax. This would essentially lead to a tax increase in the city, and would raise funds for staff salaries at the school district. Other stories turn to the state capital ahead of the 2026 legislative session, which opens this week.

On today's midday report, we discuss the recent minimum wage increase, The Northwest Foundation's fiscal year 2025, how to improve your health and stick to those New Year's Resolutions, and so many more.

On today's midday report, we discuss how local news outlets closures can transform the media landscape, how Mosaic Medical Center Hospice can help individuals deal with grief and loss during the holiday season, and so many more.

The Midday Report for December 18, 2025 features a story on southern rust, a disease that impacted the year's corn crop. We also have two updates from Kansas City, a holiday safety tip, and some events in our local region.

On today's midday report, we discuss housing in Kansas City for the world cup, chickens in backyards in Falls City, and Trenton's search for their next City Administrator. We'll also touch on addiction recovery centers and a Springfield non-profit getting funding to helping with the housing need in Springfield.

On Tuesday, December 16th, 2025's Midday Report, we discuss what's going on with Northwest's enrollment picture, Missouri Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Inductees from KXCV, redistricting in the state of Missouri, and the safety of water in Iowa. Though enrollment is down here at Northwest, numbers did grow on campus, with enrollment decline Tatum proposes more academic projects to give students more Northwest offerings.

On Monday, December 15th, 2025's Midday Report, we discuss the funding picture for Northwest Missouri State University, a new rule that limits federal loans that are made available to graduate nursing students, more on Alpha Gal Syndrome, and so many more.

On Friday, December 12th, 2025's Midday Report, we discuss Kansas City's next round of tickets for the 2026 World Cup matches, the Maryville Public Library annual author fair, and Northwest Missouri State University's recent approval of alcohol sales during sporting events.