On this episode of 'Going Public', we speak with Heather Collier, Donor Relations and Communications Manager at the Southeast Missouri Food Bank. She discusses their efforts to support communities affected by recent severe storms and tornadoes in Southeast Missouri. The food bank serves 80,000 individuals monthly across 16 counties, working with 140 partner agencies. They have conducted seven food distributions since March 14, with more planned despite challenges posed by flooding.

The budget includes 1% raises for state employees for every two years on the job up to 10 years, as well as $375 million for school transportation.

Representative Matthew Overcast (R-Ava) has five children. Three of them have Alpha Gal, an allergy transmitted from some types of ticks that makes a person allergic to many types of meat products.

With around 1.3 million Missourians currently enrolled in Medicaid, nonprofits across the state are sounding alarms, warning that proposed federal cuts could have devastating consequences for vulnerable residents who rely on the program for health care.

Property tax freeze for residents 62-plus likely to hit local education funding.

Rallying to protect union jobs and oppose efforts to privatize the U.S. Postal Service, Missouri postal workers are joining the national fight with the theme, "U.S. Mail, Not For Sale - Day of Action."

The Dexter Animal Shelter is set to receive significant improvements due to a $25,000 donation from Purina, which will help expand and enhance the shelter’s facilities.

As many executive orders restricting federal dollars are caught up in court, Missouri lawmakers aren't sure how much money they'll get from Washington.

Universities and hospitals would need to cut their budgets under proposed changes to how medical research grants are funded by the National Institutes of Health. A federal judge on Monday issued a temporary restraining order blocking the cuts in response to a lawsuit joined by 22 states, not including Missouri.

Frank’s passion for history and storytelling is well-known by KRCU listeners. They’ve listened along since 2006 as Frank shared stories from the rich history of southeast Missouri.