Thousands of Missourians continue to wait for insurance checks related to 2025 severe weather.  Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance Director Angela Nelson says over a quarter of million insurance claims were filed last year related to severe weather.  She says so far, insurance companies have paid out $2.9 billion dollars in claims, mostly for […]

Mail delivery delays affecting parts of Missouri were highlighted Thursday during a congressional hearing, as a St. Louis-area lawmaker pressed for answers and reforms. U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Mo. 1st District, told lawmakers the problem has impacted residents in his district since he took office, with delays affecting essential items. “Their mail isn’t showing up […]

As questions about data center development grow across Missouri communities, county leaders are working to get more answers. Matt Pilger spoke with the Missouri Association of Counties Executive Director Steve Hobbs about a planned summit aimed to help local leaders better understand the issue.

Kansas City’s past isn’t just history on a page; it still echoes through downtown streets, old hotels, and even the walls of Union Station. From bootleggers and jazz clubs to political power and gangland shootouts, the city’s Prohibition era reads more like a crime drama than a history lesson. On Show Me Today, we’re stepping […]

Kansas City Convention and Visitors Bureau officials say the World Cup “buzz” is getting louder. Mackenzie Wolters of Visit KC says hotel bookings have been lower than expected.  She notes, however, there’s a very positive indicator coming from short-term rentals near Arrowhead Stadium. World Cup matches begin June 16th and continue through July 11th. The event is expected to attract over 650-thousand fans and pump hundreds […]

The Missouri Conservation Commission has given initial approval to several proposed rule changes and finalized one new rule about deer hunting. Camping on public land First, free camping may soon no longer be allowed on lands managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation. During the panel’s May 29 meeting, commissioners gave first-round approval to begin […]

Missouri does not have an interim state education commissioner and technically does not have a State Board of Education president. Mary Schrag resigned as the president on Tuesday. Schrag, of southern Missouri’s West Plains, served on the board for seven years. “With new State Board members well established and more on the way, this is […]

Mexico High School college and career readiness advisor, Rebecca Moppin, joins Matt Pilger to address the futures of Missouri graduates.

Iran negotiations, college athletics, and millions in airport funding are all on the table. Matt Pilger talks with U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt.

The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo intends to “wow” the tens of thousands in attendance but also inspire the next generation of dreamers. Executive Committee member Mark Sutherland joins Cameron Conner to showcase the event details.

Changes could be coming to college athletics that impact Missouri schools and student-athletes. U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., is backing a bipartisan proposal aimed at setting new national rules for transfers, eligibility and how college sports generate revenue. Schmitt said the goal is to restore stability after years of legal challenges that have limited the […]

LifeLaunch Missouri provides valuable resources to help youth navigate critical transition years as they work toward independence. Grace Chapel, Youth and Family Liaison for Early Psychosis Care, joins Cameron Conner to outline resources for learning life skills. Transcript – Cameron Conner and Grace Chapel

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, says he is optimistic about ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Schmitt told Missourinet that there is a real opportunity for a deal, pointing to what he described as clear objectives from President Donald Trump. “He’s been clear that Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon,” Schmitt said. “That’s […]

Missouri’s Veterans Homes are ranked high nationally for care and facilities. Now, the state has supported more renovations and improvements to serve the Missourians who served our country. Missouri Veterans Commission Director Paul Kirchoff details all the work being done across the state with Ashley Byrd.

Feral hogs remain a major threat to agriculture and wildlife in southeastern Missouri, but the state is gaining ground. Jason Sumners, Missouri Conservation Department Director, told the Conservation Commission last Friday that the state and the federal USDA are making “significant” progress in the war against wild hogs. “The use of drones and helicopters continues […]

Cole County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Limbaugh has rejected a lawsuit challenging Amendment 5 – a plan to get rid of Missouri’s income tax. A retired teacher named Jill Owens filed the lawsuit against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, contending the proposed ballot measure is unconstitutional because she says it has more than one subject. […]

Missouri’s K-12 funding formula is coming up about $190 million short this year, and a few school districts Missourinet talked to say they are already feeling the strain. In northeast Missouri, Bowling Green Superintendent Nick Larson said the shortfall means his district will receive about $400,000 less. He said that will affect staffing, salaries, and […]

Missouri State University in Springfield plans to open a new alumni building this September.  This week, MSU President Richard Williams announced $10 million in private gifts for the site, to be named after former MSU President Clifton Smart III.  The 28-thousand-square-foot building will house the MSU Foundation and Alumni Association, as well as athletics development, […]

Many of Missouri’s small businesses are facing some struggles, according to a pair of National Federation of Independent Business reports. Missouri State Director Brad Jones says rising expenses, including fuel, are proving to be frustrating for the many thousands of small businesses in the state. The NFIB has the latest on economic trends and employment for this powerful sector […]

Missouri Electric Cooperatives has a clear goal: helping rural Missourians thrive. Clay Carroll, manager of member services at Callaway Electric Cooperative, joins Cameron Conner to share how a cooperative’s daily tasks make the lives of the rural customers easier.