Missouri lawmakers are moving to crack down on so called “claim sharks” — companies that charge veterans thousands of dollars to help file VA disability claims. The House bill would tighten who is allowed to charge for that assistance. Its sponsor, Rep. Jim Schulte, R-New Bloomfield, says federal law is clear: no one can collect […]

Last Friday’s round of tornadoes hit several Missouri communities and the state agency that oversees insurance says it’s a good reminder for residents to review their homeowners’ policies. Katy Linnenbrink is Acting Communications Director for the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI). She told Missourinet that some damage to homes might not be covered. […]

Missouri voters will get their chance to decide whether to gradually eliminate the state’s 4.7% income tax and expand sales taxes on goods and services to try and make up the difference. The state legislature has passed the proposed change to the Missouri Constitution that is a priority for Gov. Mike Kehoe. State Rep. Bishop […]

The National Weather Service so far has confirmed several tornadoes touched down in Missouri. The latest includes three additional tornadoes in Morgan County from the April 17th storms. An EF-0 tornado west-northwest of Gravois Mills damaged barns and trees, while an EF-1 north of Gravois Mills damaged homes and outbuildings. Another EF-0 tornado north of […]

Andy Reid says the team is taking it slow with Patrick Mahomes

Missouri House Democratic Leader Ashley Aune, D-Kansas City, is publicly criticizing members of her own party in the State Senate after Republicans narrowly pushed through a proposal that would eliminate the state income tax and expand sales taxes. The Missouri Senate passed House Joint Resolution 173 last week on an 18–11 vote, sending it back […]

Missouri continues to work on upgrading its nutrition standards within SNAP, the program that replaced food stamps several years ago. Marshall Griffin sat down with Department of Social Services Director Jessica Bax and DSS Welfare Fraud Chief Dana Carrington, as well as USDA Undersecretary Patrick Penn.

Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Mark James says he wasn’t sure what to expect when the anti-crime effort “Operation Relentless Pursuit” was launched a year ago. He describes the results of the first year as “phenomenal.” James tells Sue Danielson that among the 15-hundred arrests, there were more than two dozen homicide suspects.

  Missouri lawmakers are debating major changes to how our electric system works — and what that could mean for your power bill.  Matt Pilger spoke with Abby Foster, senior vice president of the Retail Energy Advancement League, about why supporters say competition could reshape Missouri’s energy future.

A Missouri House committee is considering a bill designed to keep driver’s license offices open in rural areas. The sponsor, State Sen. Sandy Crawford, R-Buffalo, described the challenge rural counties face to keep license offices open. “Our Missouri license offices operate under contracts that are awarded through a competitive bidding process,” she told the Mo. […]

Tornado sirens sounded in several Missouri communities Friday night – bringing rain, hail, flooding, heavy winds, and rotation along with them. The National Weather Service is out assessing damage as a result of possible twisters in the Kansas City area of Belton, Warren and Lincoln Counties by St. Louis, as well as the Fulton area […]

With April marking Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA Missouri is reminding drivers that even a few seconds of inattention can change lives forever. Nick Chabarria joins Show Me Today to report progress is being made when it comes to distracted driving.

The next phase of the massive $2.8 billion project to expand I-70 to six lanes across Missouri is officially underway. Marshall Griffin talked about it with Eric Kopinski, Program Director for the Improve I-70 project

A Missouri community’s effort to support fire victims, has been touched by a national Venmo payment app scam. Smithville Chamber of Commerce Director Ericka Winston tells Sue Danielson on Show Me Today what happened.

A bill nearing the finish line in the Missouri Legislature aims to protect small business owners from predatory trial attorneys who say their websites are not compliant with federal law. Alisa Nelson talks to Brad Jones, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business, who says these attorneys make a mockery of the Americans with Disabilities Act. He says they demand thousands […]

The western Missouri city of Clinton was roughed up a little by a tornado that touched down Wednesday evening. Clinton Fire Chief Mark Manuel told Missourinet that there’s not a lot of damage and no reported injuries. “There wasn’t a lot of damage,” Manuel said. “There is some minor to moderate damage to some individual […]

The Missouri Senate approved a sweeping tax overhaul early Thursday, advancing a plan that would eliminate the state’s personal income tax and replace it with a broader sales tax. The proposal would also end automatic triggers used to reduce income tax rates. State Sen. Mike Henderson, R-Desloge, voted in favor of the measure, despite calling […]

Barricades are up along several southwest Missouri roads, due to heavy rain that prompted flooding.  MoDOT Assistant SW District Engineer Cindy Dunnaway says there are three closures in Barton County and one in Polk County (as of Thursday, April 16th at 2pm).  She notes crews will inspect the pavement of the roads once the water […]

This month, coin collectors from the Midwest will gather in Missouri. April is also the month the mint releases a NEW nickel in honor of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday- there’s more to that story, so Ashley Byrd asks our coin specialist, Dave Sorrick, to tell us more.

A long‑standing student organization at the University of Missouri is facing an uncertain future, and it’s raising questions about how students are represented in state government. Matt Pilger talks with former Missouri State Representative Ted Farnen about the Associated Students of the University of Missouri and why he says its possible elimination could silence student voices across the state.