A U.S. Senate committee is examining the effects on children who spend hours with their eyes glued to smartphones, tablets, and other devices. During a hearing Thursday before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Jeremy Horvath, CEO of educational company LME Global, told Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, that online advertising aimed at kids is more […]

Flu hospitalizations in Missouri are still running high, and doctors say this season is hitting harder than usual. In an update on Thursday, MU Health Care’s Dr. Amruta Padhye said one reason is that we’re dealing with a different strain of influenza this year. “It’s called K clade of H3 N 2, and it’s something […]

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer visited Jefferson City on Wednesday for the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast and a visit to the Capitol. She told Missourinet that the trip gave her a chance to connect with lawmakers and share St. Louis’ priorities for the new legislative session. “Right now, we’re really posturing to ensure we’re protective of […]

Big changes are coming to one of mid-Missouri’s most recognized colleges. Columbia College has announced its next president, Dr. Toby Arquette. He says his leadership style will center on radical transparency and preparing students for a rapidly changing world. Show Me Today’s Matt Pilger sat down with Arquette to talk about his vision for affordability, technology, and […]

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John Hayes of Lake Ozark didn’t just earn the rank of Eagle Scout, he earned every merit badge offered by Scouting America. A feat fewer than 650 Scouts nationwide have achieved in more than a century. From STEM programs to community service, camping adventures to flying lessons, Hayes has turned a childhood pastime into an extraordinary […]

Before marijuana use and sales were legal in Missouri, there were plenty of both going on. Now the state has a say in how small growers do their business. Lesley Turek of the state health department explains what a microbusiness is and why it matters to marijuana sales in Missouri.

A wide-ranging elections bill would restore Missouri’s presidential primary and lengthen the time that voters can cast an absentee ballot in-person without and excuse. It’s sponsored by State Rep. Peggy McGaugh, R-Carroll County. McGaugh, a former county clerk, described the decision to replace the primary with party caucuses a few years ago as a mistake. […]

Students in Missouri schools get report cards — and soon, school districts will too. Governor Mike Kehoe said he’s signed a new executive order that will require every district in the state to receive a letter grade. “The real test of Missouri’s education system should be whether students are learning whether they can read, write […]

A new Missouri law aims to help schools better prepare for health emergencies. Alisa Nelson talks to St. Joseph Representative Brenda Shields, who led the effort to require “Stop the Bleed” kits in the state’s K-12 public schools.  

A Missouri economic development group says 2025 was a strong year.   Allen Dillingham of the Missouri Technology Corporation says they invested millions of dollars to help small businesses get started or expand.  He says those projects, scattered throughout the state, have created 8,000 jobs. The M-T-C has also just been awarded $33 million in federal funds […]

Nolan Arenado closed his chapter in St. Louis with a heartfelt farewell, posting a lengthy message on Instagram thanking the Cardinals organization, his teammates, and the fans who embraced him during his five seasons in red. The All-Star third baseman reflected on relationships, memories, and the city that became home for his family. “I want […]

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, is changing his vote on a measure to invoke the War Powers Act following military action against Venezuela. Last week, Hawley and four other Republicans joined Democrats in voting “yes” on the resolution, which would bar any further military action against Venezuela without the authorization of Congress. But multiple national […]

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is giving schools some guidance on how to handle Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. Kelli Jones, Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services (DESE), told Missourinet that technology changes how you teach and what you teach—and you can’t be afraid of it. “Our Office of College and Career Readiness […]

The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is taking aim at three items often found in convenience stores and other businesses across the state. Alisa Nelson chats with Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, who says her office is ramping up efforts to fight against video lottery machines, illegal hemp sales, and Bitcoin companies. 

Confirmation in November of rabies in a dog in southwest Missouri’s McDonald County has state health leaders reminding the public that the virus remains a threat to pets and their owners. Marshall Griffin talks with Molly Baker, lead zoonotic disease epidemiologist with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

A different kind of test is happening in Missouri schools, and it’s not about math or reading. It’s about what’s in the wastewater. The state has launched a pilot program to check for signs of fentanyl and other drugs. Show Me Today’s Matt Pilger spoke with Mike O’Connell from the Missouri Department of Public Safety about what this testing could reveal […]

  Gov. Mike Kehoe’s State of the State address is sparking sharp debate at the Capitol. Kehoe wants to eliminate Missouri’s income tax, saying it would leave more money in Missourians’ pockets. But House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, D-Kansas City, calls that misleading, saying the governor is trying to deceive Missourians into thinking this is […]

Gov. Mike Kehoe said he is building “A Foundation For Growth” in Missouri. During his State of the State Address on Tuesday, he told the state legislature he’s energized by the work still ahead. “Because today isn’t just about reflecting on where we’ve been over the last year—it’s about recommitting ourselves to where we’re going,” […]

Gov. Mike Kehoe is set to give his State of the State Address on January 13 at 3 p.m. in the Missouri House of Representatives. He will be addressing members of the Missouri House and Senate. The governor will share his legislative priorities and state budget proposal with the legislature. Gov. Kehoe’s address is below. […]