The coldest air of the season so far is on its way to Missouri. A cold front is expected to arrive Saturday and move southward across the state. Alex Elmore, Senior Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in St. Louis, said how cold it gets will depend on which side of I-70 you live on. […]

“It wasn’t me. AI technology did it” is the legal argument that a Missouri lawmaker wants to avoid. Alisa Nelson talks to St. Charles State Representative Scott Miller, who has pre–filed a bill to make clear that artificial intelligence is not human. It may sound like something out of a science fiction movie or book, […]

Public transit is not only for large or mid-sized cities, but also for Missouri’s rural areas. Funding for these services is in jeopardy. Marshall Griffin spoke with Dorothy Yeager, Executive Director of OATS Transit, based in Columbia.

In the wake of the devastating May 16 tornadoes, communities across Missouri are grappling with emotional and psychological aftershocks. Thanks to the Show Me Hope Crisis Counseling Program, survivors now have access to vital mental health resources designed to restore hope and resilience. At the forefront of this effort is Rebeccah L. Bennett, Founder of InPower Institute, whose […]

U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. 5th District, is calling on veterinary schools nationwide to address allegations of systemic abuse impacting students. He told Missourinet that many vet schools are using students as cheap labor. “We believe that that some of them are being exploited,” he said. “The result is this is, you know, my little […]

Missouri State is losing head coach Ryan Beard after just one season in Conference USA. Beard is leaving for Coastal Carolina following a 7–5 debut that earned the Bears a bowl berth in their first year at the FBS level. He will not coach the team in next week’s Xbox Bowl in Texas. Thursday night, […]

Missouri isn’t just known for corn and soybeans—it’s also a powerhouse in turkey production. In fact, the Show-Me State ranks fifth in the nation, producing nearly eight percent of America’s turkeys and supporting about 15,000 jobs. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Blake Rollins, Executive Vice President of the Poultry Federation, about how […]

Nixa’s Cantwell First OL for National Football Player of the Year

Beyond the holiday lights and legends, there are plenty of events and stories in the night sky. Our regular guest, astronomer Paul Temple of Central Methodist University, explains how to find meteor showers, special constellations, and how the wise men of the Christmas story were skywatchers like him.

Show-Me Hope is Missouri’s crisis counseling program that steps in after disasters to help people manage stress, build coping skills, and reconnect with community support. Joining Show Me Today is Beckie Gierer, Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health’s Office of Disaster Services, to talk about how Show-Me Hope works and how it supports […]

There’s a clash over when Missouri’s new Congressional redistricting bill takes effect. A group called People Not Politicians has gathered 305,000 signatures to try to let Missouri voters overturn the state’s new Congressional voting districts. The group turned in the signatures on Tuesday. “Under the Missouri Constitution, any law sent to voters cannot take effect […]

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, says more money from Washington is on the way to help clean up radioactive waste in the St. Louis area. “The (U.S.) Army Corps of Engineers has just announced that ($40.5 million in) new money is coming for that cleanup,” he announced in a video clip. Schmitt said the health […]

(Columbia, MO) — Interest in a mid-Missouri pilot training program is taking off, according to its director, Ed Longoria.  Moberly Area Community College is launching a formal pilot training program in the fall of 2026, at the former Columbia Airport terminal.   Longoria says the timing of the program is excellent, given projections that the airline […]

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Starting next year in Missouri, highly processed food will be cut from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  Missouri is one of 18 states pushing for SNAP food-choice waivers, under the Make America Healthy Again Initiative. The goal behind the effort is to encourage healthier food choices, and try to reverse chronic […]

As the temperatures drop across Missouri, some homeowners are discovering they’re not the only ones looking for a warm place to stay. Mice and rats are on the move, and if they find a way into your home, they can quickly turn into more than just a nuisance. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger talks […]

Gary Neal Johnson took over the role of Ebeneezer Scrooge for KC Repertory Theatre’s iteration of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in the year 2000. After an estimated over 1,100 shows, he is hanging up the nightcap and slippers after this season. He joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today to reflect on his time.

A new statewide study shows golf is more than a pastime in Missouri, it’s a major economic engine. According to research from Buffalo Groupe, golf produced $2.1 billion in total economic impact in 2023, including nearly $1.4 billion in direct output, supporting over 21,700 jobs and contributing about $250 million in state and local tax […]

Missouri and Kansas might be bitter rivals in sports, but they are setting their differences aside to update voter information for people who move across state lines. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, who explains the new agreement.

A group opposed to Missouri’s new congressional map says it’s gathered more than enough signatures to force a vote next year on whether the map should stay or be tossed out. People not Politicians Executive Director Richard Von Glahn said Tuesday during a Zoom conference call that the group has gathered more than 305,000 signatures […]

Health leaders in Missouri are urging pet owners to make sure their dogs, cats, and other four-legged family members are vaccinated against rabies. Molly Baker is Lead Zoonotic Disease Epidemiologist at the Bureau of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention within the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. She said they were not really surprised […]