A pair of bills that would criminalize adult cabaret performances in Missouri is awaiting a State Senate committee vote. Both bills would make it a crime for female impersonators to perform on public property or anywhere in the presence of children. The first offense would be a Class D misdemeanor and any future offenses would […]

The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to a revised bill that would change how certain disputes involving the Missouri State High School Activities Association are appealed. The bill is sponsored by Missouri Sen. Jason Bean, R-Holcomb, and no longer calls for broad state oversight of MSHSAA. Instead, it would create a state-run appeals commission […]

Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed three bills into law today, including one that goes after sex traffickers. State Rep. Ed Lewis, R-Moberly, and State Sen. Jill Carter, R-Newton County, are the bill sponsors. “This is a bill that is going to protect the young and vulnerable in Missouri, especially. Trafficking is just modern-day slavery,” said […]

For the Marvel-ites, there is a sense of familiarity with the newly released trailer for the movie, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” What is comically accurate? What can we hope to see? Here to dissect the Easter eggs is Crossroads Comics and Art owner, Michael O’Leary. He joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today.

Many Missourians will head to the polls today for general municipal elections, with local measures and races dominating ballots across the state. Sec. of State Denny Hoskins, R-Missouri, said what voters see will depend heavily on where they live. 🗳️ What’s on the Ballot? Hoskins said the municipal elections are focused on local priorities, including […]

Wacha pitches a gem for KC. Bullpen falters for STL.

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt’s name has emerged for a key cabinet position in Washington, D.C. Last week, President Trump fired U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi – leaving the top job open. National media reports have put Schmitt’s name on the list as a potential replacement for Bondi. Schmitt, R-Missouri, a close Trump ally, served as […]

Missouri voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide a property tax question tied to Senate Bill 3, which appears on ballots in 97 of the state’s 114 counties. The measure asks whether future property taxes on owner‑occupied homes should be frozen or capped, depending on how each county is classified under the law. However, […]

After near record-high temperatures the past two weeks, winter weather is again threatening parts of Missouri. Snow is expected to make a comeback across northern Missouri and maybe the St. Louis area tonight. The National Weather Service says traces of snow are likely north of the Missouri River overnight into Tuesday morning, while up to […]

Natural gas powers thousands of Missouri homes every day, but safety experts say many of the most dangerous situations happen inside the home, from carbon monoxide poisoning to undetected gas leaks. Mark Brandt, the chair of the Missouri Association of Natural Gas Operators, says knowing the warning signs and reacting quickly can save lives.

Gov. Mike Kehoe is watching the U.S. Justice Department’s interest in the state’s lawsuit against the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA). Federal prosecutors have intervened in the case and are asking a court to stop MSHSAA’s governing body from excluding board candidates based on race or sex. Gov. Kehoe sounded cautiously optimistic about […]

Police Departments and Sheriff’s Offices throughout Missouri, awarded state funded-Blue Shield grants have been using the funds to pay for a variety of law enforcement equipment.  Rolla Assistant Chief Will Loughridge says in their case, the $50,000 grant has enabled the department to make some key technical upgrades that would not have been covered in […]

Missouri courts are warning the public about a scam involving fake text messages that claim recipients have unpaid traffic tickets. The Missouri Judiciary said in a press release that the messages are designed to trick people into clicking on links that could expose their phones or computers to viruses or other malware. Court officials said […]

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing its search for a second suspect following an armed robbery on March 25th at the Isle of Capri Casino in central Missouri. MSHP Lt. Eric Brown told Missourinet that one suspect, 21‑year‑old Benjamin Michael Dass Charles, a former casino security guard, has been arrested. Investigators are still looking […]

A wide‑ranging tax credit package aimed at supporting Missouri agriculture and improving rail infrastructure has cleared the Missouri Senate and now heads to the House for consideration. The legislation would extend several existing agriculture‑ and energy‑related tax credits while creating a new railroad infrastructure tax credit, set to begin in 2027. Sen. Kurtis Gregory, R‑Marshall, […]

Show Me Today host Bill Pollock recently visited the Grand Glaze Wastewater Treatment Plant in Valley Park, just outside of St. Louis. He is exploring a unique approach to public health, wastewater surveillance. This program has been active since 2020. They collect wastewater samples from around the state for the Missouri Department of Health and […]

By a vote of 97-44, the Missouri House of Representatives has passed a childcare tax credit package that is designed to help families and the state’s economy. State Rep. Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph, is sponsoring the plan. She said the goal is to help families better access childcare so parents can go back to work. […]

Missouri senators debated an education bill Wednesday that aims to determine whether students who struggle to read should be promoted from third grade to fourth grade. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Brad Hudson, R‑Cape Fair, focuses on early literacy instruction in Missouri’s elementary schools, including how reading is taught, intervention efforts, how students are screened […]

More rain and thunderstorms are on the way to Missouri Thursday evening through possibly Saturday morning, according to meteorologist Melissa Delia with the National Weather Service in St. Louis. “We are looking at a cold front moving through during the afternoon into the evening hours and bringing the threat for strong to severe thunderstorms to […]

The U.S. Justice Department has joined the state’s discrimination lawsuit filed against the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA).   After launching an investigation, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit in February over the organization’s diversity policy. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed the state’s lawsuit, accusing MSHSAA of violating the Equal Protection Clause […]