What makes a small-town business stand out in a big way? Sara Schafer, editor of Rural Missouri magazine, joins Show Me Today to break down the “Best Of Rural Missouri” put together by Missouri Electric Cooperative. Now in its 23rd year, the annual contest conducted by Rural Missouri, a monthly magazine serving Missouri’s rural electric cooperative […]

Cardinals hang on in Pittsburgh and Royals roughed up by the A’s

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security remains closed due to an ongoing dispute between Democrats and Republicans over immigration enforcement funding. U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, says Senate Democrats have left them no choice but to pursue funding through a reconciliation bill – which only requires a 51% majority vote to pass. “I can’t believe […]

Springfield will take center stage this week as a multi‑day celebration marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in the southwest Missouri city credited as the highway’s birthplace. The centennial kickoff begins Thursday and is expected to draw thousands of visitors from across the country and around the world. Madison Wood, communications manager for Visit […]

Getting a high school diploma in Missouri could soon mean more time in the classroom learning about Black history. A bill moving through the Missouri House would require students to complete two units focused on Black history and Black literacy before they graduate. Matt Pilger sat down with the bill’s sponsor, Missouri State Representative LaKesha Bosley […]

Strong storms that moved across Missouri early Monday morning left damage behind at two state prisons and across parts of central Missouri, including Randolph and Saline Counties. The Missouri Department of Corrections says storms damaged the Farmington Correctional Center in southeast Missouri and the Moberly Correctional Center in north‑central Missouri. The agency reports no injuries, […]

Severe weather is expected across all of east central and northwest Missouri on Monday. Mark Fuchs with the National Weather Service in St. Louis says all threats of severe weather are on the table. “And those storms in the afternoon will have the potential to have all hazards—very large hail, strong wind gusts and then […]

The countdown is on for the Missouri Legislature. State lawmakers have three weeks remaining this second session of the 103rd General Assembly. So far, they have passed 19 policy bills. Buckle up: they still have plenty of unfinished business. Which key bills are lingering? •The main focus is to pass a $50 billion state budget […]

The Kansas City Chiefs focused heavily on defense in the 2026 NFL Draft, making multiple early selections to reinforce key positions while adding depth on offense. From a potential shutdown cornerback at the top of the board to developmental pieces along the defensive line and skill positions, Kansas City’s draft class reflects both immediate needs […]

Six members of the Missouri Tigers football team were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, marking one of the most productive draft classes in program history. Four players were taken during the second day of the draft in Pittsburgh, with two more selected on the final day. The total of six selections is tied for […]

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck the Missouri Bootheel near Cooter Thursday afternoon. It was located about seven miles underground. The quake was initially listed as a 3.9 magnitude quake, but was later upgraded by the U.S. Geological Survey. Cooter is in Pemiscot County and located near the Tennessee and Arkansas borders. Shaking was felt in […]

Megan Johnston, a golf instructor at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, grew up in Northern Ireland and remembers Rory McIlroy from their junior years. She shares her thoughts on him winning back-to-back Masters Green Jackets. The former Missouri State golfer shares some good tips if you’ve ever wanted to sharpen your golf game or feel […]

As the United States gets ready to celebrate its 250th birthday, a unique exhibit is giving people a chance to come face-to-face with the documents that helped define the nation. “The Story of US” at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum brings together rare artifacts from the National Archives—many of which have rarely […]

Hemp products that create a similar “high” as marijuana will soon disappear from most Missouri store shelves. On Thursday, Gov. Mike Kehoe signed HB 2641, which will cap intoxicating hemp products at no more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per serving, restrict sales to state-licensed marijuana dispensaries, require buyers to be 21 or older, and […]

A Chinese national has pleaded guilty in a Kansas City federal court to illegally photographing a vital military installation and military equipment. Court documents say that on December 2, 2025, Qilin Wu, 35, was found near the perimeter of Whiteman Air Force Base in western Missouri’s Knob Noster. Citizens had reported a suspicious minivan nearby. […]

With three weeks left to go in the Missouri legislative session, a wide-ranging elections bill is waiting in line to come up for Senate debate. The legislation is designed to ease administrative burdens for local election offices. It’s been years in the making for Missouri’s county clerks and State Rep. Peggy McGaugh, R-Carrollton. She served […]

Missouri lawmakers are weighing a new approach to traffic safety that would allow some drivers to stay on the road — but under tighter restrictions. House Bill 3317, sponsored by State Rep. Sherri Gallick, R‑Belton, would give judges the option to require repeat speeding offenders to install intelligent speed assistance devices in their vehicles, rather […]

The Kansas City Royals and Hallmark Cards have unveiled plans for a sweeping redevelopment project at Crown Center that aims to transform the area into a major destination for baseball, business, and tourism. The proposal centers on a new world-class ballpark surrounded by mixed-use development and updated headquarters for both organizations, positioning the site as […]

The Missouri Legislature is fighting back against predatory trial attorneys who have made a fortune off the state’s small businesses. Missouri lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill that aims to protect small businesses from these attorneys who claim the business websites are not compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The legislation would allow […]

For decades, the story of Route 66 has been told through road trips, roadside diners, and Americana nostalgia. But a new book by Cheryl Eichar Jett takes a different turn, uncovering the women who didn’t just travel the Mother Road, they ran it, shaped it, and kept it alive through some of the most transformative […]