Democratic lawmakers are questioning the use of anonymous private donations to help fund Missouri’s search for its next commissioner of education. Columbia Rep. Kathy Steinhoff, the ranking Democrat on the Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, said the public should know who is contributing money to a process she views as one of government’s […]

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If you have Medicare, the next few months are an important time to review your health coverage. Medicare open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and Missouri SHIP offers free, unbiased help for people deciding whether their current plan still makes sense. Scott Miniea with Missouri Connections for Health joins Show Me Today […]

The Kansas City Chiefs remained unbeaten Sunday with a 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in a back-and-forth game at Allegiant Stadium. Patrick Mahomes threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns, while Kenneth Walker III provided the biggest spark on the ground with 177 rushing yards and two scores. Kansas City improved to 4-0 […]

Missouri U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt says he likes the idea of more daylight later in the day, but he’s not sure whether Congress will ultimately advance legislation that would end the twice-yearly clock change. The debate over permanent daylight-saving time has intensified after President Donald Trump publicly pressured senators to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which […]

No. 25 Missouri bounced back from its first loss of the season in emphatic fashion, rolling past No. 8 Florida 45-17 Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers scored 35 straight points after the game was tied at 10, turning a close matchup into the largest margin of victory in program history against a top-10 opponent. […]

As the days get shorter and temperatures start to drop, animals across Missouri are getting ready for winter, but not all of them prepare the same way. Some are stocking up on food, others are finding a place to hunker down, and a few are getting ready to disappear for the season. Sarah Easton, a […]

Emerson Cohen is a junior at Rock Bridge High School and the newly crowned Miss Columbia’s Teen. She’s also vice president of an inclusive student club called Bruins United and works with Best Buddies, focusing on creating more opportunities for people with disabilities to build friendships and feel like they belong. Emerson joins us to […]

If you think of baseball in St. Louis, the Cardinals probably come to mind first. But the history of baseball in the city goes far beyond the Redbirds. There have been Negro League teams, the St. Louis Browns, women who played the game, local baseball inventions, and generations of fans who have made the sport […]

Fall is a pretty good time to visit Missouri wine country, with cooler temperatures, changing leaves, vineyards, and plenty happening around Hermann. Stone Hill Winery has a full calendar of fall events, from Oktoberfest and live music to its Friday evening Sunset gatherings, and Nathan Held joins Bill Pollock to talk about what visitors can […]

Fall may be one of the best times of the year to play golf in Missouri, with cooler temperatures, changing scenery, and courses that can feel a little different as the season winds down. Scott Hovis, executive director of the Missouri Golf Association, joins Show Me Today to talk about what makes fall golf special, […]

There’s something about Hermann in October. The fall colors are coming in, the German music is playing, the bier gardens are busy, and the smell of bratwurst seems to be everywhere. Oktoberfest takes over Hermann throughout the month, with German food and traditions, live music, wine, beer, and events happening all around town. Tammy Bruckerhoff […]

Learning to read is one of the biggest milestones in a child’s early education, and the work that happens in those first few years can make a lasting difference. Sarah Steffens is a K–4 reading interventionist at Elm Grove Elementary in the Fort Osage School District, and she has just been named Missouri’s 2027 Teacher […]

Missouri’s long-running congressional map battle is finally over, but the debate about how it all played out is far from settled. Matt Pilger spoke with Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the criticism directed at his office, and what the decision means moving forward.

University of Central Missouri has received a second federal grant to discover, learn, and teach local school kids about the lives of the soldiers who now lie in local cemeteries. UCM History Professor Jon Taylor explains to Ashley Byrd why it is such a powerful learning tool.

A recent breakthrough in a decades-old Missouri murder case is helping drive a new statewide effort to solve unsolved crimes. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway says the Cold Case Playing Cards program already produced results during a trial run in Jefferson County. Hanaway joined federal, state and local law enforcement officials in Jefferson City Wednesday […]

Missouri agencies manage billions of federal dollars every year, but a new state audit suggests some long-standing problems still haven’t been fixed. The report found repeat findings involving oversight, Medicaid eligibility reviews, and other compliance issues. Matt Pilger sat down with Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to discuss what his office found and why it […]

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins says the lengthy legal fight over the state’s congressional map will be remembered long after this year’s election. The U.S. Supreme Court last week rejected efforts backed by Hoskins to use Missouri’s new 2025 congressional map for the November election, ruling that changing district lines after ballots had already […]

There are plenty of fall festivals around Missouri, but the Olde Tyme Apple Festival in Versailles has become a pretty big tradition in Mid-Missouri. Thousands of people head to downtown Versailles each October for a weekend that includes a parade, car show, live music, food, contests, and plenty of apple-themed treats. And then there’s a […]

Imagine walking through the Kansas City Zoo with your kids this fall. You might start with giraffes towering over you, then encounter colorful animals and exhibits before the sun goes down, and the zoo comes alive with thousands of glowing lights and giant illuminated creatures. Add in Halloween activities, music, food, and some pretty unusual […]