The holidays bring family, food, and plenty of time in the kitchen, but they also bring a higher risk of home fires. Missouri State Fire Marshal Tim Bean says cooking fires spike this time of year and offers simple steps to keep your home safe, from using timers to keeping kids and pets out of harm’s way. Show […]

St. James Winery creates some of the state’s most popular holiday wines. Ashley Byrd talks with Brandon Hohferr about the winery and what they suggest for the season.

Your drive to work, GPS location, and driving habits could be sold to insurance companies, or even to foreign forces. U.S. Congressman Eric Burlison, R-MO, told Missourinet he has reintroduced a bill that aims to stop carmakers from collecting and selling the personal data of drivers without explicit and meaningful written permission. “Most drivers have […]

Poaching cases continue to pop up during Missouri’s fall hunting seasons. State Department of Conservation Director Jason Sumners said one case involved the illegal hunting of a black bear in Ozark County in late September. “After receiving information from concerned citizens about a bear being killed in the closed season, Conservation Agent Corporal Tom Leaker […]

In the latest chapter of streaming/broadcast giants attempting to take over other entertainment industries, Netflix and Paramount are in a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. Founder and analyst for PP Foresight, Paolo Pescatore, joins Show Me Today to break down the latest.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is doubling down this holiday season. They are working to keep roads safe and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. With millions expected to travel, troopers are cracking down on impaired driving and reminding us why prevention matters. At the same time, Project Blue Light is shining across Missouri […]

The Missouri Restaurant Association says the state’s 12-thousand plus restaurants are hoping for a strong holiday season. Spokesman Buddy Lahl says many are making savvy menu adjustments due to higher food costs.   He says specialized diets and even weight loss medications may be factors in a restaurant’s business model. Sue Danielson has more on Show Me Today.

A variety of owls come to Missouri for the winter, and if you are lucky, you may see one. Ashley Byrd talks with state ornithologist Kristen Heath-Acre about what we may see or at least hear this season.

Are you complaining about this winter being “too cold?” Well, MU State Climatologist Zack Leasor tells Cameron Conner of Show Me Today that it could be a lot worse. They discuss Missouri’s coldest winters.

Gov. Mike Kehoe has a wish list of plans to concentrate on in the upcoming Missouri legislative session: public safety, economic development, and childcare access. Kehoe, a Republican, said his office plans to roll out a second public safety proposal as well as a dramatic proposal for economic development. “Several things that will continue in […]

Southern Boone R-1, located in central Missouri’s Ashland, won’t be switching to a four-day school week—at least not yet. The Board of Education voted Monday night to table the decision, keeping the district on a traditional five-day schedule for the 2026–2027 school year. Board President Amy Beggeman said there were several reasons behind the move, […]

“Make America Healthy Again,” or “MAHA,” is no longer just a slogan or federal policy. It’s the name of a bill being sponsored by U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo. 7th District, that would create an alternative to the Affordable Care Act. It would allow Americans to opt in to an alternative system of tax-free health […]

You may have heard of the Missouri Hospital Association, the Missouri Retailers Association, and numerous other associations. Did you know that there’s a Christmas carol association? Marshall Griffin visited with Seana Beard, Executive Director of the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association.

If you’ve been frustrated waiting for your mail in Missouri, you’re not alone. Congresswoman Ann Wagner says the Postal Service has been plagued by what she calls “embarrassing failures.” After a face-to-face meeting with the new Postmaster General, she’s cautiously optimistic that change is coming.  Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger sat down with Wagner to talk about what’s being done, how […]

The Missouri Farm Bureau is adding health care coverage for its members. Brownfield Ag News’ Cyndi Young unpacks the news with President Garrett Hawkins.

Missourians may soon experience quicker service at DMVs across the state. Trish Vincent, Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue told Missourinet that it is the goal of a new system known as FUSION which stands for Fifty Unique Systems in One Nexus. “When you go in to get your driver’s license now, we are […]

The Missouri Dept. of Conservation is helping Kansas City prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. MDC Director Jason Sumners told the Missouri Conservation Commission last week that thousands of native Missouri plants have been planted on the grounds of the Truman Sports Complex, home to World Cup site Arrowhead Stadium. “Nearly 100 volunteers helped […]

In 2018, Missouri had about 7,000 untested sexual assault kits. State Attorney General Catherine Hanaway told Missourinet that is no longer the case. “The great news is we are entirely caught up,” said Hanaway. “It was great leadership by General (Andrew) Bailey and his team. They had a huge backlog of rape kits that had […]

Seven elder abuse prevention forums were held over the fall to hear from Missourians across the state who have concerns about their loved ones. The statewide tour was organized by Lt. Governor David Wasinger and state Sen. Adam Schnelting, R-St. Charles. It’s been a labor of love for both elected leaders, who have dealt with […]

A U.S. House committee is examining a decades-long decline in entrepreneurship among military veterans. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo. 4th District, sits on U.S. House Committee on Small Business. During a hearing last week, he said many veterans want to start their own businesses when they return home. “They have the skills, they have the […]