Amazon plans to spend $10 billion to build a new data center campus in eastern Missouri. A news release from Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office said the Montgomery County project is expected to create 400 direct jobs and thousands of construction jobs. According to Kehoe, county leaders estimate the data center will create hundreds of millions […]

Fact or fiction: Will Kansas City’s World Cup revenue surpass its projected $650 million? Cameron Conner sits down with UMKC associate professor of economics Kabeer Bora to address why those numbers are too inflated.

As the soccer world turns its attention to the Midwest with FIFA World Cup matches coming to Kansas City, it’s a perfect time to look back at the rich soccer history right here in Missouri. Long before Major League Soccer and international superstars, St. Louis was establishing itself as one of America’s most important soccer […]

Former Missouri standout and NFL pass rusher Aldon Smith has died at the age of 36. Smith was one of the most dominant defensive players in recent Tigers history, recording 14.5 sacks in just 23 games during two seasons at Missouri. His combination of size, speed and athleticism made him one of the nation’s top […]

Royals lose Pasquatch for at least six weeks

A skydiving expedition ended in a deadly plane crash near Kansas City on Sunday. Twelve people were killed – the pilot and 11 people aboard. Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson told reporters on the scene that the plane went down around 11:30 a.m. – shortly after takeoff at the airport in Butler. “It absolutely is […]

It was third time’s the charm for Miss Pulaski County Tabitha Crain, who was crowned Miss Missouri Saturday night in central Missouri’s Mexico. Crain is a 24-year-old from Strafford in southwest Missouri. She is a University of Missouri School of Law student who competed in the pageant for the third time. She earned a $14,000 […]

 Missouri lawmakers tried to limit student screen time this year, but that effort didn’t make it across the finish line. Now, one northeast Missouri school district is moving ahead on its own. Matt Pilger spoke with Ralls County Superintendent David Koogler about why the district is rethinking how much time kids spend on devices in the […]

Murals celebrating America’s 250th birthday are starting to take shape across Missouri, thanks to one artist making a big impact. Matt Pilger sat down with Missouri Artist of the Year Ray Harvey.

The “Greatest thing since sliced bread” saying is near and dear to the town of Chillicothe, where the first commercially-sliced bread was carved out. It’s so near and dear to the northern Missouri town that residents have an annual celebration about all things sliced bread. Alisa Nelson talks to Amy Supple of the Chillicothe Convention and Visitors […]

From a viral play at the Congressional Baseball Game to a major immigration enforcement bill, it’s been a busy week for Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt. We’ll talk about his role in securing additional funding for ICE under the Secure America Act and get the story behind the baseball play that’s getting plenty of attention on […]

A northeast Missouri school district is changing how younger students use technology in the classroom. The moves comes after state legislative efforts to limit screen time fell short this year. Ralls County schools will scale back one-to-one Chromebooks, which are laptop-style computers used for schoolwork. The dialing back will be for students in kindergarten through […]

If you are looking for screen-free and couch-free activities for your kids this summer, the Missouri Department of Conservation has a list of ways to keep them entertained and learning.  Alisa Nelson talks to Margie Vandeven, the education branch chief, who says the great outdoors provides a variety of summer boredom busters. 

Remember all those concerns about running out of pennies across Missouri? Well, things are starting to turn around.  Matt Pilger caught up with Missouri Bankers Association President and CEO Jackson Hataway to get an update.

What’s being called a “super” El Niño by people on social media is developing in the Pacific Ocean. State Climatologist Zach Leasor at the University of Missouri says it’s not that unusual. He tells Marshall Griffin that this summer’s weather outlook is a bit of a mystery on Show Me Today. 

LifeLaunch Missouri introduces “wellness” through eight different dimensions. Youth and family liaison for EPC Missouri, Grace Chapel, joins Cameron Conner to cover each topic and the significance behind them. Transcript for Grace Chapel and Cameron Conner

When you buy a vehicle, you expect reliability, and you probably assume your personal driving information stays private. Recent developments are raising serious questions about both consumer privacy and how long automakers actually expect their vehicles to last. Automotive expert David Finkelstein joins Show Me Today to talk about GM being fined millions for allegedly […]

Missourians filed more than a quarter of a million insurance claims related to severe weather last year. Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance Director Angela Nelson says that while companies have paid out nearly $3 billion in reimbursements, it could take up to three years for all the insurance checks to arrive.  She says over four thousand Missourians are not happy […]

More rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected across Missouri through Tuesday, increasing the risk of flooding across much of the state’s central and southern regions. A Flood Watch is in effect Monday afternoon for communities including Sedalia, Columbia, Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks region, Rolla, Springfield, Branson, and Joplin. Meteorologist Ben Price […]

America’s national parks are more than just beautiful vacation destinations. They’re places that inspire awe, reflection, adventure, and a deeper connection to nature and history. On Show Me Today, we’re joined by author Brad Lyons, along with co-author Bruce Barkhauer, who has written “The National Parks Inspiration Guide.” The book takes readers on a journey […]