Deer are becoming more active across Missouri, prompting transportation officials to remind drivers to stay alert as the state enters the peak season for deer-related crashes. More than 2,800 crashes involving deer were reported in Missouri last year, resulting in six deaths and hundreds of injuries. Missouri Department of Transportation Management Systems Director Michael Middleton […]

September brought plenty of new movies to theaters, from horror and documentaries to potential Oscar contenders. Our movie expert Patrick McDonald has picked his top three films from the month, and he joins Show Me Today to explain what made them stand out.

Artist Matt Ballou is interested in something we all do every day: how we see the world around us. The University of Missouri professor explores light, space, depth, and perception in his work, including eight portraits of Mizzou football players now displayed at Faurot Field.

Blues lose home opener, former Cardinals fail in MLB playoffs

When you think about St. Louis and automobiles, you might think of Route 66, the old GM plant or maybe the Corvette. But St. Louis has a much deeper automotive history. At one point, the city was home to dozens of automobile manufacturers, and the car changed everything from the roads we traveled to the […]

Maps not only chart history, but they can change history, as we have seen in recent legal battles and election maps. Historian Andrew Hahn has written a new book that charts the history of our massive state through maps. He talks to Ashley Byrd about “Mapping Missouri.”

President Donald Trump’s plan to send some Medicare recipients a one-time $90 payment could leave out a large number of older Missourians, according to the Missouri Council on Aging. The payment is intended to help eligible Medicare recipients cover Part B premiums. Anna Thompson with the Missouri Council on Aging said the proposal may sound […]

Mizzou freshman offensive lineman Johnnie “DJ” Jones is hospitalized in Florida was awaiting a heart transplant. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz told the media on Tuesday. (Click to hear Drinkwitz :28) But Thursday morning, Drinkwitz provided an update: https://t.co/BYfowNC2Uz — Eliah Drinkwitz (@CoachDrinkwitz) October 8, 2026 Drinkwitz said team doctors first detected a problem with Jones’ […]

Cooler weather does not mean the fishing has to end. For a while, it actually means it is speeding up. Cameron Conner speaks with Andrew Branson, a Missouri Department of Conservation fisheries program specialist, to detail how fish are in an eating frenzy prior to the winter months.

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 […]

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 […]