The status of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is being examines by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. So far, it’s featured both praise from Republicans and harsh critiques from Democrats on the job performance of FBI Director Kash Patel. Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley asked Patel about the agency’s investigation into the assassination of conservative […]

On Show Me Today, our financial expert Kimberly Palmer from NerdWallet tackles a big question many parents face — should you save for retirement or your kids’ college? Kimberly explains why retirement comes first, and how that decision can actually help your family in the long run.

Two educators in the Hallsville School District are on paid administrative leave after posting what some are calling contentious remarks on social media about the death of Charlie Kirk. The conservative activist was shot and killed last week at a Utah college. Multiple people including, State Rep. John Martin, R-Columbia, have called for the Hallsville […]

Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison is accusing the federal government of “actively blocking” information on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), formerly referred to as UFO’s. “Look, I (have) not jumped to the conclusion that I believe that there are, you know, aliens coming from another planet. But I’m open to that,” Burlison said. “I think that […]

Filmmaker Yance Ford will assume the role of Visiting Artistic Director for True/False 2026. Ford has shown films at True False, and won awards for his films, including an Emmy and a Sundance prize. He explains why he says – he owed the Columbia Festival a year of his time—and his unique role.