U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo. plans to retire and will not seek another term in Congress. The Wall Street Journal reports the Northwest Missouri Republican has decided to step aside after representing Missouri’s 6th Congressional District since 2001. Graves told the Journal he recently filed for re‑election but ultimately decided it was time to step […]

The Royals are taking the field for their regular-season opener Friday evening against the Atlanta Braves. Two lefties will start—Cole Ragans for the Royals, Chris Sale for the Braves. The Royals finished last season third in the AL Central at 82-80 and Ragans only made 13 starts because of injuries. David Lesky of Inside the […]

8-run sixth inning for the Cardinals.

The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld the state legislature’s authority to redraw congressional districts mid‑decade, ruling lawmakers acted within their constitutional powers when they approved new maps last year. The decision clears a major legal hurdle for the redrawn districts, but the political fight is far from over. Reaction at the Missouri Capitol split sharply […]

Law enforcement officers are searching for two men who held up the Isle of Capri Casino in central Missouri’s Boonville on Wednesday afternoon. Lt. Eric Brown with the Missouri State Highway Patrol told Missourinet what happened. “Two unknown suspects entered the casino. One was armed with a rifle and one with a handgun,” Brown said. […]

Opening Day is here for the St. Louis Cardinals. Fan expectations may be low, but the rebuild begins today, and the 26 players who make up the roster are ready to compete and ready to prove the baseball experts wrong. Matt Pauley, host of the Cardinals’ pre-and post-game show on our affiliate KMOX, joined Show […]

The Missouri House of Representatives is on track to pass its version of the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget proposal on Thursday – one with a price tag of about $50.3 billion. Let the food fight begin. State lawmakers and the governor have said there’s not as much money in Missouri’s bank account, so budget […]

The Missouri Senate Education Committee heard testimony this week on a bill that would shield private schools from being sued for requiring single-sex bathrooms and changing rooms. The bill sponsor, State Sen. Mike Henderson, R-Desloge, said it would give schools legal protection when bathroom use is based on the sex listed on a student’s birth […]

Two Missouri bills from State Representative Kent Haden of Mexico are drawing attention this session. One would tighten regulations on large solar energy projects, focusing on setbacks, taxation, and local control. The other would officially designate the Missouri Military Academy—open since 1889—as the state’s military academy.  Matt Pilger sat down with Representative Haden. 

Missouri taxpayers who call the Department of Revenue with a question this tax season are likely to get a message that their call cannot be taken, due to high call volume. Director Trish Vincent recommends those with tax or motor vehicle questions head to the agency’s website and use the virtual assistant “Dora” to get a faster resolution.  Sue Danielson called the agency’s help line […]

Missouri’s baby box program is continuing to grow, with a new safe haven location now online in Jefferson City. The baby box at the Cole County EMS building gives parents in crisis a quiet, anonymous, and safe option to surrender a newborn, with help arriving immediately. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Cole County […]

As brackets bust and Opening Day approaches, millions of Americans are placing bets, joining office pools, and adding a little extra excitement to the games. But for some, what feels like harmless fun can quietly turn into something much more serious. We’re talking about the fine line between entertainment and addiction, and what to watch […]

The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled on three significant cases about the state’s new Congressional voting districts, voter ID, and voter registration laws. In Tuesday’s decisions, the Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to back a lower court ruling the Missouri Legislature acted within its power last year to draw new Congressional voting boundaries. A group called […]

A Cole County judge has rewritten ballot language voters would see for a proposed measure dealing with Missouri’s congressional districts. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by People Not Politicians, a group leading the charge to ask Missouri voters whether the new Congressional boundaries should be overturned. The case challenged how the Secretary of State’s […]

Missouri’s turnover rate in the childcare industry is high, and an organization is focused on changing that. Child Care Aware of Missouri will initiate a test program in St. Louis County called WAGE$. Alisa Nelson talks with Beth Ann Lang, Deputy CEO, who says no business can function with a turnover of 30-40% annually.

Missouri lawmakers are debating everything from what appears on pesticide labels to how the state attracts film and television productions.  Matt Pilger talked with State Representative Kurtis Gregory about his bill tying Missouri pesticide labels to the EPA—and his push to revive Missouri’s film tax credit program on Show Me Today.

Avian influenza is back, as the USDA says what could be the largest outbreak in U.S. history threatens flocks across the country, including in Missouri. Marshall Griffin talked about it with Dr. Chelsey Shivley, a Washington, D.C.-based veterinarian working with the USDA.

Law enforcement took a power washer to the entire southwest Missouri region as part of a sting called “Operation Spring Cleaning.” That’s according to Matt Price, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. During a news conference, he said the operation led to more than 100 people being charged for a variety of […]

Missouri is playing a role far beyond its borders as the conflict with Iran continues, according to Gov. Mike Kehoe. Kehoe said Missouri-based military units were involved in Operation Midnight Hammer – last summer’s initial strikes against Iran – and the current military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury. “We’re very proud of our B‑2 […]

Missouri’s health care laws are being challenged by someone who’s worked on the front lines. Matt Pilger sat down with Senator Patty Lewis, the first registered nurse ever elected to the Missouri Senate, to talk about her bill that would expand prescribing authority for nurse practitioners.