Some rural interstate highways in Missouri will soon have a 75 mph speed limit as state transportation officials move forward with changes authorized by a new state law. The Missouri Department of Transportation has completed a review of eligible interstate corridors and selected specific highway segments where speed limits will increase from 70 mph to […]

Missouri’s plan to give every public school and district an A-through-F grade is drawing differing views from members of the State Board of Education as the state works toward rolling out the new system. During Tuesday’s board meeting, St. Louis County board member Vincent Schoemehl Jr. questioned whether the grading system would help struggling schools […]

Missouri High School seniors can now submit a FAFSA application to learn whether they qualify for student financial aid for college. Kaitlyn Venta of the Missouri College & Career Attainment Network says even students who do not need a student loan should file the form.

A boy who grew up in the Ozarks became one of America’s leading playwrights and turned Missouri people, places, and experiences into Pulitzer Prize-winning American theater. The Missouri Press has issued another printing of a book about how Lanford Wilson got to fame from the town of Ozark and how he took Missouri with him. […]

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Golf isn’t just about having the right swing. Confidence, patience, and the ability to bounce back from a bad shot can make the difference between a great round and a frustrating day on the course. Justin French, co-host of the podcast Frenchy and The Coach, joins us to discuss the mental side of golf and […]

The History Museum on the Square is bringing back its Haunted History Walking and Bus Tours this October, taking visitors into places including the historic Fox Theatre, an old jailhouse, and a building that once served as an undertaker’s business. Sean FitzGibbons, executive director of the History Museum on the Square, joins Show Me Today […]

Missouri is known as the Cave State, and there’s a good reason for that. The state has more than 7,500 recorded caves, with some offering spectacular rock formations, fascinating history, and family adventures you won’t find above ground. From caves connected to Mark Twain and Jesse James to underground rivers and unusual geological wonders, there’s […]

Barbara Baird, creator of the Accidental Ozarkian, admits she has driven out of her way to see oddball roadside attractions and says it can be some of the most fun stops on a Missouri road trip. From a giant fork and noodle in Springfield to a huge rocking chair along Route 66, a massive pecan […]

Missouri Interim Education Commissioner Stacey Preis resigned Tuesday, effective immediately, as the State Board of Education moves forward with its search for a permanent leader. Preis, who had served as interim commissioner since June, announced her resignation to reporters during a break in Tuesday’s State Board meeting in Jefferson City. “At this time, I think […]

If you are in the voting booth and unsure about the judges up for election, there are some things you should know. The information is there in one place. Missouri’s state courts are hard on themselves. Every two years, judges are reviewed by their peers and citizens for how they do their jobs. Ashley Byrd […]

You could spend a day driving around Lebanon, Missouri, looking for pieces of Route 66 history that are still there today. Barbara Baird, the Accidental Ozarkian, recently took a driving tour of Lebanon to see the Route 66 Museum, the famous Munger Moss Motel sign, and a restored cabin with a connection to some notorious […]

The Kansas City Chiefs improved to 5-0 with a convincing 22-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes threw for 272 yards to earn his 100th career win, while the Chiefs remained one of three undefeated teams in the NFL. The game was a return to the site of Mahomes’ season-ending knee […]

No. 13 Missouri lost 31-3 to No. 9 Ole Miss on Saturday in Oxford, Mississippi, falling to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in SEC play. The Tigers managed just a field goal despite two first-half possessions inside the Ole Miss 10-yard line. Quarterback Austin Simmons completed 25 of 44 passes for 339 yards, but Missouri failed […]

From minor dents and paintless dent repair to deciding whether to file an insurance claim, car owners have some important decisions to make when their vehicles are damaged. And even after the repairs are finished, there are things you should check before driving away. David Finkelstein joins Show Me Today with advice on protecting your […]

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it’s a good time to look beyond the history books and explore our own family histories. Who were our ancestors? Did they serve in the Revolutionary War? How did their descendants eventually make their way to Missouri? Bill Eddleman is a genealogist and historian […]

October brings cooler weather, football, comfort food, and, before we know it, Thanksgiving and Christmas. For a lot of us, this is the time of year when healthy eating habits start to slide. But enjoying the foods we love doesn’t necessarily mean giving up on the progress we’ve made. Charlotte Cervantes is a registered dietitian […]

If you walked into the Liberty Center in downtown Sedalia today, you might see a play on stage, artwork in the gallery, kids taking an art class, or a concert happening outside. But this building has had quite a life. It opened as a theater in 1920, hosted a campaign stop for Franklin Roosevelt, eventually […]

Grocery prices are getting out of hand, and some shoppers are turning to Reddit for help figuring out how to feed their families without blowing up their budgets. In a recent NerdWallet article, Kimberly Palmer looks at advice from Reddit users and financial counselors, with practical ways to save money, from changing where you shop […]

A few weeks ago, we talked about what to expect from Missouri’s fall colors. Now that we’re further into October, the big question is where the colors are developing, which parts of the state are looking their best, and how much longer we have to enjoy the show. Russell Hinnah, Forestry Field Programs Supervisor with […]