Cyclosporiasis cases in Missouri reached 216 this week, with ongoing investigations into the intestinal infection. FDA issued a voluntary recall for iceberg lettuce linked to the outbreak. State Epidemiologist Nathan Koffarnus with the Department of Health and Senior Services reported the number has been increasing rapidly, yet the exact sources of transmission are uncertain. He […]

Missouri’s transportation future is starting to take shape. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has approved a new five-year transportation plan that includes billions of dollars for roads, bridges, airports and other infrastructure projects across the state. Matt Pilger talks with MoDOT Assistant Chief Engineer Mark Croarkin about what’s in the plan and what it means for Missourians.

The Missouri State Fair is coming up from August 13 to 23rd. Mat Pilger gets a special preview from State Agriculture Director Chris Chinn and State Fair Director Jason Moore.

State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has launched a performance audit of the Missouri Department of Revenue’s customer service operations, citing ongoing complaints from taxpayers and drivers. The audit will examine how the department serves Missourians who file taxes, register vehicles and renew driver’s licenses. It will also review the department’s oversight of contractors that operate most […]

Odd ways for the Royals to beat SF and the Cards to lose to the Angels. Hear it now!

Mizzou head coach Eli Drinkwitz said Monday at SEC Football Media Days that running back Ahmad Hardy has been medically cleared following the gunshot wound he suffered in May and has begun the next phase of his recovery. Drinkwitz said the bullet struck a bone in Hardy’s upper leg, but that injury has fully healed. […]

Much of Missouri is under a heat advisory as the hottest weather of the summer settles across the state. National Weather Service meteorologist Jordan Didio in Springfield said temperatures are expected to reach the mid- to upper 90s Monday and Tuesday, with heat index values ranging from 100 to 110 degrees. Didio said a combination […]

Missouri football fans will notice more than just a new look at Faurot Field this season. Mizzou Athletics Director Laird Veatch says the nearly completed north end zone project is more than 90 percent sold and will create a louder, more intimidating atmosphere while enhancing the game-day experience for everyone in the stadium.

President Donald Trump’s renewed claims about the 2020 election drew differing responses Friday from a Missouri congressman and the state’s top elections official. During a Thursday night address, Trump pointed to documents he said support concerns about the 2020 election and election security. U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, disputed those claims during an interview with […]

Jordan Walker’s Home Run Derby title is more than a memorable All-Star moment. Cardinals host Matt Pauley says it highlights the young slugger’s resilience after early career setbacks and reflects the confidence surrounding a St. Louis team that has exceeded expectations and remains in the National League playoff race heading into the second half of […]

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says a recent audit of former Gov. Mike Parson’s office found policy and recordkeeping issues but uncovered no criminal wrongdoing. The audit gave the Office of Governor a “fair” rating and cited concerns involving travel documentation, employee compensation and record retention during Parson’s final months in office. One finding involved […]

The Kansas City Royals entered the season with playoff expectations but head into the second half well below .500. Royals insider David Lesky of Inside the Crown says injuries derailed any chance of a turnaround after a slow start and believes the trade deadline and the club’s long-term roster decisions will now be the primary focus for […]

Congressman Mark Alford represents Northwest Missouri and has been busy between the Armed Services Committee and helping to pass the bipartisan-supported federal housing bill that became law this month. He is also pushing to protect Ft. Leonard Wood. He explains his positions to Ashley Byrd on Show Me Today. 

If you’ve shopped for a new vehicle lately, you’ve probably experienced a little sticker shock. The average price of a new car has now climbed above $50,000, while more drivers are taking a second look at hybrids as electric vehicle sales cool off. We will also find out whether your city ranks among the safest […]

When the power goes out, the first question most of us ask is, “When will it come back on?” A lot of the work that prevents those outages happens long before the storm clouds roll in. Missouri Electric Cooperatives spend a lot of time maintaining the areas around power lines, including managing trees and vegetation […]

Four Missouri prisons are trying out a prison reform technique aimed at creating a calmer, safer environment. University of Missouri Social Work Professor Kelli Canada says they’re using methods that worked well in Scandinavian prisons. She says some of the changes are physical things like softening the paint color in a wing of the prison. She notes a second, and very powerful aspect involves […]

Missouri voters will decide on Amendment 5 during the Aug. 4 election, and supporters and opponents are taking their case directly to voters ahead of the vote. Americans for Prosperity-Missouri and Missouri Tax Relief Now spent this week holding a series of “Road to Zero” town hall meetings in southeast Missouri focused on the proposal. […]

As Gen Z and millennials continue reshaping the workforce, they’re looking for careers that offer purpose, flexibility, and the chance to make a real difference. Teaching remains one of those professions, but today’s classrooms look much different than they did even a few years ago. As schools get ready for another year, we’re joined by […]

A lot is happening in Washington these days—from disagreements over housing policy to questions about America’s response to Iran and the future of healthcare. Matt Pilger recently caught up with Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison to get his perspective on those issues and more.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is asking residents to report livestock that are missing or found following historic flooding in southeast Missouri. State Agriculture Director Chris Chinn explained, “There’s a lot of livestock that are missing off of farms. So we have a call number at the Department of Agriculture that we’re asking people if […]