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 […]

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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 […]

Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed a wide-ranging healthcare bill that expands access to doula services for pregnant women and requires Missouri to begin tracking cases of Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a tick-borne syndrome that causes allergies to mammal products. The new law increases Medicaid-covered doula visits for low-income mothers and adds free childbirth education classes for women […]

Nearly 20 states have reported cases of cyclosporiasis, which causes upset stomach and severe diarrhea. Missouri Epidemiologist Nathan Koffarnas says such cases are more common during the warmer months of the year and can be connected to improper washing of produce. He notes most cases are among those who have traveled internationally, but not always. […]

Emergency crews across south-central Missouri have shifted from rescue operations to damage assessments and recovery efforts after historic flash flooding prompted hundreds of rescues and caused extensive damage over the weekend. Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency Friday after 6 to 12 inches of rain fell in parts of Iron and Reynolds counties, […]

Flash flooding across parts of south-central and eastern Missouri prompted more than 200 water rescues, a state of emergency declaration and at least one death over the weekend. Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency Friday after heavy rains of 6 to 12 inches damaged homes, roads, and campground in parts of Iron and […]

Early voting is underway across Missouri ahead of the Aug. 4 primary election, with voters set to decide four proposed constitutional amendments covering taxes, elections and state programs. Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said Missouri voters can choose a party ballot in the primary election or request a nonpartisan ballot that includes constitutional amendments and […]

Similar to 2025, the Missouri Film Office says this year is shaping up to be a good year for Missouri-based movies, documentaries, short films, TV shows, and commercials.   Director Andrea Sporcic Klund says her strategy of inviting producers who are native Missourians to their home state to work is proving successful.

Missouri is looking to speed up the development of nuclear energy and other major infrastructure projects by partnering with the federal government. Governor Mike Kehoe signed a new agreement aimed at cutting red tape and shortening the permitting process. Our Capitol reporter, Matt Pilger, was there and explains to Show Me Today listeners what exactly […]