Can Missouri afford to scrap its state income tax? Max Gillman is the Friedrich A. Hayek Professor of Economic History at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He told Missourinet that it could theoretically work, but it would hinge on the state luring large non-government employers to set up shop in Missouri. “The question is whether […]

Could a fifty-year mortgage make buying a home easier in Missouri? President Trump has proposed the idea to lower monthly payments, but Jeff Jones, Associate Dean at the College of Business at Missouri State University told Missourinet that people would be paying a tremendous amount of interest. “It’s an even greater piece of that payment […]

Show Me Today’s Matt Pilger sat down with Vietnam veteran Russell Davis in Mexico, Missouri, where a grassroots effort is underway to build a monument honoring mid-Missouri veterans. A project Davis says started with a simple question: why doesn’t his hometown have one?

An economist once said, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch,” and often, paying for that lunch with plastic is not free either. Marshall Griffin talked with Jackson Hataway with the Missouri Bankers Association about those dreaded credit card fees.

Mizzou QB Pribula listed as questionable for the Sooners

A Missouri judge has struck down a 2022 Missouri law that criminalizes public and private school library employees who provide “sexually explicit material” to children. Gilian Wilcox, director of litigation for the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri, is pleased the Jackson County judge’s ruling is in the ACLU’s favor. Wilcox agrees with the judge […]

Many employees of businesses too small to offer group health insurance plans are facing a financial crunch as Affordable Care Act costs are set to go up. David Overfelt, President of the Missouri Retailers Association, said the recent government shutdown highlighted the high price tag workers face who don’t have the option of employer-provided group […]

(Jefferson City, MO)  —  Mineral-rich Missouri could be in a good spot amid concerns about over-reliance on China, the main supplier of minerals. Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Kurt Schaefer told Missourinet the state has 30 of the nation’s 50 critical minerals, including cobalt, nickel, antimony germanium, and lead.   “We’re one of the top […]

With temperatures dropping homeowners are getting some unwelcome guests for the winter. University of Missouri Extension state wildlife and fisheries specialist Bob Pearce told Missourinet that it is time to get prepared to keep rodents out of your home. “They’re looking for a place where they can have safety, but also access to food sources,” […]

If you have ever cruised down Route 66, you know it’s more than just a highway—it’s a piece of Americana. As the Mother Road turns 100, Missouri is helping lead the celebration. The State Historical Society of Missouri has teamed up with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Google Arts & Culture to share stories, […]

Missouri’s 45th attorney general took over in September and has set her agenda. Alisa Nelson gets to know Catherine Hanaway, who says fighting violent crime is her first, second, and third priorities. 

A St. Louis school is being recognized nationally for something that benefits everyone: cleaner air, cooler temperatures, and a connection to nature. The Arbor Day Foundation has named Premier Charter School a 2024–2025 Tree Campus, recognizing its efforts to educate students about environmental stewardship and enhance the local community. Show Me Today welcomes Jessica Smyth, […]

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has launched an investigation into the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA). According to State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, a whistleblower was told they could not apply for a board position because the person is white and male, citing a policy requiring at-large seats to represent an “under-represented gender or […]

The Missouri Supreme Court is weighing two election-related lawsuits. First, the high court heard arguments Wednesday on the state’s photo identification requirement for voting. The law was passed in 2022 and replaces earlier versions of the state’s photo ID requirement that were struck down by the State Supreme Court. Attorney Jason Orr, who is representing […]

(Columbia, MO)  —  Columbia Regional Airport Manager Michael Parks says the recent Allegiant Airlines announcement is just one example of how the mid-Missouri airport is growing.  Allegiant will begin non-stop service from Columbia to Orlando and Destin, Florida in June.  Parks says that news along with more options from United and American Airlines will easily […]

A Missouri lawmaker wants the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) to make an exception for Missouri State University in Springfield. The Bears are in their first season as a Football Bowl Subdivision team, but NCAA rules block transitioning programs from postseason play for two years. State Rep. and Missouri State alum Melanie Stinnett, R-Springfield, told […]

If you have recruited your child or grandchild to help you with your technology problems, a St. Louis high school is taking that same idea a step further with its students. Alisa Nelson talks to August Lacey and Baxter Boegeman, seniors at Lindbergh High School, who are part of Copilot, a student-run IT help desk.

It’s that time of year again in Missouri—firearm deer season is underway, and that means more than just hunters heading outdoors. It also means more deer on the move, and more chances for drivers to encounter them on the road. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger talked with Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain Scott White […]

Missouri businesses are bracing for the upcoming surge of shoppers roaming the store aisles and browsing the web for holiday gifts. David Overfelt with the Missouri Retailers Association told Marshall Griffin what we can expect from the 2025 Christmas shopping season.

How much of an impact does Missouri’s state parks and historic sites have on the Show-Me State’s economy? The State Parks Division has teamed up with the University of Missouri to conduct an online survey to measure how much people spend on visiting state parks and the surrounding areas. Daniel Engler is Planning Section Manager […]