A Missouri football legend is headed to the Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame. Matt Pilger talks with longtime Tigers coach Andy Hill about his career, recruiting some of Mizzou’s biggest stars, and the memories that stand out the most.

Cards rally falls short, Royals streak stopped a nine!

Researchers in Missouri have secured a federal grant to study a potential tool to fight the most aggressive and deadly breast cancers. Missouri S&T Assistant Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Professor Mostafa Yazdi says it involves using a piece of a tumor to fight the cancer itself.

Missouri sheriffs are supporting additional safeguards for automated license plate reader systems as debate continues over the use of Flock cameras across the state. Missouri Sheriffs’ Association President Matt Oller said law enforcement leaders recognize concerns about misuse and support measures to address them. “It can be misused and we want to make sure to […]

Who better to train first responders about treating drug addiction than someone they have actually saved? That’s the success story of Jeff Neyens, who has now come full circle. He shares his story with Ashley Byrd.

A new Safe Haven Baby Box is coming to Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks region. Matt Pilger talks with State Representative Jeff Vernetti about the project and why local supporters worked to bring it to Camden County.

A Salmonella outbreak has health officials in Missouri keeping a close watch. For most people, Salmonella causes several days of gastrointestinal symptoms, but it can become much more serious. Missouri State Epidemiologist Nathan Koffarnus joins Show Me Today to explain what health officials know about this latest outbreak and what Missouri families should be doing […]

University of Missouri Athletic Director Laird Veatch is backing a college sports bill championed by U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri. The Protect College Sports Act would create national standards for name, image and likeness compensation, athlete transfers and eligibility. Veatch told Missourinet the legislation is needed because colleges are facing increasing pressure in a […]

Missouri drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses will soon face significantly tougher penalties under a new state law taking effect August 28. As students return to classrooms and college campuses across the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is also reminding motorists to watch for school buses, young drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists sharing the […]

Missouri politics are led by a powerful Republican Majority, but two other parties are active in the state. After the August Primary, Democrats are more confident after some wins that went their way. Ashley Byrd speaks with Ashley Aune, the head of the Democrats in the Missouri House of Representatives.

The Missouri Libertarian Party says it saw a significant increase in voter participation during this month’s primary election, including gains in St. Louis County and across the state. LaDonna Higgins, chair of the St. Louis County Libertarian Central Committee, said voters are looking for an alternative to the two major political parties. She joins Matt […]

When you think about Germany in Missouri, there’s one town that immediately comes to mind: Hermann. German immigrants settled there nearly 190 years ago, and that heritage is still woven into the town’s architecture, festivals, music, and especially its food. Justin Lieser is the Chief Operations Officer at the Tin Mill Restaurant, where traditional German […]

Circuit Court Judge Daniel Green has upheld the arguments of the Missouri Secretary of State and the Attorney General in blocking two voter petitions from the November election ballot. In his ruling in a case heard Tuesday, Green cites the reasoning of Secretary Denny Hoskins and Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, saying “Today’s voters have the […]

* Three consequential cases are headed to the State Supreme Court that test the rights of voters against the responsibilities of the elected. The lawsuit heard Aug. 19 in Cole County Circuit Court raises questions that both sides called “unprecendented.” Veteran state government reporter Rudi Keller takes a deeper look.  by Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent […]

Preliminary results from Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests taken during the 2025-26 school year show students made gains in English language arts, math, science and government, according to information presented Tuesday to the State Board of Education. The MAP tests measure how well students are meeting Missouri Learning Standards. Students in grades 3-8 take English […]

Summer means more Missourians are spending time outdoors, and that often leads to encounters with young birds, rabbits, raccoons, foxes, and other wildlife. While it’s natural to want to help an animal that appears to be alone, conservation experts say the best thing you can do is usually nothing at all. The Missouri Department of […]

What if the largest barrier to helping young people and families is not a lack of programs but a lack of real partnership? Dr. Elizabeth Wynter has created the LifeLaunch Youth and Family Engagement Guide to help solve this issue. EPC Missouri sponsors this segment. Transcript for Dr. Elizabeth Wynter and Bill Pollock

U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., has introduced legislation to protect federal workers from financial hardship during government shutdowns. Alford said federal employees should not face lasting financial consequences because of funding lapses in Washington. “So, this would prevent adverse credit reporting tied to missed payments,” Alford said. “So, if any federal employee misses a payment […]

Silver Dollar City is getting a new family coaster in 2027, and this one is taking riders back to the Ozarks of more than a century ago. Miner’s Mountain Express will send families racing through the history and mystery surrounding Marvel Cave, with mine cars, two lift hills, 15 airtime moments and more than a […]

A year ago, we talked with Lincoln University leaders about plans for a new training center designed to address Missouri’s growing health care and public safety workforce needs. Now the doors are open. Matt Pilger catches up with Lincoln University President Dr. John Moseley.