Missouri’s turnover rate in the childcare industry is high, and an organization is focused on changing that. Child Care Aware of Missouri will initiate a test program in St. Louis County called WAGE$. Alisa Nelson talks with Beth Ann Lang, Deputy CEO, who says no business can function with a turnover of 30-40% annually.

Missouri lawmakers are debating everything from what appears on pesticide labels to how the state attracts film and television productions.  Matt Pilger talked with State Representative Kurtis Gregory about his bill tying Missouri pesticide labels to the EPA—and his push to revive Missouri’s film tax credit program on Show Me Today.

Avian influenza is back, as the USDA says what could be the largest outbreak in U.S. history threatens flocks across the country, including in Missouri. Marshall Griffin talked about it with Dr. Chelsey Shivley, a Washington, D.C.-based veterinarian working with the USDA.

Law enforcement took a power washer to the entire southwest Missouri region as part of a sting called “Operation Spring Cleaning.” That’s according to Matt Price, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. During a news conference, he said the operation led to more than 100 people being charged for a variety of […]

Missouri is playing a role far beyond its borders as the conflict with Iran continues, according to Gov. Mike Kehoe. Kehoe said Missouri-based military units were involved in Operation Midnight Hammer – last summer’s initial strikes against Iran – and the current military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury. “We’re very proud of our B‑2 […]

Missouri’s health care laws are being challenged by someone who’s worked on the front lines. Matt Pilger sat down with Senator Patty Lewis, the first registered nurse ever elected to the Missouri Senate, to talk about her bill that would expand prescribing authority for nurse practitioners.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady last week, keeping its target range at 3.5% to 3.75%. As a result, markets sold off sharply. The S&P 500 fell nearly 1.5%, the Dow Jones dropped more than 700 points, and the Nasdaq closed down 1.5%. Eric Robert, Director of Investments at Stifel’s St. Louis office, told […]

I break down why Travis Kelce signed a three-year deal to play one year

Missourians are being warned about growing pressure on the state’s insurance market. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance says lawsuit abuse is driving up costs, with Director Angela Nelson warned it now amounts to a tort tax of more than $1,200 a year per person. “I believe they estimated it somewhere around $3,400, I […]

An 81-year-old Vietnam veteran and longtime baseball coach from Gravois Mills got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play with the Savannah Bananas, the fan-favorite exhibition team known for their dance routines and entertaining style. Friends launched a Facebook campaign, Let’s Get Old Man on the Savannah Bananas, to make sure Rob Herrelson got his chance to […]

Two Missouri residents have come down with clade I mpox – making them the first known cases in Missouri and the thirteenth and fourteenth cases nationally. The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says both people are adults and the cases are unrelated to one another. A public health investigation showed that the two […]

Missouri courts are warning the public about fake websites posing as the state’s official Case.net system. Court leaders say a fraudulent site discovered this week — Casenetmo.us — could expose Missouri users to viruses or other malware. Other fraudulent web addresses included: mo-casenet.us casenetmo.net mo-case.net casenetmonet.website3.me www-casenetmo.us The Missouri Judiciary stresses there is only one […]

Ticket prices are soaring as Missouri men’s basketball prepares to play its first NCAA Tournament game in the state in more than four decades, tipping off Friday night in St. Louis. According to Ticketmaster, the cheapest ticket for the Friday evening session at the Enterprise Center—featuring Missouri’s matchup against Miami—was listed at about $226, the […]

Treating early psychosis requires more than just medical care. It takes a dedicated team of professionals who work together to support young people and their families through therapy, education, medication management, and community support. The professionals providing this care can face burnout and workforce shortages. Dr. Kate Hardy joins Show Me Today to discuss why […]

More Missouri homeowners are rethinking the traditional lawn and turning to native landscaping that works with nature instead of against it. From saving water to attracting pollinators and reducing maintenance, native plants offer big benefits. Nathan Mechlin with the Missouri Department of Conservation joins Show Me Today to talk about how to design a native […]

Saint Louis delivered a decisive performance in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, defeating Georgia 102-77 behind an efficient offensive showing and consistent defensive pressure. Dion Brown led the way with 18 points on 9-of-10 shooting, all coming at the rim, as the Billikens controlled the tempo early and never allowed the Bulldogs to […]

What do Missourians think of the job performances of President Trump, Congress, and other officeholders? Steve Rogers is a political science professor at St. Louis University and directs the SLU/YouGov Poll. He told KMOX Radio that the number of Missourians that “strongly support” the president is declining. “So for example, Donald Trump’s strong approval numbers […]

Missouri now has 13 baby boxes statewide. The newest one was dedicated on Thursday at the Cole County EMS building in Jefferson City. Baby boxes allow parents in crisis to safely and anonymously surrender a newborn, knowing help is just seconds away. Gov. Mike Kehoe spoke during Thursday’s dedication and said the focus of baby […]

The Missouri Senate’s leader says she does not think children are a priority. State Senate President Pro-Tem Cindy O’Laughlin says if they were a priority, Missouri would not be where it is.  Alisa Nelson talks to O’Laughlin, who thinks the state should drill down and also think big picture to achieve better outcomes for kids. 

Engines roaring, tight turns, speed wobbles, jagged obstacles, and high-flying jumps… motor cross has a bit of it all. Your chance to see it comes to the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis on April 4. Professional dirtbike rider and Missouri native Austin Forkner joins Cameron Conner to unpack how electrifying this sport is.