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 […]

Oh, what a feeling, Toyota! That catchy slogan from the 80s still rings a bell. Fast forward to today, Toyota is giving folks in Troy, in the east-central part of Missouri, something new to feel good about. The company announced plans to add 57 jobs at its casting plant located in Lincoln County. Todd Williams, […]

A new age-verification regulation will take effect in Missouri on November 30 to require pornographic websites to block minors from accessing sexually explicit content. It is the first regulation change made by Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway since taking office in September. “My real fear is that children who have had it normalized to them […]

The IRS is granting extra time for those still picking up the pieces from this year’s severe storms and flooding. Individuals and businesses in dozens of Missouri counties now have until March 30, 2026, to file tax returns and make payments. IRS spokesperson Stacey Engle explained why this decision goes beyond the original Federal Emergency […]

A meat snack company in Audrain County is making big moves. Western Smokehouse Partners just opened a new plant in Mexico, Missouri, and it’s already seeing rapid growth. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger chats with CEO and President Matt Bormann to talk about the company’s expansion, rising beef costs, and what the future might […]

The government shutdown and President Trump’s trade war have been hot-button topics for several weeks. Alisa Nelson talks to Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss about their impact on the economy.  

From classrooms to clinics, some Missourians may once again be keeping a close eye on COVID—this time, it’s a new variant with a complicated name and growing concern. NB.1.8.1 is making headlines, and it’s already affecting communities across the state. So, what do we need to know, and how worried should we be? Today on […]

Could Pribula be back at QB against Oklahoma?

It’s a sight and sound that signals the season in Missouri — the Salvation Army’s Red Kettles are back. Magen Hudson, Director of the Salvation Army Center in Pettis County, told Missourinet that the campaign is more than just a holiday tradition, it’s a lifeline for neighbors in need. “This Christmas is going to be […]

U.S. Forest Service firefighters are trying to put out a wildfire burning on Mark Twain National Forest in southwest Missouri. Cody Norris, a Forest Service spokesman, told Missourinet the fire is growing in the Cassville and Roaring River State Park area. “Crews responded to and sized it up to about 50 acres,” said Norris. “It’s […]

U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Mo. 1st District, is pushing for U.S. House members to vote to release the files on Jeffrey Epstein, the multimillionaire and sex offender who died in jail in 2019. “Even if my mother was in the Epstein files, I would be supporting releasing those files,” Bell told Missourinet. “Because it is […]

The Kansas City Chiefs fell 22–19 in Denver, dropping to 5–5 and continuing a season-long struggle in close games. Patrick Mahomes accounted for Kansas City’s biggest offensive moments, including a 21-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce that briefly gave the Chiefs a fourth-quarter lead. Kelce’s score was the 84th of his career, moving him past […]

Missouri closed out its home schedule with a 49–27 win over Mississippi State, led by a historic performance from running back Ahmad Hardy and two defensive scores that helped the Tigers improve to 7–3 overall and 3–3 in SEC play. Hardy became just the second player in program history to rush for 300 yards, finishing […]

A movie filmed extensively in St. Louis is lighting up the box office. Soul on Fire tells the true story of John O’Leary, a St. Louis native who survived burns over 100% of his body and went on to inspire millions. Stacey Nation, originally from Wellsville — a small town in Montgomery County in east-central […]

Missouri Supreme Court Judge Mary Russell has received the Sandra Day O’Connor Award, the highest honor from the National Judicial College. Russell, who has twice served as Chief Justice, was recognized for her leadership and commitment to civics education, including visiting all 46 judicial circuits and writing monthly columns to explain court processes. She also […]

Missouri drivers could face more than the usual dangers this weekend, with firearm deer hunting season opening Saturday and mating season in full swing. Missouri State Highway Patrol Cpt. Scott White told Missourinet that deer activity—and roadway crossings—will spike. “We tell people we can give a bunch of statistics and crash numbers, but the truth […]

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe says scrapping the state’s personal income tax will be his top priority for 2026. “We will push very hard with House and Senate leadership and House and Senate sponsors to make sure Missourians know that we would love to see a plan come together that’s responsible,” Kehoe told a group of […]

Missouri’s cold-weather rule is in effect. The Missouri Public Service Commission’s Forrest Gossett joins Marshall Griffin on Show Me Today.

Pennies may be small, but their absence could bring big changes to how Missourians handle cash. The federal government has stopped producing them, and that decision is already raising questions for banks, businesses, and everyday transactions across the state. Today on Show Me Today, reporter Matt Pilger speaks with Jackson Hataway, President of the Missouri […]

A bill signed by President Donald Trump to reopen the federal government contains language that could effectively shut down America’s hemp industry. A provision will ban unregulated THC-infused edibles and drinks nationwide one year from now. Brooklyn Hill, president of Mo Hemp Trade Association, told Missourinet what happens next. “So what the signing of the […]