The next phase of the massive $2.8 billion project to expand I-70 to six lanes across Missouri is officially underway. Marshall Griffin talked about it with Eric Kopinski, Program Director for the Improve I-70 project

A Missouri community’s effort to support fire victims, has been touched by a national Venmo payment app scam. Smithville Chamber of Commerce Director Ericka Winston tells Sue Danielson on Show Me Today what happened.

Royals bullpen stunned again, Blues go out on a high note

A bill nearing the finish line in the Missouri Legislature aims to protect small business owners from predatory trial attorneys who say their websites are not compliant with federal law. Alisa Nelson talks to Brad Jones, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business, who says these attorneys make a mockery of the Americans with Disabilities Act. He says they demand thousands […]

The western Missouri city of Clinton was roughed up a little by a tornado that touched down Wednesday evening. Clinton Fire Chief Mark Manuel told Missourinet that there’s not a lot of damage and no reported injuries. “There wasn’t a lot of damage,” Manuel said. “There is some minor to moderate damage to some individual […]

The Missouri Senate approved a sweeping tax overhaul early Thursday, advancing a plan that would eliminate the state’s personal income tax and replace it with a broader sales tax. The proposal would also end automatic triggers used to reduce income tax rates. State Sen. Mike Henderson, R-Desloge, voted in favor of the measure, despite calling […]

Barricades are up along several southwest Missouri roads, due to heavy rain that prompted flooding.  MoDOT Assistant SW District Engineer Cindy Dunnaway says there are three closures in Barton County and one in Polk County (as of Thursday, April 16th at 2pm).  She notes crews will inspect the pavement of the roads once the water […]

This month, coin collectors from the Midwest will gather in Missouri. April is also the month the mint releases a NEW nickel in honor of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday- there’s more to that story, so Ashley Byrd asks our coin specialist, Dave Sorrick, to tell us more.

A long‑standing student organization at the University of Missouri is facing an uncertain future, and it’s raising questions about how students are represented in state government. Matt Pilger talks with former Missouri State Representative Ted Farnen about the Associated Students of the University of Missouri and why he says its possible elimination could silence student voices across the state.

Another high school athletic season is nearing completion. Here to talk about the biggest stories, successes, and challenges is MSHSAA Communications Director Andrew Kauffman.

Spring in Missouri isn’t just something you see, it’s something you go looking for. Somewhere out there, hidden in the leaves, are morel mushrooms. For Barbara Baird, the Accidental Ozarkian, this isn’t just a hobby. It’s a seasonal ritual that turns an ordinary walk in the woods into a slow, careful treasure hunt where the reward at […]

At North Town Tavern and Pizza, it starts like a dare and ends like a spectacle. A massive 35-pound stein filled with beer sits on the bar, waiting for the next brave customer to try lifting it with one hand and taking a drink. It sounds simple enough until you see it in person. What […]

A Missouri circuit court judge has upheld the MOScholars program, rejecting a legal challenge aimed at blocking the state’s school choice initiative. The ruling came from Cole County Circuit Court, where the judge dismissed all constitutional claims against the program. MOScholars, formally known as the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program, allows taxpayer-funded scholarships to be […]

Third graders in Missouri’s public schools could be held back one year if they’re not reading at a 3rd-grade level under legislation in a Missouri Senate committee. HB 2872 has already passed the Missouri House. The sponsor – State Rep. Cathy Jo Loy, R-Carthage – said not being able to read at a 3rd-grade level […]

A murder case in southwest Missouri’s Springfield has led to call for tougher actions against illegal immigrants that commit crimes. Several law enforcement personnel and some elected leaders took part in a press conference last week, during which they highlighted the killing of Miles Young, 15. The suspect is Yefrey Archaga, 18, a Honduran national […]

Health experts in Missouri are keeping a close watch on a newly identified COVID‑19 variant known as Cicada, though confirmed cases in the state remain limited. Dr. Sayo Weihs with University Health in Kansas City says the Cicada variant carries dozens of genetic mutations that could allow it to get around some existing immunity. Still, […]

While severe wildfires have not affected Missouri yet, the nation’s fires surrounding the state may be a sign of things to come. Cameron Conner sits down with State Climatologist Zack Leasor to discuss how these national fires may already be hindering Missouri and what the state’s fire chances are.

As the war against Iran continues, a 30-year-old woman from Iran now living in Missouri hopes to see the fundamentalist Islamic regime ousted from power. Negin Nezamipour Azari now lives in Cape Girardeau with her husband, who also escaped from Iran. She talked with Marshall Griffin about how she eluded the authorities and made her way to […]

As we head into spring and summer, more of us are spending time outdoors, tackling home projects, and firing up grills, but it’s also a time when natural gas safety can be overlooked. From digging in the yard to storm season and outdoor equipment, small missteps can lead to big problems. Mark Brandt with the […]

Missouri, federal and local law enforcement agencies are coordinating security plans for the FIFA World Cup matches scheduled for Kansas City this summer. Gov. Mike Kehoe hosted a security roundtable Monday in Jefferson City with FBI Co‑Deputy Director Andrew Bailey, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves, and representatives from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri […]