Missouri students could be leaving thousands of dollars in financial aid on the table if they don’t file for FAFSA on time. Show Me Today is breaking down what families need to know to get it done right this year. Bill Pollock speaks with Allison Notter, Director of Outreach for the Missouri Department of Higher Education and […]

The Missouri Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a law passed last year that authorized new regulations for writing summaries for ballot measures. Sean Soendker Nicholson, a progressive political activist based in Kansas City, filed suit, claiming the law is unconstitutional because it covers more than one subject – writing ballot summaries and giving […]

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, has joined four other Republicans and every Democrat in the chamber in voting to invoke the War Powers Act, following President Trump’s order last weekend to send the military to Venezuela and capture President Nicholas Maduro. “When it comes to Venezuela, if the President or the Department of War would […]

Missouri Senate Democrats are saying their top priority this legislative session is making life more affordable for Missourians. Senate Minority Leader Doug Beck spoke with reporters at the Capitol on Thursday and said they’re hoping Gov. Mike Kehoe’s plan to gradually eliminate the state income tax includes no new taxes and no tax increases. Beck […]

One of Missouri’s top education priorities for 2026 is making sure every student is assessed for literacy. Missouri Department of Secondary Elementary Education Deputy Commissioner Kelli Jones told Missourinet that state law requires teachers to use approved assessments, and over the past four years, the state has worked to train educators in the science of […]

The 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis serve as the final selection event for Team USA before the 2026 Winter Olympics.  It’s an opportunity to show off St. Louis as a national sporting event site, says Cameron Schoeffel, Director of Sales and Entertainment for St. Louis Union Station.  He […]

Could Missourians see bigger tax refunds this year? The IRS says yes — thanks to changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill passed in July. Show Me Today’s Matt Pilger spoke with IRS spokesperson Stacy Engle about what these changes mean for your wallet.

Mizzou and SLU use late charges for milestone program wins.

Missouri is in the process of restructuring what SNAP recipients can buy with their benefits – cutting out junk food and sugary drinks and replacing them with healthier foods, specifically foods grown in Missouri. Baylee Watts with the Missouri Department of Social Services talks about the state’s new “Healthy SNAP” program with Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin.

Missouri men’s basketball delivered a historic performance Wednesday night, closing the game on a 15–2 run to defeat Kentucky 73–68 at Rupp Arena. The win marked the Tigers’ first victory in Lexington in 10 tries and moved Mizzou to 12–3 overall. The Tigers also improved to 2–0 in SEC play for the first time since […]

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer reportedly shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday who had connections to the Kansas City area. Minnesota News Network reported the victim has been identified as Renee Nicole Good, 37, who lived in Minneapolis with her partner. Good was identified later by her mother, Donna Ganger. […]

Missouri’s 2026 legislative session kicked off on Wednesday. Senate President Pro-Tem Cindy O’Laughlin, entering her final year in the chamber, said she wants to challenge state government to focus on the basics. “Missourians want results, they want better roads, better schools, they want more private home ownership,” said O’Lauglin. “They want safe streets and neighborhoods. […]

A Missouri lawmaker wants to delay union dues for new employees. O’Fallon Republican Mark Matthiesen has pre-filed a bill that would stop labor organizations from collecting union dues until a worker has logged at least 250 hours on the job. Matthiesen told Missourinet that the goal is to prevent unexpected paycheck deductions. “There are some […]

With college football bowl season underway, Missourians are being warned about illegal betting sites posing as legitimate operators. Jack Cardetti with the Sports Betting Alliance told Missourinet that these companies are still active in Missouri. “They’re trying to attract Missouri customers,” said Cardetti. “And quite frankly, customers are going to have a lot less safeguards […]

A program designed to address the state’s nursing shortage has awarded $3.1 million in grants to 21 nursing programs. Lori Scheidt runs the Missouri State Board of Nursing and explains to Missourinet’s Sue Danielson how the funding will be used.

Campus safety is top of mind for many after a recent shooting at Brown University. So, what’s being done here in Missouri? Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger sat down with University of Missouri communications consultant Nicholas Tietsort, who explains why staying alert and planning can make all the difference.

As solar energy projects continue to gain momentum in Missouri, including in Macon County, a state lawmaker wants to impose restrictions on where they can be located. Alisa Nelson talks to Moberly Representative Ed Lewis, who says he wants to ensure that landowners and neighbors get a fair shake. Otherwise, he says he has a bill that would put a stop to solar energy farms altogether in Missouri.

A program that tests water quality for numerous lakes in Missouri, including the Lake of the Ozarks and Table Rock Lake, will shut down operations in 2027 due to federal budget cuts. John Hoke, Deputy Director of the State Division of Environmental Quality, talks about the program with Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin. 

The second session of the 103rd General Assembly begins Wednesday at the Missouri Capitol. Lawmakers are set to be in Jefferson City through mid-May. What can Missouri taxpayers expect from the people elected by a majority of their voters? Word on the street is not much. A major election year happens in 2026, which can […]

On the first day of Missouri’s 2026 legislative session, Show Me Today looks at new Missouri laws already moving through the legislature that could affect your wallet and your family. Alisa Nelson from the Missourinet newsroom explains what Missourians need to know.