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Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
A daily podcast that focuses on stories all across Missouri. Show Me Today offers unique perspectives on our state while being fun and entertaining.
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Missouri Department of Conservation shares summer tips for keeping wildlife wild
Summer means more Missourians are spending time outdoors, and that often leads to encounters with young birds, rabbits, raccoons, foxes, and other wildlife…
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Strengthening Missouri's Youth & Family Engagement: A Practical, Research-Informed Framework
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…
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Lincoln University Opens New Center to Serve Missouri Workforce Needs
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…
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Silver Dollar City Unveils New Miner’s Mountain Express Coaster Coming in 2027
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…
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How to Save Money When Buying a New or Used Car
Buying a car right now can be an expensive proposition. New and used vehicle prices remain high, so finding a good deal may require consumers to think a little…
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Missouri Department of Mental Health launches Life Launch guide to strengthen youth and family engagement
Meaningful engagement with young people and families takes more than simply giving them a seat at the table. JJ Gossrau, the director of Missouri's Early…
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Working military dogs memorial added to Veterans park in Rolla, thanks to a 15-year-old Eagle Scout
15-year-old Mason Hirtz worked for two years to create a memorial addition for the Veterans Memorial Park in Rolla; specifically for working military dogs.With…
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Back-To-School Bargains Or Scams? Better Business Bureau Helps Missouri Families Spot The Difference
Back-to-school shopping can put a strain on family budgets, and scammers know it.Matt Pilger talked with Khesha Duncan of the Better Business Bureau in…
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The Mafia Is Coming to the Classroom and Online at Truman State This Fall
Forget what you think you know about the Mafia from The Godfather and The Sopranos. A new course at Truman State University is taking a deeper look at the real…
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What to look out for as Perseid Meteor Showers pass Missouri's night sky
It’s time for the cosmic fireworks show known as the Perseid Meteor Showers. Our astronomy expert, Paul Temple, tells Ashley Byrd what to watch for.See Privacy…
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Northeast Missouri Lawmaker Joins New Council To Combat Human Trafficking
Human trafficking remains a serious problem in Missouri, and lawmakers are taking new steps to address it. State Representative Ed Lewis of Moberly recently…
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Missouri S&T Researchers Develop Technology to Improve Organ Transport, Mine the Moon
Researchers at Missouri S&T are developing everything from technology that could speed lifesaving organ transplants to systems designed to mine the moon. We'll…
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Missouri Data Center Debate: Water, Power, Property Rights and Privacy
As Missouri continues to see interest from data center developers, some lawmakers are raising questions about how those projects could affect communities…
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Columbia Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week with family fun, local food and community events
National Farmers Market Week is shining a spotlight on one of Missouri's biggest and most successful producer-only markets. The Columbia Farmers Market is…
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What Missouri voters decided and why it matters to you
Missouri voters have spoken, and now the focus shifts from election night results to what they mean for the state going forward. From the defeat of two…
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What Missouri sports fans need to know about the push to save college athletics
College athletics has changed dramatically in just the past few years, but a bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt, has…
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World Trade Center steel beam visits Kansas City and St. Louis as Tunnels to Towers honors 9/11 heroes
A powerful piece of American history is making its way across the country as part of the Tunnels to Towers Foundation's Steel Across America tour. An authentic…
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Alford Reflects on Years of Effort to Secure New Mission for Missouri's Whiteman
Missouri Congressman Mark Alford is touting progress on several fronts, including a potential F-15E mission for Whiteman Air Force Base, a bipartisan military…
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Heat, Torrential Rains Dominate July Missouri Weather
University of Missouri Extension Climatologist Zach Leasor says the wild weather in July is surprising on a couple of fronts. Oppressive heat and torrential…
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Missouri DOR Gives Update On New Temp Tag System
Missourians buying a vehicle next year will be among the first in the state to try out the new FUSION system. The Department of Revenue says it will eliminate…
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Missouri Primary Election 2026 Key Decisions That Could Shape the State’s Future
The Missouri primary is Tuesday, August 4th, and voters across the state are preparing to make important decisions that could shape Missouri for years to come…
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Missouri movie review includes Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Patrick McDonald's July picks
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is one of the year's biggest movies, but does it live up to the enormous hype?Our movie expert Patrick McDonald has some…
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Poplar Bluff couple help create new law, new state role for helping dementia patients
Bobby Marshall’s goal is to be the first survivor of Early Onset Alzheimer's. He was diagnosed 11 years ago, and now he and his wife, Sandy, in Poplar Bluff…
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Austin Simmons, Ahmad Hardy and the Biggest Mizzou Football Storylines for 2026
Mizzou football opens the season with high expectations, but also plenty of questions. Can transfer quarterback Austin Simmons provide the explosive passing…
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Missouri Electric Cooperatives provides much more than reliable electric services
You may be familiar with Missouri Electric Cooperatives, but are you familiar with how a cooperative impacts economic development?Jana Rosier with Osage Valley…
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New State Designation Puts Missouri Military Academy In The Spotlight
A historic Missouri institution is getting statewide recognition.Matt Pilger spoke with Missouri Military Academy President General Richard Geraci about what…
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New book shows complicated history of early Missouri through the life of one man
A new book from the University of Missouri Press introduces readers to one man who lived MANY lives in early Missouri.Ashley Byrd interviews writer and…
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ESPN, Road Trips And Softball: A Missouri All-Star Story
A mother and daughter from Harrisburg recently had the chance to represent Missouri on a big stage. Kensley Murphy played, and her mom, Kendra Murphy, coached…
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Missouri Moves Ahead With New SNAP Eligibility For Food Purchases
Ever wonder why a Twix might be allowed under Missouri's new SNAP rules, but a Snickers might not? The answer has to do with ingredients under the state's…
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Union Pacific’s Big Boy Engine Part Of Missouri’s Rich Railroad History
Missouri railroading buffs turned out in droves to see Union Pacific’s historic “Big Boy” engine. The engine is just part of a rich railroading history in the…
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University of Missouri to lead the largest federal grant in state history
It’s a big deal: The University of Missouri campuses and 240 partners have gotten a federal grant of $160 million to create a Midwest hub for Mining…
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Missouri Star Trek History Preserved by the State Historical Society Available to the Public
If you think comic conventions are a modern phenomenon, think again. Long before Comic-Con became a household name, thousands of Star Trek fans were making…
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Missouri's 'Aquatic Cowboy' Shares Incredible Stories of Underwater Recoveries and Life on the Lake
Most of us have dropped a pair of sunglasses or a set of keys into the lake and figured they were gone forever. But for one Missouri diver, finding the…
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Cyclospora Cases Rise in Missouri. What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself
We've all seen the headlines about Cyclospora, the parasite behind what's being called "explosive diarrhea." While that certainly grabs your attention, there's…
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Missouri Frog Gigging Keeps an Ozarks Tradition Alive
If you've spent much time around Missouri's rivers, you've probably heard someone say there's nothing quite like being on the water after dark. For many…
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More Graduates Skip College As Missouri Employers Face Youth Worker Shortage
Many Missouri employers depend on young workers, but a new report shows that pool is getting smaller. At the same time, more Missouri students are going…
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New drug in town: cychlorphine more dangerous than fentanyl
New synthetic opioids are popping up faster than they can be regulated. For parents and partiers: Be careful. Ashley Byrd talks with Dr. Alex Krotulski, a…
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What's Happening in Missouri's Housing Market? Expert Shares Advice for Buyers and Sellers
Whether you're looking to buy your first home, thinking about selling, or just wondering if now is the right time to make a move, the housing market is one of…
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100-thousand apprenticeships: Missouri has lofty goals for some of the most desired trades
Missouri is looking to expand apprenticeships as a pathway to good-paying careers, setting an ambitious goal of reaching 100,000 apprentices by September 2027…
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Missouri Shares Excitement Over Netflix's 'Little House on the Prairie'
Few stories have captured the imaginations of generations of readers and television viewers quite like Little House on the Prairie. With Netflix developing a…
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MR340 Returns to Missouri River as Hundreds of Paddlers Tackle the World's Longest Nonstop River Race
For four days and three nights, the Missouri River becomes home to one of the most unique endurance events anywhere in the world. The MR340 challenges paddlers…
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Cooper’s Landing, BoatHenge, music and river cleanups create a renaissance, soon to be a featured in a documentary
Missouri River Renaissance: A documentary showcasing the Missouri River's transformation back into the "it" spot to be. Producer Jim Karpowicz tells Ashley…
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Rural Missouri Mag Highlights Best Family Day Trips from Zoos, Dinosaurs, Orchards and More
Looking for an affordable family adventure this summer? From feeding exotic animals in Wright City and discovering dinosaur fossils in Springfield to riding a…
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Why EV Repairs Are More Complicated and How to Know When Your Brakes Need Attention
Electric vehicles are becoming more common on Missouri roads, but repairing them after a crash isn't always as simple as fixing a traditional gas-powered car…
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Missouri State Fair follows America 250 theme, focuses on youth, features military events
The Missouri State Fair is coming up from August 13 to 23rd. Mat Pilger gets a special preview from State Agriculture Director Chris Chinn and State Fair…
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What Missouri Drivers Need To Know About The State’s New $13 Billion Transportation Plan
Missouri's transportation future is starting to take shape. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has approved a new five-year transportation…
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Mizzou AD Laird Veatch: North End Zone Nearly Sold Out, New Stadium Experience to Boost Tigers' Home Field Advantage
Missouri football fans will notice more than just a new look at Faurot Field this season. Mizzou Athletics Director Laird Veatch says the nearly completed…
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Congressman Mark Alford on military priorities, healthcare and housing act
Congressman Mark Alford represents Northwest Missouri and has been busy between the Armed Services Committee and helping to pass the bipartisan-supported…
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Royals Analyst Explains What Went Wrong in Kansas City's Disappointing 2026 Season
The Kansas City Royals entered the season with playoff expectations but head into the second half well below .500.Royals insider David Lesky of Inside the…
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Cardinals Insider Says Jordan Walker's Home Run Derby Win Caps Remarkable Turnaround
Jordan Walker's Home Run Derby title is more than a memorable All-Star moment. Cardinals host Matt Pauley says it highlights the young slugger's resilience…
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How Right-of-Way Maintenance in Missouri Helps Prevent Power Outages
When the power goes out, the first question most of us ask is, “When will it come back on?” A lot of the work that prevents those outages happens long before…
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Missouri Auto Expert: Why New Car Prices Keep Rising, Whether Hybrids Are Worth It, and Where America's Safest Drivers Live
If you've shopped for a new vehicle lately, you've probably experienced a little sticker shock. The average price of a new car has now climbed above $50,000…
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Missouri Prison Research Program Promotes Calmer, Safer Facilities
Four Missouri prisons are trying out a prison reform technique aimed at creating a calmer, safer environment. University of Missouri Social Work Professor…
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Missouri Classrooms Are Changing: How New Teachers Are Preparing for Gen Alpha and Beyond
As Gen Z and millennials continue reshaping the workforce, they're looking for careers that offer purpose, flexibility, and the chance to make a real…
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Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison addresses Healthcare, Housing And Foreign Policy
A lot is happening in Washington these days—from disagreements over housing policy to questions about America's response to Iran and the future of healthcare…
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Missouri health officials unpack "explosive diarrhea" parasite outbreak
Nearly 20 states have reported cases of cyclosporiasis, which causes upset stomach and severe diarrhea.Missouri Epidemiologist Nathan Koffarnas says such cases…
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How Missourians Can Reset Their Budget and Financial Goals for the Second Half of 2026
Halfway through 2026, it is a great time to take a fresh look at your finances. Whether you're feeling the impact of higher prices or want to make more…
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Missouri Film Incentives Fueling New Projects
Similar to 2025, the Missouri Film Office says this year is shaping up to be a good year for Missouri-based movies, documentaries, short films, TV shows, and…
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Missouri Partners with Federal Government to Speed Nuclear Energy Projects
Missouri is looking to speed up the development of nuclear energy and other major infrastructure projects by partnering with the federal government. Governor…
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Missouri Drivers Are Getting Hit With These Expensive Auto Problems: How to Avoid Them
If you're planning a summer road trip or just driving around Missouri, a few changes are happening in the automotive world that could end up costing you money…