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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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- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
“See Tracks Think Train” Week Reminds Missourians to Stay Alert Around Trains
September 15th through the 21st is 'See Tracks Think Train®' Week, a nationwide rail safety campaign that’s also being observed here in Missouri. Operation…
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From High School to the National Guard: How 9/11 Shaped One Missouri Leader
On the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Missouri State Representative Bill Hardwick is remembering the moment that changed everything—from his decision to…
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Missouri Memories: Chris Gervino Looks Back on Decades of MU Sports Coverage
If you follow Missouri sports, chances are you have heard Chris Gervino’s voice calling the action or reporting the story over the years. The long-term…
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STL's role in flight: Honoring an aircraft that changed naval aviation forever
The roar of the first F/A-18 Super Hornet still echoes in aviation history. St. Louis was at the heart of it.This fall, the National Museum of Transportation…
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Department of Mental Health shares resourceful tools for Missouri educators
Managing a personal and professional life is a daunting task for anyone in the workforce, but it can be especially draining on Missouri educators. The…
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Snowstorms, Solutions, and Civics: Missouri Teen’s Road to Nationals
Missouri is heading to the national civics spotlight this fall, and it’s all thanks to a Kansas City-area teen with a sharp eye for public policy. Konnor…
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Missouri MDC program taking root statewide
Missouri property owners can order seedlings from the state’s forest nursery through mid-April. State Forest Nursery Supervisor Mike Fiaoni says there’s a wide…
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Missouri Council on Aging wants public comments on “aging with dignity” plan
State leaders are asking Missourians to review and comment on a plan designed to allow residents to age with dignity. The 10-year Master Plan, compiled by…
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Want to invite dinosaurs to an event? Missouri company will take you there
A Mid-Missouri company allows you to interact with dinosaurs, and we’re not talking about a fossilized diagram. Cameron Conner is here with Jill Dudley, owner…
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Data on women in the workforce in Missouri: large presence, less pay
Researchers at the State Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development study what types of jobs are available and where they are located across the…
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Missouri lawmaker says help is now available for St. Louis-area victims of radioactive contamination
Several hundred people crowded into a recent town hall meeting to hear about the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, which was revived and expanded to…
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New law creates Career-Tech Certificate for Missouri students
A wide-ranging education workforce bill is now law in Missouri. Marshall Griffin talked with State Representative Ann Kelley about one of the bill’s…
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Missouri Schools Use New Guide to Support Student Mental Health
As students return to school, many families feel both hopeful and overwhelmed. However, the 2025 Suicide Prevention & 988 Guide for Missouri schools is…
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Missouri study: Number of women leaving workforce continues to plunge
New research shows a jump in the number of women leaving the workforce. Alisa Nelson chats with Wendy Doyle, of women’s advocacy nonprofit United WE in Kansas…
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Postage Stamp Inspired Mural Celebrates St. Louis Arch’s 60 Years
The Gateway Arch is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and a new mural will soon add to its story. Local artist Jillian Kaye was chosen as the winner…
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Study: 2019 Missouri law boosts access to breast cancer screenings for Medicaid patients
A new study shows a 2019 Missouri law expanding mammogram coverage boosted breast cancer screening rates – especially for Medicaid patients. Alisa Nelson talks…
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Missouri is trying to decrease its roadway fatalities for a third straight year
The Missouri Department of Transportation reports that Missouri is trending towards a decline in roadway fatalities for the third straight year. Currently down…
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Missouri’s new Public Defender System director says he needs funding released to recruit workers
Missouri has a new director of the state Public Defender System. Alisa Nelson chats with Matthew Crowell, who talks about his goals to recruit and retain more…
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Sports betting in Missouri only three months away!
In roughly three months, Missouri residents won’t have to leave the state to bet on their favorite sports teams. Marshall Griffin talked with Missouri Gaming…
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An ‘American Gladiator’ frequents the halls of the Missouri Capitol
Back in the 80s and 90s, there was a reality TV sports competition called ‘American Gladiators,’ with super-sized athletes wearing patriotic spandex and taking…
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Missouri-based DEA agent advises parents to educate their kids about online drug threats
A federal law enforcement agent is urging parents to have “open conversations” with their kids about the dangers of drug use as they return to school. Marshall…
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Get Fired Up for Missouri Football with Winning Tailgate Tips
When it comes to football season, the food is just as important as the action on the field. Megan Day of Burnt Finger BBQ joins us just in time for Mizzou’s…
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Better detection and new deadlines coming for Missouri 811 excavation rules
Missouri contractors will soon have some new safety requirements when conducting excavations, thanks to a new state law that takes effect August 28th. Marshall…
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MU psychologist has two strategies that are transforming classrooms into positive environments
The University of Missouri has been teaching teachers to use strategies that promote positive social interactions in the classroom. What are the results?Alisa…
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Meet Mr. Fresh: Missouri’s Young CEO on a Mission to Inspire and Empower
At just 10 years old, St. Louis native Joshua Danrich turned his passion into a business, launching Mr. Fresh, a line of air fresheners designed for cars and…
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Boone County Nature School’s learning model makes difference in student behavior
One year ago, the nation’s first nature school opened in central Missouri’s Boone County.Alisa Nelson talks to the State Department of Conservation’s Education…
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Long-standing Chiefs fan produces "a sports opportunity of a lifetime" (LISTEN)
Producer Connor Schell has been a Chiefs fan since moving to the Kansas City area at the age of 12.He never could have imagined the current success of the team…
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In era of fewer town halls, Missouri Congressman Alford continues the tradition
Town halls have become unpopular among many Congressional members because of some of the bad publicity they get.Alisa Nelson talks to west-central Missouri…
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Bonne Terre native is making waves in the National Professional Fishing League
A Snoopy pole and big dreams: that is what Bonne Terre native Chad Marler clung to. Fast forward to now, Marler recently claimed his first title at Lake…
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Hey Missouri—Ready to Raise a Glass for a Great Cause?
Missouri, it’s time to raise a glass—for a good cause.The Battle of the Brews is back for its tenth round, and this year’s celebration promises more than just…
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After property valuation controversy, Sen. Luetkemeyer says legislature might ‘reign in’ Missouri Tax Commission
The fight over property valuation increases has expanded from the Kansas City area, and it might now be in a county near you. There’s a fight brewing between…
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Lt. Governor Wasinger to host events on boats, elder abuse, estate planning for veterans
Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger is traveling around the state over the next month for boats, veterans, and seniors. Alisa Nelson caught up with the…
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Missouri betting analyst gives the latest on the state's new untethered licenses
The Missouri Gaming Commission recently announced the companies that will receive its untethered betting licenses: DraftKings and Circa Sports.Writer and…
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Missouri fuel tax refunds soar
The deadline is approaching for Missourians to apply for fuel tax refunds. Missouri Department of Revenue Director Trish Vincent says thousands of taxpayers…
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Missourians facing big changes in future car buying
Missouri is preparing for big changes in the process of buying a new vehicle. A new law requires buyers to pay the sales tax when they buy the vehicle. The law…
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Soybean Festival in Central Missouri Draws Crowds for Food, Fun, and Tradition
Thousands of people are expected to pack downtown Mexico, Missouri, once again for the annual Soybean Festival. A celebration of community, agriculture, and…
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Missouri Women Set to Try Out For New Pro Baseball League
In the spring of 2026, the Women’s Pro Baseball League will make history as the first professional women’s baseball league in the United States since the…
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Missouri at the center of national experiment for new assessment model
The U.S. Department of Education has chosen Missouri to head up a national experiment on a new statewide assessment model. Missouri is the only state in the…
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Rep. Wolfin says Missouri's special session attempt to keep KC sports is unconstitutional
Now that the state Legislature has passed a special session bill in hopes of keeping the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in Missouri, the fight moves to the…
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Staying Safe from the Summer Threat in Missouri Waters
Late summer in Missouri can bring hidden dangers to our lakes and rivers, including harmful algae blooms that can threaten people, pets, and wildlife. Jeff…
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How the Missouri River Went from Quiet to Chaos: Wally Klein’s 86-Pound Catfish Tale
A jaw-dropping moment on the Missouri River turned into the catch of a lifetime for Wally Klein, who reeled in an 86-pound blue catfish near Saint Charles…
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600 pounds of butter cow creation at Missouri State Fair
Here’s a great story to tell at parties: Going into a freezer for a week to massage 600 pounds of butter into a life-sized cow. It’s a thing – every year for…
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MSU Archeologists discover significant plantation site in Ozarks, an area that is “understudied”
Archeologists from Missouri State University were excited to find a plantation site near Springfield from the frontier era in the Ozarks. The Director of the…
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American beer producers will get a tax break in Missouri (LISTEN)
American brewers are toasting a tax cut that’ll soon be coming to Missouri, and farmers could be one of the largest beneficiaries. State Representative Dane…
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Hundreds of Missouri applicants seek tuition money to chase in-demand careers
Applications are pouring in from potential students, hoping to fill in-demand jobs in Missouri. State education officials say interest is growing in the Fast…
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The Roadside Mural That Stops Traffic in Monett
Barbara Baird, known as the Accidental Ozarkian, explores the hidden gems of Missouri’s Ozarks with rich history and fascinating stories.Today, she takes us to…
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AI becoming a helpful tool to trace Missouri's invasive plants
A PhD candidate at the University of Missouri is using AI to help track the pattern in which invasive pear trees grow. He hopes the model can be developed into…
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More than 200,000 names removed from Missouri’s voter rolls so far this year
So far this year, the names of more than 200-thousand people have been removed from Missouri’s voter rolls.Secretary of State Denny Hoskins joins Show Me Today…
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This health benefit tool could help Missouri child care providers to recruit workers
Missouri has a severe shortage of child care workers, and part of the problem is low wages and no benefits. Alisa Nelson talks to Robin Phillips, CEO of Child…
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AOL Doing Away with Dial Up Internet After 34 Years
During a commercial break, Bill found a story about AOL dial-up internet that sent him down a Hallmark Movie rabbit hole. He had to run his idea past Alisa…
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Chaplains will soon be allowed to work and volunteer in Missouri K-12 public schools
Chaplains will soon be allowed to work and volunteer in public school classrooms in Missouri, thanks to a new law signed by Governor Mike Kehoe.Bill sponsor…
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DHSS unpacks Missouri's alarming role in obesity-related cancer study
Did you know the Midwest has the highest rate of obesity-related cancer deaths? In Missouri, almost two out of every three adults are overweight or obese. Dr…
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988 reminds Missourians of available resources for college-transitioning students
College can be a challenging time for students and their families. Whether it is mental health struggles, substance abuse, or feeling disconnected on campus…
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A Titanic challenge: Cardboard boat race to set sail at Ft. Leonard Wood
Ready, set, paddle…and maybe sink! Fort Leonard Wood in southern Missouri is set to have a cardboard boat race this Saturday. Alisa Nelson visits with Fort…
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Twin City Days Is One of Missouri’s Best Small-Town Festivals You’ve Never Been To…Until Now (LISTEN)
If you are looking for a reason to hit the road and discover something new in Missouri, Twin City Days in Festus and Crystal City pack in everything you love…
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Fried peach pie anyone? Missouri Peach Fair begins August 8th
Bakers in Campbell, Missouri, are busy preparing hundreds of fried peach pies for this year’s Missouri Peach Fair. Long-time organizer Mary Lou Hill has the…
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Will Missouri find enough energy for data centers and you?
Finding additional energy sources to keep the lights on in Missouri homes and businesses is a hot topic since artificial intelligence and data centers came on…
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Nation’s first-ever nature school boosts Missouri student engagement and learning
Almost one year ago, the first-of-its-kind nature school opened in central Missouri. Alisa Nelson talks to the state Department of Conservation’s Education…
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Sandra Hemme, wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 43 years, sues St. Joseph PD
A northwest Missouri woman who was imprisoned for 43 years for a crime that she did not commit is now suing the St. Joseph Police Department. Alisa Nelson…
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Cracking the Code of Hearing Loss: Missouri S&T Researcher Aims to Tune In to the Inner Ear
It starts with a simple “What?”—but for millions, that question echoes daily, and Dr. Parveen Bazard, Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering at Missouri…