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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
Missouri Lawmaker Says Lower Wage Could Help Teens Keep Jobs
We’re discussing a proposal that could alter the earnings of Missouri teens on the job. State Senator Joe Nicola, who represents part of the Kansas City area…
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Think twice before calling a Chiefs move a disaster for Missouri
For all the noise around the Kansas City Chiefs moving across the state line, it’s worth slowing down and looking at what this actually means for everyday…
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Why Missouri health experts are paying close attention to what you flush down the toilet
You know, most of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking about what goes down the drain—but public health experts do. Missouri is using wastewater surveillance…
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Delayed justice: Rep. Brian Seitz proposes to fast track competency evaluations for crime suspects
Missouri has a line of nearly 500 court trials on hold for one reason: A traffic jam of crime suspects sitting in jail awaiting a mental health evaluation to…
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From Rolla to the World: Missouri Researchers Speed Up Organ-on-a-Chip Technology
What if building tiny, life-like organs for medical research could be faster and easier? That’s exactly what a team at Missouri S&T is working on. Show Me…
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Missouri resources bridging you to disaster-related assistance in your time of need
The impacts of Missouri disasters can stretch far after the disaster itself ends. Whether that be from compounding financial, physical, or mental health. Jen…
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Scammers Target Missourians In Gold Bar Scam
Missourians are being warned of a tricky gold bar scam. U.S. Attorney Matthew Price of the Western District of Missouri tells Missourinet’s Sue Danielson it’s…
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Woodlands mentors wanted in Missouri
There’s a wide variety of mentoring programs in Missouri, but the newest one hopes to train mentors for landowners whose properties include woodlands. Brian…
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Missouri Fire Marshal Shares Tips to Prevent Holiday Cooking Disasters
The holidays bring family, food, and plenty of time in the kitchen, but they also bring a higher risk of home fires. Missouri State Fire Marshal Tim Bean says…
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St. James Winery offers wines and pairings for the holidays
St. James Winery creates some of the state’s most popular holiday wines. Ashley Byrd talks with Brandon Hohferr about the winery and what they suggest for the…
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What Missourians need to know about the Warner Bros. Discovery takeover
In the latest chapter of streaming/broadcast giants attempting to take over other entertainment industries, Netflix and Paramount are in a bidding war for…
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Are you sure this winter is “brutal?” MU State Climatologist discusses state’s coldest winters
Are you complaining about this winter being “too cold?” Well, MU State Climatologist Zack Leasor tells Cameron Conner of Show Me Today that it could be a lot…
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Missouri Highway Patrol Steps Up Holiday Enforcement and Honors Fallen Officers with Project Blue Light
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is doubling down this holiday season. They are working to keep roads safe and honor those who made the ultimate…
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Missouri’s 12-thousand-plus Restaurants Adjust Business Model Amid Higher Food Costs
The Missouri Restaurant Association says the state’s 12-thousand plus restaurants are hoping for a strong holiday season. Spokesman Buddy Lahl says many are…
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Missouri’s winter birds include majestic owls
A variety of owls come to Missouri for the winter, and if you are lucky, you may see one. Ashley Byrd talks with state ornithologist Kristen Heath-Acre about…
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Health insurance options have arrived for Missouri Farm Bureau members
The Missouri Farm Bureau is adding health care coverage for its members. Brownfield Ag News' Cyndi Young unpacks the news with President Garrett Hawkins.See…
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Hope for Missouri Mail Delivery? Wagner Reports Promising USPS Changes
If you’ve been frustrated waiting for your mail in Missouri, you’re not alone. Congresswoman Ann Wagner says the Postal Service has been plagued by what she…
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St. Louis Christmas Carols Association prepping to bring holiday cheer to eastern Missouri (LISTEN)
You may have heard of the Missouri Hospital Association, the Missouri Retailers Association, and numerous other associations. Did you know that there’s a…
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Missouri AI tech bill to separate man from machine
“It wasn’t me. AI technology did it” is the legal argument that a Missouri lawmaker wants to avoid. Alisa Nelson talks to St. Charles State Representative…
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Rural public transit in Missouri hurting from state budget cut, federal cuts possible
Public transit is not only for large or mid-sized cities, but also for Missouri's rural areas. Funding for these services is in jeopardy. Marshall Griffin…
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Show Me Hope Brings Healing To Missouri After May Tornadoes
In the wake of the devastating May 16 tornadoes, communities across Missouri are grappling with emotional and psychological aftershocks. Thanks to the Show Me…
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Geminid Showers, rare northern lights and the Christmas star: Missouri astronomer helps us watch the winter night skies
Beyond the holiday lights and legends, there are plenty of events and stories in the night sky. Our regular guest, astronomer Paul Temple of Central Methodist…
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Missouri Carves Out Big Role in Thanksgiving: Nearly 8% of U.S. Turkeys Come From the Show-Me State
Missouri isn’t just known for corn and soybeans—it’s also a powerhouse in turkey production. In fact, the Show-Me State ranks fifth in the nation, producing…
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Show Me Hope delivers critical emotional support to Missourians recovering from disasters
Show-Me Hope is Missouri’s crisis counseling program that steps in after disasters to help people manage stress, build coping skills, and reconnect with…
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Cold Weather Brings Unwanted Guests: Missouri Experts Share Tips to Keep Mice Out
As the temperatures drop across Missouri, some homeowners are discovering they’re not the only ones looking for a warm place to stay. Mice and rats are on the…
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Kansas City Repertory Theatre celebrates the career of its Ebeneezer Scrooge
Gary Neal Johnson took over the role of Ebeneezer Scrooge for KC Repertory Theatre’s iteration of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in the year 2000. After…
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Missouri and Kansas team up to exchange voter information
Missouri and Kansas might be bitter rivals in sports, but they are setting their differences aside to update voter information for people who move across state…
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Efforts underway to revive a proposed Missouri casino near Lake of the Ozarks
There’s a renewed effort to win approval for building a casino on the Osage River just below Bagnell Dam.It’s one of two proposed casinos in the planning…
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For the Missouri sci-fi and fantasy readers, top editor shares latest favorites
A top editor of science fiction books and magazines lives in Mid-Missouri. Who better to ask to find holiday gifts for the readers on your list? Ashley Byrd…
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Winter cold brings hidden dangers as Missouri health leaders share life-saving tips
As winter grips Missouri, the dangers of extreme cold go far beyond the icy roads and snowstorms. Dr. Heidi Miller, Chief Medical Officer for the Missouri…
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Bootheel Behavioral Health continues to heal Sikeston months after tornado
When disaster strikes, the emotional toll can be just as devastating as the physical loss. In the wake of the recent tornado that hit Sikeston back on May 16…
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Missouri Compiling New CWD Sample Results, Amid State’s Deer Hunting Season
Missouri is once again attracting hundreds of thousands of deer hunters now through January 15th. The Missouri Department of Conservation says hunters…
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Upcoming symposium in Missouri will focus on holistic health
What is holistic health, and what does healthcare from a holistic perspective look like? Carrie Elsen with MU Extension talks with Marshall Griffin about the…
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U.S. Air Force Band holds free holiday concerts in St. Louis area
The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America has been all over the world to perform in front of live audiences, and they will be putting on free concerts from…
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Columbia Regional Airport expanding flight options
Columbia Regional Airport recently announced new non-stop service from Columbia to Orlando and Destin, Florida. Airport Manager Michael Parks says the flights…
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Missouri students design high-tech tool with special healing power
A group of southwest Missouri students has created a system to heal wounds up to 50% faster. Alisa Nelson talks to the brains behind the technology - Kaden…
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Thinking about getting a real Christmas tree? Missouri farm explains why you should get one
The hustle and bustle of the Christmas tree-buying season is here. Pea Ridge Forest in Hermann is one of Missouri’s Christmas tree farms. Alisa Nelson talks to…
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IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for Missouri Storm Victims Until March 2026
When severe storms and flooding swept through Missouri earlier this year, the damage didn’t stop at homes and businesses — it disrupted lives in ways that can…
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Kansas City-area organization helps homeless veterans get back on their feet
A Kansas City-area organization strives to restore the dignity and self-worth of homeless veterans. Alisa Nelson talks to Debbie Childress, who launched Valor…
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Missouri Insurance Officials Warn of ‘Sticker Shock’ During Open Enrollment
Insurance rates are going up, but what does that mean for Missourians who buy coverage on the open market? And what options do they have?Show Me Today reporter…
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Toyota Boosts Missouri Economy with New Jobs and Hybrid Production
Toyota’s old slogan said, "Oh, what a feeling," and for folks in Troy, Missouri, that feeling is all about growth and opportunity. Toyota is investing millions…
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Missouri’s Red Kettle Campaign: Keeping Lights On and Food on Tables
It’s a sound that means the holidays are here in Missouri — the ringing of a bell next to a bright red kettle. This year, that familiar tradition carries more…
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Missouri’s top teacher celebrates gradual progress on school report cards
Missouri’s K-12 public schools have received their annual report cards. The reports tell schools how they are doing overall in terms of performance. Alisa…
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From Shelby County to Macon: Missouri’s Mental Health Battle in Farming Communities
Mental health struggles among farmers are becoming an alarming concern—not just across rural America, but right here in Missouri. A recent CBS News feature put…
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Scholarship Application period now open for Missouri first responders
The application period is now open for free tuition for qualified first responders wanting to go to college. Leroy Wade with the Missouri Department of Higher…
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Bill that ended government shutdown could end hemp industry in Missouri and U.S.
Before it was signed into law, language that would ban Delta-8 and other THC consumables nationwide was slipped into the spending bill that ended the…
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Southern Missouri City Expecting Construction Growth, Amid Job Expansion
A small southern Missouri City is preparing for a significant labor expansion. West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff says the news this fall that an Alabama-based IT…
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What Missourians need to know about post-deductible medical appointments
Trying to fit in one final appointment now that your deductible is met? It's normal.Show Me Today's Marshall Griffin speaks with Dr. Laura Morris of MU Health…
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Ozempic Face in Missouri: Social Media Buzz Meets Medical Reality
Social media is buzzing with terms like ‘Ozempic face’ and ‘Ozempic body,’ but what do they really mean—and should Missourians be concerned? Today, we’re…
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State Representative Jim Murphy Pushes for Safe Haven Baby Boxes in Every Missouri Hospital
On today’s Show Me Today, we’re talking about Safe Haven Baby Boxes: A law Missouri passed in 2021 to give parents in crisis a safe, anonymous way to surrender…
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Head of Missouri Bankers Association explains why we pay fees for using our credit/debit cards
An economist once said, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch,” and often, paying for that lunch with plastic is not free either.Marshall Griffin talked with…
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Missouri Group Raises Funds for Monument Honoring All Military Branches
Show Me Today’s Matt Pilger sat down with Vietnam veteran Russell Davis in Mexico, Missouri, where a grassroots effort is underway to build a monument honoring…
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Arbor Day Foundation recognizes Missouri school for building a greener environment
A St. Louis school is being recognized nationally for something that benefits everyone: cleaner air, cooler temperatures, and a connection to nature. The Arbor…
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Get to know Missouri’s 45th attorney general - Catherine Hanaway
Missouri’s 45th attorney general took over in September and has set her agenda. Alisa Nelson gets to know Catherine Hanaway, who says fighting violent crime is…
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Missouri Brings Route 66 Nostalgia Online for 100th Anniversary
If you have ever cruised down Route 66, you know it’s more than just a highway—it’s a piece of Americana. As the Mother Road turns 100, Missouri is helping…
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Highway Patrol: Deer Strikes Happen Every 3 Hours in Missouri
It’s that time of year again in Missouri—firearm deer season is underway, and that means more than just hunters heading outdoors. It also means more deer on…
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Missouri Congressman Alford Says Air Traffic Crisis Broke Shutdown Stalemate
After a month and a half of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, Congress voted on reopening the government last Wednesday. Before that…
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Shopping online? In person? Missouri retailers bracing for 2025 holiday season
Missouri businesses are bracing for the upcoming surge of shoppers roaming the store aisles and browsing the web for holiday gifts. David Overfelt with the…
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St. Louis tech-savvy students ‘Copilot’ IT help desk and gain hands-on experience
If you have recruited your child or grandchild to help you with your technology problems, a St. Louis high school is taking that same idea a step further with…
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Missouri’s Meat Stick Surge: Western Smokehouse Talks Growth & Challenges
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…