Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Do not scan any Q-R codes on unordered packages says the Better Business Bureau. Josh Planos of the BBB’s Midwest Office tells Sue Danielson it’s likely a new twist on a phishing scam.  The tactic recently made news when fake trading cards of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce arrived on doorsteps, in packages complete with the mystery Q-R code. ...

Missouri traffic deaths are down for the third year in a row, a positive trend officials say shows progress is being made on our roadways. Even with that improvement, more than 900 people still lost their lives in crashes last year. Jon Nelson is Missouri’s State Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer, and he joins Show Me Today to talk about what the data is showing, what’s helping move the numbers...

Governor Mike Kehoe says the current model to fund Missouri’s K-12 schools is just not sustainable. He has formed a statewide task force that might revamp the formula used to calculate how much state aid each public school district gets. The governor said he wants the group to come up with a way that is...

Anne Carpenter is a veteran instructor at St. Louis’s Kitchen Conservatory. She’s put decades of refining soup recipes into her new book, Soup for You .  Ashley Byrd talks with her about the best ones for winter.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Efforts are being renewed in the Missouri House to ban the sale of lab-grown meat in the state. Marshall Griffin spoke with Sedalia State Representative Brad Pollitt, who’s sponsoring one of this year’s bills. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A proposal at the Missouri Capitol could change when union dues start for new employees. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger sat down with State Representative Mark Matthieson to learn why he thinks workers need more time and transparency before paying those fees. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

As storms and power outages disrupt your service from time to time, Missouri homeowners can turn to portable generators to keep the lights on. A misstep can turn a helpful tool into a serious hazard and put you, your family, and even utility workers at risk. Andy Kleindienst of Callaway Electric Cooperatives, speaking on behalf of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, joins us with essential tips t...

Show Me Today looks into something that could increase your risk of lung cancer: Radon gas. Does Missouri have a significant number of homes with elevated radon levels, and how can we test and take steps to fix it? Brandi Hamilton, Radon Program Manager and Environmental Specialist from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

A mid-Missouri truck driving school is experiencing strong demand from both employers seeking drivers and students eager to get behind the wheel of a big rig. Amy Jackson of State Fair Community College tells Missourinet’s Sue Danielson that a new federal grant could help veterans and their families access the five-week driver training course.  &nb...

Show Me Today heads to Jefferson City, where Lincoln University is celebrating a big milestone—160 years. Reporter Matt Pilger sat down with President John Moseley to discuss the university’s history and the major new Health and Security Sciences Institute, set to open this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Missouri could be sitting on a gold mine of critical minerals, and one state lawmaker wants Missouri to take the opportunity to the bank. Sugar Creek Representative Mike Steinmeyer is sponsoring a bill that would create a statewide task force to focus on Missouri’s critical minerals because the state has 36 of the nation’s 60 minerals. They are used in a variety of electronics and computer applica...

A new proposal in the Missouri Capitol focuses on transparency in federal law enforcement. Matt Pilger spoke with State Representative Ray Reed about his bill that would require ICE agents in Missouri to clearly identify themselves when interacting with the public. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Women in Missouri still cannot finalize a divorce while pregnant. Another effort to change the law has been launched now that the 2026 legislative session is underway. Democratic State Senator Maggie Nurrenbern talks about her bill with Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

It may not be glamorous, but it’s essential. Missouri scientists are keeping tabs on public health by monitoring wastewater, which is a byproduct of our daily activities. Jeff Wenzel, Chief of the Bureau of Environmental Epidemiology at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, joins Show Me Today to explain how this system works and why it’s helping protect communities across the sta...

State Representative Steve Butz wants to give families and law enforcement a way to temporarily remove firearms from someone in the middle of a mental health crisis. Could this measure prevent tragedies like the 2022 shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis? Matt Pilger spoke with Rep. Butz about what his bill would do, why he believes it’s needed, and how his c...

Two archeologists from Missouri State University have discovered a lost city deep in the Amazon in South America. Archaeologist Doctor Daniel Pierce discusses the discovery with Marshall Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If Missouri continues to spend at the levels it has over the past five years, the state can kiss its savings account goodbye.  Alisa Nelson talks to State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, who warns Missouri lawmakers that the years of having billions of dollars in extra cash to spend on special initiatives are coming to an end.  See Privacy Policy at htt...

U.S. Senator for Missouri Eric Schmitt visited the state capitol this week. Ashley Byrd teamed up with KCRG-TV’s Kermit Miller to ask the senator, who serves on the Armed Services Committee, about President Trump's desire to acquire Greenland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The police department for Blue Springs, near Kansas City, will soon be using drones as first responders to crime scenes. Police Chief Bob Muenz tells Marshall Griffin how it will work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Seven elder abuse prevention forums were held over the fall to hear from Missourians across the state who have concerns about their loved ones. Those forums have inspired legislation to be filed for the Missouri Legislature’s next session. Alisa Nelson talks to Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger, who co-led the statewide tour.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Midwestern writers – and the places they write about—have their own distinct stories. Andy Oler, an editor of the literary magazine New Territory, blends the two stories in a new book.  He shares with Ashley Byrd his approach in the book  Lingering Inland .  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

When we think of Martin Luther King Jr., we often picture him on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Dr. King’s work and his challenges to the nation extended far beyond Washington, D.C. Show Me Today looks at his impact in Missouri: the times he spent in the state, the movements he influenced, and what his message means as we continue to wrestle with questions of justice, equality, and democracy....

Before marijuana use and sales were legal in Missouri, there were plenty of both going on. Now the state has a say in how small growers do their business. Lesley Turek of the state health department explains what a microbusiness is and why it matters to marijuana sales in Missouri. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

John Hayes of Lake Ozark didn’t just earn the rank of Eagle Scout, he earned every merit badge offered by Scouting America. A feat fewer than 650 Scouts nationwide have achieved in more than a century. From STEM programs to community service, camping adventures to flying lessons, Hayes has turned a childhood pastime into an extraordinary journey and completed the task moments before he turned...

Big changes are coming to one of mid-Missouri’s most recognized colleges. Columbia College has announced its next president, Dr. Toby Arquette. He says his leadership style will center on radical transparency and preparing students for a rapidly changing world. Show Me Today’s Matt Pilger sat down with Arquette to talk about his vision for affordability, technology, and the future of hig...