Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

A Missouri economic development group says 2025 was a strong year.   Allen Dillingham of the Missouri Technology Corporation says they invested millions of dollars to help small businesses get started or expand.  He says those projects, scattered throughout the state, have created 8,000 jobs. The M-T-C has also just been awarded $33 million in federal funds to keep its efforts...

A new Missouri law aims to help schools better prepare for health emergencies. Alisa Nelson talks to St. Joseph Representative Brenda Shields, who led the effort to require “Stop the Bleed” kits in the state’s K-12 public schools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A different kind of test is happening in Missouri schools, and it’s not about math or reading. It’s about what’s in the wastewater. The state has launched a pilot program to check for signs of fentanyl and other drugs. Show Me Today’s Matt Pilger spoke with Mike O’Connell from the Missouri Department of Public Safety about what this testing could reveal and how school...

Confirmation in November of rabies in a dog in southwest Missouri’s McDonald County has state health leaders reminding the public that the virus remains a threat to pets and their owners. Marshall Griffin talks with Molly Baker, lead zoonotic disease epidemiologist with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is taking aim at three items often found in convenience stores and other businesses across the state. Alisa Nelson chats with Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, who says her office is ramping up efforts to fight against video lottery machines, illegal hemp sales, and Bitcoin companies.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Snacks and soda are not the only items being dealt in St. Louis County vending machines. Rather a life-saving medication used to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. Alisa Nelson talks to Dr. Kanika Cunningham, Director of the St. Louis County Health Department, who says all the items in the vending machines are free.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Missouri schools are showing progress, but there’s still work to do. The latest state report card says more than 91% of public schools met or exceeded standards in 2025.  So what’s next for the remaining nine percent? How is the state tackling teacher shortages and literacy goals? Show Me Today’s Matt Pilger sat down with Deputy Commissioner Kelli Jones to find out. See Privacy Poli...

A senior at Washington University in St. Louis will soon be headed across the pond to study medicine in England, after he was named a recipient of the Marshall scholarship. Omar Abdelmoity talked about his plans with Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A state lawmaker from the Kansas City area is pushing for stronger penalties for passing a stopped school bus, saying too many drivers are zooming around them and endangering children’s lives. Marshall Griffin talked to State Representative Mike Jones of Platte County about legislation he’s planning to file for 2026. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

New Year’s celebrations have come and gone, but the conversation about impaired driving in Missouri is far from over.  Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Trisha Perkins, the state executive director for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, about why drunk and drugged driving continues to be a major concern, and what steps can help prevent these tragedies. She says impaired driv...

Boating isn’t just a summer hobby at the Lake of the Ozarks. Even in the dead of winter, the lake has plenty to offer, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Today, we’re talking with Master Captain Bob May of the BOBCAST for Boaters with Captain Bob podcast, about what you need to know if you’re thinking about taking your boat out in January, from safety tips to gear, and even why...

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 Workforce Development. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

EasterSeals Midwest is using a tool to help diagnose autism at a very young age.  Alisa Nelson talks to Jeanne Marshall, the president of the organization, who says the technology takes roughly 20 minutes by tracking the eye movements of the patients. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

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. See Privacy Policy at https...

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The 2026 US 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 updates Ashley Byrd on Show Me Today.  See Privacy Pol...

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.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

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&nbs...

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On the first day of Missouri’s 2026 legislative session, Show Me Today tells us about laws already on the move that could hit your wallet and your family. Show Me Today has been covering all the changes, and Alisa Nelson from the Missourinet newsroom is here to explain what you need to hear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

The use of artificial intelligence is on the rise in the workplace, in education, and for leisure.  Alisa Nelson talks to St. Charles state Rep. Scott Miller, who wants to regulate kids’ use of chatbots for friendship. He says they can influence children…and not always in a good way.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

If you have ever waited in line at the DMV, you know how valuable a faster visit can be.  The Missouri Department of Revenue says a new system called FUSION is already making that happen. FUSION stands for Fifty Unique Systems in One Nexus, and it’s designed to streamline services and improve communication across offices statewide.  Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Director...

The U.S. Senate has voted to make the National Churchill Museum in Fulton a NATIONAL LANDMARK. The House is expected to pass the same bill soon.  Ashley Byrd talks with the site’s director, Tim Riley, about the importance of the designation for the state’s oldest building.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Missouri Electric Cooperatives offer great learning experiences for surrounding area youth to visit Missouri and the nation's capital cities. Missouri Electric Cooperatives' Chris Massman joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today to discuss its Youth Tour and CYCLE programs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .