Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

A Mid-Missouri organization teaching veterans to play the guitar has struck a positive chord. Dave Dunklee and his wife, CJ, started the Healing Box Project 14 years ago and have taught hundreds of veterans. Dunklee says many student-veterans report that playing the guitar soothes their troubles, makes them smile, and in at least one case, saved his life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

The Missouri Veterans Memorial has monuments for every war that Missouri veterans have fought in. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Veterans Commission Executive Director Paul Kirchoff, who says a new one will be unveiled on Veterans Day in Jefferson City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Mid-Missouri recently experienced a mountain lion sighting. Cameron Conner speaks with Alan Leary, Wildlife biologist and management coordinator with the Missouri Department of Conservation, to unpack how it got here and what it means for the state. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Some of the top cuisines from all over the world in one kitchen: Mizzou Athletics.  Executive Performance Chef Joe Moroni peels back the curtain to share the around-the-clock routine for properly feeding over 480 athletes.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The state is warning the public to beware of products containing 7-hydroxy, an extract from the kratom plant. There have been 164 deaths in Missouri tied to the consumption of kratom products. Dr. Heidi Miller with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services discussed the dangers of 7-hydroxy, or 7-OH, with Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

Missouri is leading the way when it comes to improving services for older adults and their caregivers. The state is one of the first in the nation to fully implement the updated Older Americans Act final rule—a major step forward in accountability, transparency, and quality of care. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger talked to Mindy Ulstad, Chief of the Bureau of Senior Programs with the...

Access to healthcare in rural Missouri continues to be a challenge, especially as smaller clinics and hospitals close their doors. But Boone Health is stepping up to help fill that gap. On Thursday, the health system announced plans to build a new clinic in Glasgow in the northwest part of central Missouri.  Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Christian Basi, Director...

Truman State in Northern Missouri recently celebrated four ribbon cuttings – in a newly remodeled building – a 21-million-dollar project funded by federal money. Ashley Byrd gets the details from the university’s Interim Provost Tim Walston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

One of Missouri’s two Democrats in Congress checked in with Missourinet. First District Congressman Wesley Bell talked with Marshall Griffin about the ongoing government shutdown and the cancellation of a $197 million federal grant to build a battery plant in the St. Louis area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Featured in the latest issue of  Missouri Life Magazine , Pickle & Perk is bringing a new kind of energy to Arcadia Valley. Founded by Stephanie and Dave Mayer, this mixed-use pickleball and café venue has turned a once-quiet Main Street building into a vibrant community hub. From morning coffee and boutique shopping to afternoon pickleball matches and overnight Airbnb stays, Pickle &...

The FDA has approved the use of a blood test to determine if patients have a protein that is prevalent in Alzheimer’s disease. Alisa Nelson talks to Sarah Lovegreen, with the Greater Missouri chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, who says the new tool is one step in helping to determine if someone has the disease. See Privacy Policy at https...

It seems like everywhere you look these days, food labels are shouting about protein, high-protein shakes, snacks, and even cereals. But how much do we really need, and are all those “protein-packed” foods as healthy as they sound? To help us sort out fact from fad, Bill Pollock spoke with Charlotte Cervantes, a registered dietitian and certified food scientist at Southeast Missouri State Universi...

At a time when food insecurity remains a real challenge for many Missourians, hunters have an opportunity to make a difference beyond the field. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s “Share the Harvest” program simplifies the process of donating surplus venison to local charities. Jake Hindman from MDC discusses how the program operates, how hunters can participate, and the benefits it provide...

Winter is right around the corner, and the National Weather Service is reminding Missourians how to prepare. NWS Forecaster Kevin Deitsch joins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today. For more information, click here . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Columbia College is making headlines with a new program aimed at supporting Missouri’s military students when federal funding falls short. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Columbia College Senior Vice President Dr. Sandy Hamar to talk about the 'You Stand For Us, We Stand By You' initiative and what it means for those who serve. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

As Halloween approaches, it’s not just costumes and candy that Missourians need to watch out for—scammers are getting creative, too.   One of the latest threats is something called Ghost Tapping , and while the name might sound like spooky seasonal fun, it’s actually a serious scam targeting your credit card.  Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Khesha Duncan —that’s pronounced...

Tucked away near the Lake of the Ozarks in Brumley, the Haunted Castle House invites the brave to step into a place steeped in history, mystery, and the unexplained. Once a private residence and doctor’s office, the site now features a pioneer graveyard and a mass dog burial plot, all of which add to its reputation as one of the most haunted houses in the Midwest. Joining us to share the stories b...

Governor Mike Kehoe says a new statewide report confirms that career and technical education is an essential part of Missouri’s long-term economic strength. Alisa Nelson talks to Travis Plume, an assistant with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, who explains the recommendations to help strengthen the popular system.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Missouri food banks have lost nearly 1.6 million pounds of federal food aid since May due to cuts to a USDA program that buys food from U.S. farmers. The Trump administration slashed $500 million from the Emergency Food Assistance Program, canceling 124 scheduled deliveries to Missouri. Alisa Nelson talks to Leigh Anne Haun, the executive director of Feeding Missouri, the coalition of the state’s...

While summer may be peak golf season, fall in Missouri offers some of the most scenic and enjoyable days on the course. From colorful fairways framed by turning leaves to cooler temperatures that make for perfect rounds, it’s a great time to tee it up. Scott Hovis, Executive Director of the Missouri Golf Association, joins us to talk about promoting fall&nbs...

Halloween isn’t just for the kids; it’s for grown-ups too. While the little ones fill their buckets with candy, why not let the adults enjoy a treat of their own? We’re talking about pairing wine with Halloween candy, a fun way to turn the annual sugar rush into something a little more sophisticated. To help us match Missouri wines with classic favorites like Snickers, Reese’s, and Almond Joy, we’...

Mercy-St. Louis is one of the first health care systems in the nation to offer a new cancer risk screening tool. It starts with an online assessment and could lead to a blood or saliva test. Such cancer risk screening is not new, but what’s new is that Mercy is making it available on a large scale.  Dr. Jay Carlson says they hope to reach 100-thousand patients. The goal of the genetic te...

Missouri’s last comprehensive energy plan rolled out ten years ago, so the state is working to develop a new one. Alisa Nelson talks to State Department of Natural Resources Director Kurt Schaefer, who says there’s not much extra power to go around. He explains what is putting so much pressure on Missouri’s power grid. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

It’s been an unseasonably warm October, but winter is eventually coming. Cold and snowy weather might take a while, though, due to the slow development of La Nina, which State Climatologist Zach Leasor explained to 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 .

Missouri is taking bold steps to make its roads safer—and the nation is taking notice. In a recent CBS News segment, the spotlight was on Missouri’s new distracted driving law and the growing Buckle Up Phone Down movement. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger talked to Jon Nelson, State Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer at the Missouri Department of Transportation, to talk about what’s changing, w...