Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

The Columbia Art Festival “Art in the Park” is back in Columbia, June 7 and 8. Columbia Art League Executive Director Kelsey Hammond tells Cameron Conner why this event is for art lovers at all levels. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

2025's first official day of summer is June 20, and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services wants to remind Missourians about the risk of summer heat while still enjoying the outdoors. Dr. Heidi Miller, DHSS Chief Medical Officer, joins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today. This interview is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

A former deputy city clerk for the southeast Missouri city of Kennett spent tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on personal items, including an intimacy game, a 43-inch smart TV, and the full collection of Madea movies!  Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick shares the details with Marshall Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is warning those impacted by recent severe weather to watch out for con artists. He shares the details with Sue Danielson on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

17-year-old Trevon Dawson, a Cole Camp resident, recently performed on the last season of The Voice. He joins Matt Pilger on Show Me Today to discuss his experience in the spotlight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Many Missouri college graduates are looking for their first full-time job. Veronica Gielazauskas, assistant commissioner for the Office of Performance & Strategy at the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development, tells Sue Danielson how the state can help bridge the gap. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Missouri is growing. It’s now the 19th-largest state in the U.S. Luke Dietterle, extension specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, tells Marshall Griffin about the latest statistics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A message often heard this year is that Missouri Republican lawmakers are trying to overturn the will of voters by passing measures designed to restrict most abortions and repealing paid sick leave requirements. Alisa Nelson talks to Benjamin Singer, with “Respect Missouri Voters” Coalition, who says the campaign hopes to begin gathering signatures in July, to ban lawmakers from continuing to over...

The Food Bank of Southeast Missouri has learned that once again, the men and women who sacrificed and served our country are sacrificing their health from a lack of nutrition. Heather Collier of the SEMO Food Bank tells Ashley Byrd about helping the area’s veterans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this month’s update with Paul Temple, astronomer at Central Methodist University, he tells Ashley Byrd about the view from space and what we can see from Missouri's night sky in early summer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A solar energy project under construction in Scott County is projected to power 66,000 homes. Chris Matthews, Vice President of Development at Arevon, informs Marshall Griffin on the Kelso Solar Project . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Substance use disorder can have temporary or lasting effects on your physical, mental, and social health. Missouri 988 can point you or a loved one in the right direction. During Mental Health Awareness Month, it is critical to understand the resources available if you or a loved one is leaning on substance use. Jean Sokora, Dunnica Sobering Support Center  Program Director, joins Cameron Con...

A St. Louis woman who works for a non-profit that aids rural communities has written a book that celebrates “Small Town Missouri," in fact, that is part of the title. Marshall Griffin speaks with Caitlin Yager about "Small Town Missouri: Legends, Lore, and Attractions in the Show Me State." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Need some last-minute ideas for celebrating Memorial Day without breaking the bank? Missouri Director of Tourism, Stephen Foutes, joins Marshall Griffin on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

‘Tis the season for the juicy, fresh fruit and crisp veggies at Missouri’s roadside produce stands and farmers markets. Alisa Nelson talks to Rachel O’Halloran, an MU Extension nutrition specialist, who says enrollment is open for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to help low-income seniors access fresh fruit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Research is underway at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla into using a type of nuclear fuel that is less attractive to potential thieves, terrorists, and rogue nations. Joseph Newkirk, Founding Chair and Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Science at Missouri S&T, joins Marshall Griffin on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

The next director of the state historical society brings a resume as an educator, a writer, and a researcher. Ashley Byrd asks Dr Joel Rhodes about his vision for the future and how his background will help. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Murray Center for Documentary Journalism recently got another major endowment from its namesake- and is celebrating 10 years of alumni. Nationally known filmmaker and director of the center, Robert Greene, shared with Ashley Byrd his students' work and how he sees his role in their success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are partnering with Missouri 988 to help spread the message of reaching out. This month, we will focus on potential youth in crisis. Kids Under Twenty-One Executive Director Elizabeth Makulek joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Southeastern Missouri State has created a new bachelor's degree in game development. Computer science instructor Ethan Chou joins Cameron Conner and says enrolled students are already switching majors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The University of Missouri-Columbia is expanding its veterinary diagnostic lab and building a new complex at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Alisa Nelson talks to Dr. Shuping Zhang, the director of the lab, who says the added space will allow them to serve students and the state better. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Since 1938, the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. has empowered African American youth with leadership, philanthropy, and volunteering opportunities. There are over 270 chapters nationwide, and three are in Missouri. St. Louis Chapter President Angela Rhone joins Cameron Conner to inform Show Me Today of their mission and recent opportunities Jack and Jill have participated in. See Privacy Policy at...

The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America is landing in St. Louis this month. Alisa Nelson talks to Lieutenant Colonel Dustin Doyle, who explains what the audience can expect at the performances. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It’s not too late to order flowers for Mother’s Day, but there may be a bit of sticker shock, thanks to tariffs. Pat Phillips, co-owner of The Flower Merchant in Springfield and a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers, tells Marshall Griffin what purchasers should expect. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Adequate funding for Missouri’s veterans homes is an annual struggle. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Veterans Commission Chair Kelly McClelland, who says funding sources have not kept up with the dramatic increase in costs to care for veterans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .