Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

In the latest edition of Missouri Life Magazine , writer Matt Crossman takes readers through the Great Rivers Greenway in St. Louis. Having spent countless hours on the trail at all times of day and in all kinds of weather, Matt has developed a deep connection to this unique urban pathway. In a conversation with Bill Pollock, he shares what makes the Greenway so special, how it fosters a sense of...

The tragic story of Gabby Petito captivated the nation, but it also exposed critical issues in how domestic violence cases are handled. Dawn Kuhlman joins Bill Pollock to discuss the key takeaways from the Netflix documentary, including the warning signs of abuse, the way victims are often misrepresented, and the importance of trusting one’s instincts. We’ll also highlight the resources available...

Imagine a digital scavenger hunt engaging kids in the outdoors at 9 different places across Missouri. Kind of like "Pokemon Go," but as Misty Mitchell explains to Ashley Byrd, taking kids from “screen time to green time.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri has been trying to improve teacher recruitment and retention. Alisa Nelson talks to Hickman Mills Superintendent Yaw Obeng, who says his district has increased teacher retention from 74 percent to 85 percent over the last three years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Predatory companies are scamming military veterans who are seeking disability benefits, and a Missouri lawmaker has had enough. Alisa Nelson talks to Jefferson City Representative Dave Griffith, who has filed a bill about these so-called “claim sharks” taking a big bite out of veterans’ benefits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

A southern Missouri middle school teacher has received a national award known as the “Oscars of Teaching.” Alisa Nelson catches up with Milken Educator Award winner Dallas DeWeese, who teaches in Hollister. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

When trumpet player Austin Trent had a chance to move to Kansas City, he had only visited there when he played with singer Natalie Cole. Now, his custom brass shop is the choice of not only jazz masters in the city but worldwide. Ashley Byrd visits him at Austin Custom Brass . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

You do not need to live on the coast or go to college in California or Florida to play Beach Volleyball. There are quite a few programs right here in Missouri. Ashley Emery is the head beach volleyball coach at Missouri State, now in her third season with the Beach Bears. She joined Bill Pollock on Show Me Today to share the program’s success and how the sport is catching on in Missouri. See Priva...

Missing and uncatalogued firearms, misused credit cards, and a lack of accountability were just some of the highlights, or low-lights, of a state audit into a former Iron County sheriff. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick joins Marshall Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It’s that time of year for hunters and anglers to renew their annual hunting and fishing permits. Missouri Department of Conservation agent Cole Eidson joins Cameron Conner to address why these permits are critical to maintaining Missouri’s conservation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Who knew that the key to exploring the heart of Missouri is hidden in a guide of Mills across the Ozarks? A new summer adventure awaits in the book Milling Around: Exploring 26 Mills in the Missouri Ozarks by the Accidental Ozarkian , Barbara Baird. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Natural gas is a safe and reliable energy source, but knowing how to use it safely is crucial. Today, Mark Brandt from the Missouri Association of Natural Gas Operators joins us to discuss the simple steps you can take to protect your home and community. MOSafeGas.com is also a great resource. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

The Oscars are this Sunday. Resident movie critic Patrick McDonald is here to break it down and give his picks of the top categories. The festivities begin with "On The Red Carpet at the Oscars" at 2:30 p.m. CT. The Oscars pre-show begins at 5:30 p.m. CT. The ceremony follows at 6 p.m. CT on ABC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Legalized sports gambling in Missouri will be delayed. Anthony Morabith sits down with Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, who rejected proposed emergency rules that could have allowed sports betting to begin this summer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A State Senator from southeastern Missouri wants to create an easier path for transfer credits at the college level and alternatives to opioids covered by health insurance. Senator Mike Henderson discusses these priorities 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 .

The Missouri Department of Corrections has opened a baby nursery in one of its women's prisons. Alisa Nelson visits with Kim Perkins, the nursery program manager for the department, who says the goal is to change lives and communities through this program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Boosting public safety, fighting Missouri’s fentanyl crisis, and fixing the state’s childcare needs are all priorities in Governor Mike Kehoe’s state budget proposal. Alisa Nelson sits down with the governor to have him lay out his first spending plan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tim Jackson, Administrator of Missouri's Adult Protective Services with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, discussed their mission to assist adults facing abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Through intervention, education, and prevention services, their program provides critical support and resources. If you suspect mistreatment or want to help, their hotline is a vital tool—make...

The legal battle continues, but in the meantime, abortions have resumed in Missouri. On February 14, A Jackson County judge temporarily blocked a regulation requiring all abortion clinics to be licensed by the state. Republicans aren’t happy about it, while Democrats praised the measure. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

The Carnahan Public Service Awards are named for two Missourians who dedicated their lives to serving the state. Ashley Byrd spoke with Russ Carnahan, the son of Governor Mel Carnahan, U-S Senator Jean Carnahan, and one of this year’s award winners, Gerard Grimaldi: who explains the importance of honor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Women’s college basketball now gets prime billing on TV and more fans in arenas than ever. Previous champion players will tell you the talent has been there. At Mizzou’s Women's Basketball alumni event this year, Ashley Byrd gathered three women who had coached or played the game in the past 50 years. Starting with the woman who started it all at Mizzou: Coach Alexis Jarrett. See Privacy Policy at...

A bipartisan group has launched a new statewide ballot initiative to ban Missouri politicians from overturning voter-approved initiative petitions. Alisa Nelson talks to Benjamin Singer, co-founder of the “Respect Voters Coalition”, who says there are 17 legislative bills this session “to take power out of voters’ hands.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Dylan Frazier grew up in Ashland, Missouri, dreaming of playing in the Major Leagues. Baseball was his number one sport as a kid, but little did he know that a pick-up game of pickleball would eventually lead him to the majors—Major League Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Association. Now, Dylan spends most of his time in Florida training for tournaments and preparing for...