Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

It’s campaign season in Missouri and Missourinet is highlighting some key races that will be featured on the ballot. One such race is for Missouri Attorney General. Democrat Elad Gross, who is running unopposed, joins Anthony Morabith 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 .

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry says a group of lawmakers chose to prioritize political spectacle over key business priorities during this year’s legislative session. Alisa Nelson talks to Kara Corches, who says the chamber spent a lot of time stopping certain business policies from passing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Stacy Rolfe from R&R Ranch in Wildwood, Missouri, runs a rescue operation for miniature horses, as highlighted in Missouri Life Magazine. In an interview on "Show Me Today," Stacy explained the challenges of caring for these small but high-maintenance animals, who often get passed from owner to owner due to the unexpected care they require. She shared insights into the costs and conditions of...

The northern snakehead is a type of fish that resembles a serpent. Its descent is from parts of China, Korea, and Russia.  The fourth invasive specimen of its kind has been identified in Missouri, and news anchor Marshall Griffin is talking with Missouri Department of Conservation fisheries management specialist, Dave Knuth, to learn about the threat it poses to the state. See Privacy Policy...

The Missouri Department of Conservation is proposing price adjustments for some permits in 2025. Aaron Jeffries, the department’s Deputy Director, explains that the permit prices need to be incrementally changed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Harry Ward, the Director of the Fire and Rescue Training Institute at MU Extension, leads Missouri's foremost institution for fire and emergency service training. The FRTI offers a comprehensive range of courses, from vehicle rescue and basic grain bin rescue to structural firefighting and all-hazards incident management. They provide essential training to fire departments across the state. ...

No matter what store you go to, the odds are that those items you are considering purchasing were unloaded from a semi-truck. There is currently a driver shortage across Missouri and the nation. President and CEO of the Missouri Trucking Association Tom Crawford joins Marshall Griffin to address how to get involved.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

MU Health Care in Columbia has opened its new Children’s Hospital and Birthing Center. Alisa Nelson talks to Laura Hesemann, with the Children’s Hospital, about the more than 230-million-dollar project. 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 first films to benefit from the new state film tax credit is titled, “On Fire.” A film about John O’Leary’s story as a severe burn victim and how the St. Louis Cardinals’ broadcaster Jack Buck and the team changed his life forever.  John O’Leary joins Marshall Griffin to discuss the film. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

A young adult writer from Poplar Bluff --- is a young adult. Anna Prater, whose pen name is Anna Grace, is about to self-publish her second novel and has just graduated high school. She talks with Ashley Byrd and introduces us to her first novel, Familiar Strangers, which she published through Amazon Kindle direct. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

A Harvard Law graduate from the St. Louis area is putting his name in the hat for a Missouri-U.S. Senate seat under his independent party: The Better Party. Jared Young 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 .

Carl Edwards, a Columbia native named one of the top 75 NASCAR drivers of all time and a soon-to-be inductee into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, shocked fans by retiring seven years ago. At the top of his game and in the prime of his career, Edwards almost won the Cup title in 2016. He controlled the winner-take-all race at Homestead-Miami Speedway until a questionable caution was called. Those who deba...

Meet Curt Lafferty, the creator and founder of Mo Pie. Curt spent 21 years as the vice president of Tippin’s where he learned the art of pie baking and decided to branch out independently.  His secrets to a good pie? He shares them with us on this segment on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Missouri wants to help people find jobs, and one way to do that is through the state’s 23 job centers. Alisa Nelson talks to Jerri Bowles, who says they are the state’s best-kept secret because of all the things they have to offer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Improve I-70 project has held multiple public meetings to address some of the initial steps that will be taking place. Renovations to the interstate should tentatively begin this summer. Program Director for Improve I-70, Eric Kopinski, joins Marshall Griffin to share the latest details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Due to record inflation, several national chains are lowering prices - or are thinking about it. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri State University Finance Professor Jeff Jones to see if customers are saving money or getting gypped. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What better way to enjoy retirement than making wine? At a beautiful location in mid-Missouri, John Uhlig and his wife built an Elderberry farm, called Elderblossom View, which creates products from berry to bottle. He explains to Ashley Byrd how he began his second career and how it has blossomed! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Driven by the passion of people with a love for trains and with help from the city of Independence, comes the new Missouri Model Railroad Museum. This museum is part history, part hobby, and is a must-see! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sadly, every year people in Missouri are killed or injured at highway-rail crossings and other locations along railroad tracks. Missouri Operation Lifesaver is dedicated to reducing collisions, fatalities, and injuries at highway-rail crossings and trespassing on or near railroad tracks. Tim Hull, the Executive Director, joined Show Me Today and says the number of collisions is down so far in 2024...

Every year Show Me Today looks forward to the edition of Rural Missouri magazine highlighting THE BEST OF MISSOURI. The Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives produces the magazine. Jim McCarty has been its editor for 38 years, and he tells Ashley Byrd why this edition is so popular. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

A Missouri audit has uncovered a need to improve state worker cybersecurity training. Alisa Nelson talks to State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick about the audit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dr. Heidi Miller was named Chief Medical Officer of the state health department last year. She talks with Ashley Byrd about her role and the agency’s recent focus on women's health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

For the first time in several years, the Missouri Legislature has passed a military-friendly package to help keep more money in the pockets of veterans and service members. Alisa Nelson talks to Jefferson City Representative Dave Griffith, who sponsored four items in the bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Many of us will be hitting the road this Memorial Day Weekend for the unofficial start to the summer.  Nick Chabarria of AAA Missouri says they expect record numbers of people hitting the road and air this long weekend. Nick joins Show Me Today and tells us to fill our tanks before crossing state lines. Gas prices are much better in Missouri than in surrounding states. See Privacy Policy at h...

A Kansas City distillery with a grand reputation was almost lost to the days of prohibition until the great-great-great-grandson of the original owner brought the name back with illustrious fashion. Cameron Conner talks to Andy Rieger, President and Co-Founder of J. Rieger & Co. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...