Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Missouri law does not require high schoolers to take driver's education before they can drive. Instead of spending the summer learning to drive, Windsor Representative Rodger Reedy is sponsoring a bill that would require students to take a scaled-back driver education course during the school year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

When a jury does not reach a unanimous decision in first-degree murder cases, current Missouri law still allows trial judges to sentence defendants to death. Alisa Nelson talks to Representative Bishop Davidson about his bill that would ban judges from issuing death sentences in hung jury murder trials. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

A bill designed to toughen penalties against suspects in police chases is on its way to the Missouri Senate. The House of Representatives passed Valentine’s Law, which would make it a Class D felony to recklessly flee from or detain law enforcement using a motor vehicle. The bill is named after St. Louis County Police Detective Tony Valentine, who was killed in 2021 when a fleeing suspect crashed...

Concordia is painting the town in patriotic murals that are attracting veterans and others to the city. Alisa Nelson talks with Marshall Representative Kurtis Gregory and Concordia Mayor Michael Brown, who want Concordia to be designated as the “Patriotic Mural City of Missouri.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

At just 14 years old, Alice Lee won the women's 2024 American Cup in St. Louis. Alice beat a wide field of competitors including a two-time Grand Master. Ashley Byrd talks with Alice, now the youngest American female player to achieve this ranking. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With the 2023 State budget approving a massive expansion to I-70, many lawmakers got to work to address I-44’s need for further development. State Representative Don Mayhew joins Marshall Griffin to discuss the attention I-44 has received in the 2024 legislative session. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The U.S. military has a special place in its heart for the children whose parents have signed a blank check to the United States of America. Alisa Nelson talks to Grayson Duplissie, a junior who lives in Warrensburg, one of Missouri’s roughly 12,000 military kids. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Washington University is offering free tuition to refugees who have been granted political asylum in the United States. Program director Katie Blackburn Brown explains to Ashley Byrd why this is offered and how it makes a difference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The General Assembly is taking a look at a bill that authorizes a property tax for seniors over the age of 62. The bill that originally passed the assembly and signed into law by the governor last year unintentionally left out certain professions who do not receive Social Security such as teachers and firefighters.  Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer joins Anthony Morabith after it recently passed the Sta...

After some college students in Missouri and around the country have been the victims of hazing, a state lawmaker wants to protect people who seek help in hazing cases. Alisa Nelson talks to Dora Representative Travis Smith about his proposal to honor a former Missouri student, whose life has forever changed as a result of a hazing incident. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

How does it sound to stroll in the fresh air while viewing immaculate sculptures? The Laumeier Sculpture Park offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in art for free. Executive Director for the park Lauren Ross joins Cameron Conner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Columbia Farmer’s Market, not only one of the best in the state, but around the country, expands it’s summer hours this Saturday morning. Corinna Smith, the executive director tells us what’s new and exciting this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

AAA Missouri has teamed up with the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, Cambridge Mobile Telematics, and Missouri Employers Mutual inviting Missouri businesses and their employees to take on the "Show Me Your Score Safest Driver Challenge." Over $15,000 in prizes will be handed out as the challenge runs through June 9.  Nick Chabarria joined Show Me Today to share the details. See Privacy...

In the late 1970’s a band of musicians from Kansas City created a band called Missouri, and songs that got them on stage with some of the biggest bands of the day. Historian Jeremy Amick tells Ashley Byrd how he captured their story in a new book, which is named after their hit “Movin On.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

What do significant gains in financial wealth look like to you? It turns out that Millennials and older Gen Z-ers made a lot of money in 2022, according to a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Lowell Ricketts and Ana Hernandez Kent talk to Anthony Morabith on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

The General Assembly is taking a look at a large crime package from Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, that was vetoed last year by Gov. Mike Parson. Major components of it include Max’s Law and Blair’s Law. Luetkemeyer joins Anthony Morabith after it recently passed the state senate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Missouri’s more than 20-thousand fire service members have been honored for coming to the rescue of their community each day.  Alisa Nelson talks to Harrisonville Firefighter Roberto Casada during an annual ceremony at the Missouri Capitol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri’s second total solar eclipse in seven years will pass over parts of southeast Missouri on Monday, April 8. Residents are warned to wear glasses designed to safely view the eclipse, but what exactly is an eclipse and how rare are they? Anthony Morabith chats with astronomer Mike Reed at Missouri State to find out more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

A group of Whiteman Air Force Base pilots have made history. The group is part of the first all-female crew flyover for the Kansas City Current season opener, and the KC Current stadium is the first stadium to be built for women. Alisa Nelson talks to one of the pilots, whose call sign is Jeep. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Monopoly has produced “city editions” of the popular board game for U.S. Cities nationwide. It is St. Louis’s turn. Cameron Conner is here with one of the Sales Managers at Topp Trumps USA, Katie Hubbard, to discuss how St. Louis natives can pitch their ideas on property locations and a potential launch date. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

University of Missouri State Climatologist Zach Leasor joins Anthony Morabith to address Missouri's chances for drought relief. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A group of teen girls from Missouri has become the stars of a documentary that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and airs on Apple TV on April 5th. Ashley Byrd talks with two of the stars of the film GIRLS STATE. AS Anna Chellis explains, when they agreed to be followed, they did not expect what followed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

A satellite developed by Missouri S&T’s student-run Satellite Research Team was recently launched into space on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket during the Transporter-10 mission. Emily Doddemeade and Drake Beaman join 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 Democratic Party is holding its presidential preference primary this Saturday. Alisa Nelson talks to the party’s Russ Carnahan, who gives the 411 to voters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .