Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

The Mizzou Asphalt Pavement and Innovation Lab has been testing a pavement method that consists entirely of recycled goods. A test road that was installed in Columbia has held up so well that another test strip is being installed in the Bootheel. Research professors in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Dr. Bill Buttlar and Dr. Punya Rath, say Missouri has enough yearly recycla...

The State Historical Society is offering grants to help local history organizations with needed materials or to educate the community. Beth Pike of the State Society explains to Ashley Byrd why this work is so important.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Puppies for Parole is a rehabilitation program for inmates across Missouri.. Christy Bertelson is the author of a new book about the program titled, “Puppies for Parole: Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption in Missouri’s Prisons. She joins Marshall Griffin to discuss the program and the inspiring stories that come with it.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

A case of measles has popped up in the St. Louis area from someone traveling internationally. Alisa Nelson talks to State Epidemiologist Nathan Koffarnus, who says measles are still around the world but don’t freak out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Missouri Veterans Commission introduced us to a World War II veteran who is a popular resident at their veterans’ home in Mexico Missouri. Loretta Yutz recently celebrated her 100th birthday and she reflects on that with Ashley Byrd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Crisis averted! It looks like you might get that brand-new package in the mail after all. Anthony Morabith talks with Chris Tongay, Principal Officer and Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 688 in St. Louis on the tentative UPS deal.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri will soon develop language standards for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The effort is a result of a bill passed this year by the Missouri Legislature that included language to require the standards. State Senator Greg Razer of Kansas City led this effort. Alisa Nelson talks to him about the new law that takes effect soon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Shoppers won’t have to pay state OR local sales tax in Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday time this weekend. Alisa Nelson talks to Lindsey Davis, general manager of East Hills Shopping Center in St. Joseph, about sales taxes being waived in all Missouri cities, counties, and special tax districts this Friday through midnight on Sunday.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

We are well informed that Missouri is currently in the midst of a drought. However, the University of Missouri’s head climatologist, Anthony Lupo, says that upcoming climate patterns may produce above-average rainfall in August. He joins Cameron Conner to discuss the changing weather patterns from La Nina to El Nino.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

The Missouri Public Defender System is out recruiting attorneys to help residents who cannot afford an attorney. Alisa Nelson catches up with Mary Fox, director of the Missouri Public Defender System. 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 has a Health Neuroscience Center, which researches ways to accelerate the discovery of new treatments for drug addiction to improve mental health and well-being. The center is recruiting adults to participate in a research study that explores the effects of behavioral therapy on cigarette smoking. The center’s Director, Brett Froeliger talks with Anthony Morabith on Show...

A wide-sweeping AG omnibus bill that passed the Missouri Legislature was recently signed into law by Governor Mike Parson. Senator Karla Eslinger talks with Anthony Morabith on her Senate Bill 138. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A law we can all get behind: no texting while driving. Missouri and Montana are the last remaining states to not ban texting while driving. On August 28th, Montana will stand alone. State Senator Greg Razor of Kansas City talks with Alisa Nelson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Republican Representative Melanie Stinnett of Springfield is behind a few proposals that not only passed the Missouri Legislature but were then signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson. She sits down with Anthony Morabith on Show Me Today to talk about the Ticket to Work Health Assurance Program.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Missouri has created mobile custody units to help battle the corrections officer shortages within the state’s prison system. Alisa Nelson talks to Travis Terry, with the Missouri Department of Corrections, about these special units. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The artificial sweetener aspartame has had a critical run, to say the least, since its creation in 1981. For decades, many have pondered whether the sweetener is safe for consumption. We finally learn the real answer with the owner of Active Eating Advice and adjunct instructor in the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, Leslie Bonci. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

From growing up on welfare, becoming a mom at 16 years old, to later being elected as a state lawmaker, Senator Holly Rehder wants the next leg of her journey to be the state’s lieutenant governor. Alisa Nelson talks to Senator Rehder about her bid.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Dickerson Park Zoo celebrates its 100th Anniversary. Districts around the state are gearing up for the first day of school. Sometimes, falling trees can be more dangerous than the storm around them. State Representative Cody Smith announces his campaign for State Treasurer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

One of Missouri’s top budget leaders wants to take over as state treasurer. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri House Budget Committee Chairman Cody Smith of Carthage about his run for the statewide office.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

There is a new grant for eligible farmers that live in cited urban areas. Missouri Department of Agriculture Director, Chris Chinn, and Missouri State Fair Director, Mark Wolfe, discuss the economic and political impact of the fair. A series of strong storms have hit numerous areas of the state: Learn how damaged trees can affect your area. The retirement system for future sheriffs will be changin...

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has just opened up applications for the Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant. It’s designed to benefit residents in urban areas of the state that are affected by food insecurity. Taylor Tuttle, manager of the Missouri Grown Program for the Department of AG, manages this grant. She talks with Anthony Morabith on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...