Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Missouri lawmakers are debating major changes to how our electric system works — and what that could mean for your power bill.  Matt Pilger spoke with Abby Foster, senior vice president of the Retail Energy Advancement League, about why supporters say competition could reshape Missouri’s energy future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Mark James says he wasn’t sure what to expect when the anti-crime effort “Operation Relentless Pursuit” was launched a year ago. He describes the results of the first year as “phenomenal.” James tells Sue Danielson that among the 15-hundred arrests, there were more than two dozen homicide suspects. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

Missouri continues to work on upgrading its nutrition standards within SNAP, the program that replaced food stamps several years ago. Marshall Griffin sat down with Department of Social Services Director Jessica Bax and DSS Welfare Fraud Chief Dana Carrington, as well as USDA Undersecretary Patrick Penn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

With April marking Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA Missouri is reminding drivers that even a few seconds of inattention can change lives forever. Nick Chabarria joins Show Me Today to report progress is being made when it comes to distracted driving. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A bill nearing the finish line in the Missouri Legislature aims to protect small business owners from predatory trial attorneys who say their websites are not compliant with federal law. Alisa Nelson talks to Brad Jones, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business, who says these attorneys make a mockery of the Americans with Disabilities Act. He...

A Missouri community’s effort to support fire victims, has been touched by a national Venmo payment app scam. Smithville Chamber of Commerce Director Ericka Winston tells Sue Danielson on Show Me Today what happened. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The next phase of the massive $2.8 billion project to expand I-70 to six lanes across Missouri is officially underway. Marshall Griffin talked about it with Eric Kopinski, Program Director for the Improve I-70 project See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Another high school athletic season is nearing completion.   Here to talk about the biggest stories, successes, and challenges is MSHSAA Communications Director Andrew Kauffman.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A long‑standing student organization at the University of Missouri is facing an uncertain future, and it’s raising questions about how students are represented in state government. Matt Pilger talks with former Missouri State Representative Ted Farnen about the Associated Students of the University of Missouri and why he says its possible elimination could silenc...

This month, coin collectors from the Midwest will gather in Missouri.    April is also the month the mint releases a NEW nickel in honor of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday- there’s more to that story, so Ashley Byrd asks our coin specialist, Dave Sorrick, to tell us more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

At North Town Tavern and Pizza, it starts like a dare and ends like a spectacle. A massive 35-pound stein filled with beer sits on the bar, waiting for the next brave customer to try lifting it with one hand and taking a drink. It sounds simple enough until you see it in person. What follows are laughs, near misses, and moments that are now racking up views on TikTok, turning a small-town bar chal...

Spring in Missouri isn’t just something you see, it’s something you go looking for. Somewhere out there, hidden in the leaves, are morel mushrooms. For Barbara Baird, the Accidental Ozarkian , this isn’t just a hobby. It’s a seasonal ritual that turns an ordinary walk in the woods into a slow, careful treasure hunt where the reward at the end might be the best bite of the year. See Priva...

As we head into spring and summer, more of us are spending time outdoors, tackling home projects, and firing up grills, but it’s also a time when natural gas safety can be overlooked. From digging in the yard to storm season and outdoor equipment, small missteps can lead to big problems. Mark Brandt with the Missouri Association of Natural Gas Operators joins us to share simple, practical steps yo...

As the war against Iran continues, a 30-year-old woman from Iran now living in Missouri hopes to see the fundamentalist Islamic regime ousted from power. Negin Nezamipour Azari now lives in Cape Girardeau with her husband, who also escaped from Iran. She talked with Marshall Griffin about how she eluded the authorities and made her way to America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

While severe wildfires have not affected Missouri yet, the nation’s fires surrounding the state may be a sign of things to come.  Cameron Conner sits down with State Climatologist Zack Leasor to discuss how these national fires may already be hindering Missouri and what the state’s fire chances are.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

At the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia, there will be a public reception and panel discussion about a free exhibition featuring U-S military war uniforms and art created from and about them.  Curator Nicole Johnson walks Ashley Byrd through the exhibition called " W[A]RN AND TRANSFORMED ." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Christopher Windom, a high-class choreographer who has worked with the likes of Academy Award winner Aretha Franklin, is taking his talents to the Tony Award-winning Children’s Theatre Company in Minnesota.  He joins Cameron Conner to share why passing century-old acting techniques to the next generation is so critical. They also discuss his involvement with the CTC’s upcoming iteration of “T...

What happens to a family when a mother is suddenly gone for decades? And how do you hold that family together from the inside of a prison? For one Missouri family, that question became reality when Patty Prewitt was convicted in the 1980s of killing her husband and sentenced to decades behind bars. After nearly 40 years, her sentence was commuted, allowing her release but not clearing her name, an...

If you think fentanyl is the most dangerous drug Missouri is dealing with right now, health leaders say there’s something even stronger showing up across the state. Nitazenes: a powerful synthetic opioid now being detected statewide, often without users realizing it. Matt Pilger spoke with Dr. Heidi Miller, chief medical officer for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, about...

Bookworms from all over the state mark their calendars for the annual Missouri Book Festival in Washington.  Cameron Conner talks with Missouri children’s author Kate Klise to find what hidden gems await and shares her books on display.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

While the spotlight often shines on Route 66, there’s another road that quietly tells the story of Missouri’s past. Highway 60 stretches across the state, connecting small towns, scenic views, and pieces of history you might otherwise miss. Joining Show Me Today is Barbara Baird, known as the Accidental Ozarkian, who’s mapped out a unique driving tour that takes you to five historic mills across M...

Natural gas powers thousands of Missouri homes every day, but safety experts say many of the most dangerous situations happen inside the home, from carbon monoxide poisoning to undetected gas leaks. Mark Brandt, the chair of the Missouri Association of Natural Gas Operators , says knowing the warning signs and reacting quickly can save lives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

For the Marvel-ites, there is a sense of familiarity with the newly released trailer for the movie, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” What is comically accurate? What can we hope to see? Here to dissect the Easter eggs is  Crossroads Comics and Art owner, Michael O’Leary. He joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Our movie expert, Patrick McDonald from HollywoodChicago.com , is back with his top three picks for March. Last month, Patrick gave us his Oscar predictions. How well did he do? Show Me Today looks into it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Show Me Today host Bill Pollock recently visited the Grand Glaze Wastewater Treatment Plant in Valley Park, just outside of St. Louis. He is exploring a unique approach to public health, wastewater surveillance. This program has been active since 2020. They collect samples of wastewater from around the state for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to look for possible viruses suc...