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The state is working with older foster children to prepare them for the world. Beekeeping is on the rise in Missouri. The Power and Light District hosts an NFL Draft event called "The Coca-Cola Fan Zone." One State Senator is sponsoring a bill that would facilitate the construction for more nuclear power in Missouri. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Power and Light District in downtown Kansas City is hosting a fan experience for anyone who plans to travel to the KC area for the NFL Draft. The Coca-Cola Fan Zone will begin Wednesday and will host numerous inclusive activities that feature NFL and musical artist celebrities. The Power and Light District’s Director of Entertainment and Production, Jason Bradley, is with Cameron Conner to give th...

Ensuring that energy is relatively cheap is on the minds of Missourians all across the state...but what if it involved nuclear energy? One bill looking to do just that is making the rounds through the Missouri Legislature. A bill sponsored by Senator Curtis Trent would charge for costs associated with construction work in progress before a facility is operational. He explains his bill to Anthony M...

There are free legal services available for low-income and elderly people in Missouri. Tomato school is coming in May for small Missouri farmers. The NFL Draft begins this week in Kansas City. It is a bidding process that took over seven years. Missouri Department of Economic Development aims to help the nursing workforce shortage in Missouri by awarding an $800,000 grant to train 300 University o...

We have talked several times on Show Me Today about the workforce shortage in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Economic Development is looking to help by awarding an 800-thousand-dollar grant to train 300 University of Missouri students as nurse assistants within M-U Health Care. Anthony Morabith talks with Robin Harris at the Sinclair School of Nursing, who is behind the grant.  See Priv...

An anticipated 100,000 people per day will be stopping by at this year’s NFL Draft in Kansas City. The Kansas City Sports Commission says this process took over seven years to bid for. Cameron Conner is with the commission’s Director of Marketing and Communication, Elliott Scott, to discuss the three-day event.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

A bill involving the need for bullet proof windows and doors in Missouri schools is on the table. Crown Candy Kitchen has been in operation in St. Louis since 1913. Missouri Life magazine shares the secrets to fishing at Montauk State Park. Disabled American Veterans Association is looking for volunteers to help bolster its support for veterans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

A locally owned and generationally passed down business still thrives in St. Louis. Since 1913, Crown Candy Kitchen has been the go-to location for the occasional sweet treat, the holiday festivities, or a nice lunch. Owner Andy Karandszieff is here with Cameron Conner to give insight into the store’s lineage.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

Some schools in Missouri are Purple Star designations. An actress and director from a short film featured at Panic Fest in Kansas City share their experiences. The University of Missouri is trying to build a new research reactor to help fight cancer. Dem. Representative Richard Brown wants to make a new traffic law allowing us to make a left on red traffic lights. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

The University of Missouri has been the only university in the U-S to create cancer-fighting radioactive elements called medical isotopes. A small nuclear reactor in Columbia creates them. Now – the university wants to create a bigger reactor, that can do more. Director of the MURR program Matt Sanford talks to Ashley Byrd about this project that saves thousands of lives each day. See Privacy Poli...

Now, I know drivers in Missouri can turn RIGHT on red, but how about LEFT on red? A Democratic lawmaker in the Missouri House is proposing just that, under particular conditions. Anthony Morabith talks with Democratic Representative Richard Brown 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 .

Horror and Sci-Fi lovers are going to Kansas City for Panic Fest, which runs through April 23rd. One of the feature short films is “The Heritage.” Director and writer of the film Andrew Rutter and leading actress Kathryn Georghiou are here with Marshall Griffin to discuss the making of the film and its role in Panic Fest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

A family combined their woodworking and game night passions into a local business. Hellbenders are prospering in Missouri rivers thanks to efforts from the St. Louis Zoo and Missouri Department of Conservation. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources wants your photos for its annual contest. We are in the thick of allergy season. The Missouri chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics disc...

Spring has sprung in Missouri- and so have the lovely springtime allergies. Now that the warmer temps are here, we can escape hiding and enjoy the great outdoors. Alisa Nelson talks to Dr. Maya Moody, the president of the Missouri Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

There is something special about playing tabletop games with family and friends. Whether it is chess, checkers, mancala, or any others, these games have been favorites to pass the time for decades. A family in Warrensburg combined their passion for quality time and woodworking to create their local business, Three Trees Workshop. Cameron Conner is here with co-owner Cynthia Epp.  See Privacy...

One state representative wants to limit school suspensions for students up to third grade. We discuss the latest demand for marijuana in Missouri. The National Park Service is mixing storytelling, music, and Civil Rights history through the " No Tears Project." Thomas Hart Benton might have never risen to fame if a local Missouri newspaper did not put out an ad for a cartoon artist. See Privacy Po...

Missouri is reviewing whether to limit suspensions for students up to third grade. Alisa Nelson talks to State Representative Ian Mackey, the bill sponsor.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Media reports indicate that demand for Missouri’s pot supply has increased tenfold. Those same reports have also said that prices have increased and dispensaries are having a hard time keeping up with that demand…but is it true? It depends on whom you ask. Anthony Morabith tries to hash out that truth with Jack Cardetti with the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association.   See Privacy Policy at htt...

One of America’s most notable painters of the 20th century got his start in Joplin, Missouri. If it was not for a local newspaper that needed a cartoonist, we might never have heard of Thomas Hart Benton. On episode three of our 150th anniversary of Joplin, Cameron Conner talks with Brad Belk about the painter's youth and how destiny brought Benton back at the tail end of his life.  See Priva...

Turkey season has begun. The Wild Turkey Federation joins Show Me Today. NerdWallet gives helpful tips to avoid scams. Missourinet's Alisa Nelson talks with Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft about his decision to run for governor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Turkey hunting season gets underway this month, running from April 17 through May 7. National Wild Turkey Federation district biologist John Burke says the turkey population is diminishing in some places. He talks with Ashley Byrd about their work to help restore their habitats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

KFVS TV anchor Kathy Sweeney discusses the community's urgency to help that following the Bollinger County tornado. Missourinet's Alisa Nelson joins Bill Pollock to discuss the legislative updates on sports betting and widening I-70. Fountain Day was on April 14th. The president of the City of Fountains Foundation talks about the foundation's 50th anniversary and how KC received its nickname. MSHS...

MSHSAA members will vote on whether or not to make Boy's Volleyball an interscholastic vote. MSHSAA Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Rukstand joins Show Me Today to talk about some of the other ballot items up for vote. Plus, new records set in Girl's Wrestling and Speech, Debate and Music take center stage in the next couple of week in statewide competitions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...