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A barn turned into a brewery is going 12 years strong. One state representative says fans and parents are getting out of hand at sporting events. He wants to protect game officials. Lindbergh schools in St. Louis County have a program to turn students into leaders. The first African American Grandmaster in chess, Maurice Ashley, talks with Ashley Byrd about encouraging schools and parents to intro...

Maurice Ashley made history as the first African-American Grandmaster. Now he is encouraging schools and parents to introduce chess –especially in underserved areas.  He spoke to Ashley Byrd from the Saint Louis Chess Club during the prestigious American Cup tournament.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Stop me if you’ve heard this – you are watching a sporting event, it does not matter if it is high school, collegiate, or professional, and the referee makes a controversial call that’s angered many people. What would you do? Would it involve attacking the ref? Democratic Representative Jerome Barnes tells Anthony Morabith for Show Me Today that he wants to put protections in place for officials a...

There is a school district in Missouri that is teaching students how to serve up seven-course masterpieces. Good news: Black Bear population is increasing after near extinction in Missouri. Bad news: The bears are on the move. A film festival in Kansas City caters to horror lovers. We learn about PanicFest. Todd Schmitt with the Missouri Department of Labor joins Show Me Today to discuss complaint...

Todd Schmitt with the Missouri Department of Labor joins Show Me Today to discuss complaints of youth employees. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Good news: Black Bear population is increasing after near extinction in Missouri. Bad news: The bears are on the move. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We preview a new novel about a college freshman that can go back in time five seconds. An event to celebrate beef. MU Extension joins the show to discuss what is wrong with our plants. There is a legislative push to implement driver's education as a mandatory high school course for graduation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Some lawmakers are proposing to implement it in required school courses in order to graduate. It is as important as learning how to make a resume, balancing a checkbook, or even cooking. Anthony Morabith talks with state Representative Rodger Reedy 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...

A new author is on the scene in Columbia.  24-year-old Nicole Schroeder has just published her first novel, “Twisted Fate: Playback’s Story.”  The novel is a superhero story about a freshman-year college student who has the ability to go back five seconds and change it for the better. Cameron Conner is here with Nicole to discuss the plot, the journey to becoming an author, and the exper...

A French film festival kicks off in St. Louis. Maple syrup has been produced in Missouri for generations but is becoming more complex. Military history writer Jeremy Amick hops on Show Me Today to discuss his new book, A Global Warrior . A Missouri legislative bill aims to bring attention to UFOsightings in Southeast Missouri. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Maple syrup has been made in Missouri dating back generations. However, it is becoming more challenging to produce. Bill Pollock talks to Hannah Hemmelgarn with the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In 1973, hundreds of UFO sightings were reported in Piedmont and Wayne County. A Missouri legislative bill sponsored by State Representative Chris Dinkins aims to bring attention to what people reported seeing 50 years ago. Alisa Nelson talks to Dennis Hovis, of Piedmont, about the sightings that put the southeast Missouri area on the UFO map.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

BBQ, blues, and bourbon. Washington, Missouri, has it all at the 2023 WashMO BBQ and Blues Fest. The National Wild Turkey Foundation is moving more of its operation to the state. The Truman Library and Museum just underwent a major renovation. Missouri Life Magazine joins us to discuss interesting stories about President Harry Truman. Jefferson City is hosting the State of Missouri hiring event We...

Are you looking for a job? The state of Missouri is holding a big hiring event. Alisa Nelson talks to Theresa Mello and Megan Thomas from the Missouri Office of Administration and Ciara Harden from the Missouri Department of Transportation about the upcoming event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The National Wild Turkey Federation is active in Missouri—and moving more of its operation to the Show Me State. Spokesman David Gladkowski talks with Ashley Byrd about their plans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Are you looking to buy or sell a home soon? Alisa Nelson talks to Andrea Sheridan, President of the Missouri Association of Realtors, who says spring has sprung early for Missouri’s housing market. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If at one point you considered having kids and wanted to adopt, you may have thought, “Gosh, adopting is so expensive!” One Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives wants to make that process a bit easier by getting rid of the tax credit limit for adoption expenses. Rep. Hannah Kelly talks with Anthony Morabith on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Aviation buffs... we have a place for you. The Nicholas-Beazley Aviation Museum in Marshall hopes to expand your knowledge of flight and take you to new heights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A legislative initiative to help Missouri’s K-12 public school students pave a roadmap for the future. Alisa Nelson talks to State Senator Karla Eslinger of Wasola about the bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Angela Johnson first took up pottery in college when she graduated from Mizzou.  Through many trials, she is back on the wheel, leading an outstanding local business, displaying work in art shows, and offering one-on-one pottery classes.  Angela is here with Cameron Conner to discuss her path to pottery.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

A roadmap to the future for Missouri public school students. Silver Dollar City's Street Fest will happen at the end of April. A Mizzou graduate's love for pottery has been transformed into a successful business. An issue has grown in the Missouri Legislature involving who controls MoDot's funding: State Representative Don Mayhew has a proposed solution. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

They say April showers bring May flowers, but sometimes the showers can be a little more than bargained for. If you are in an area subject to flooding, check what your insurance covers. Marshall Griffin is here with the Vice President of public affairs for the American Property Casualty Insurance Corporation to analyze the precautions and how Missouri is projected to handle potential floods this y...

It’s possible that you’ve had someone you knew or read about an individual that had a medical bracelet on with the letters DNR, shortened for Do Not Resuscitate. One member of the Missouri House of Representatives wants to expand the state’s DNR orders to include people under the age 18. Rep. Hannah Kelly talks with Anthony Morabith on Show Me Today.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Since 1948, Gordon Stop-light Drive-In has been the staple of Crystal City and Festus. This place is so good that they’ve never had to change their recipes. Cameron Conner is here with the owner of the drive-in, Chris Grass, to discuss the restaurant’s history and service to the community.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...