NEWS UPDATE
Missouri Department of Revenue Launches FUSION to Speed Up Service Statewide
Missourians may soon experience quicker service at DMVs across the state. Trish Vincent, Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue told Missourinet that it is the goal of a new system known as FUSION which stands for Fifty Unique Systems in One Nexus. “When you...
Missouri Department of Conservation pitching in for 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations
The Missouri Dept. of Conservation is helping Kansas City prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. MDC Director Jason Sumners told the Missouri Conservation Commission last week that thousands of native Missouri plants have been planted on the grounds of the Truman Sports...
Missouri remains caught up on sexual assault evidence kit work
In 2018, Missouri had about 7,000 untested sexual assault kits. State Attorney General Catherine Hanaway told Missourinet that is no longer the case. “The great news is we are entirely caught up,” said Hanaway. “It was great leadership by General (Andrew) Bailey and...
Missouri elder abuse forums inspire proposed legislative changes
Seven elder abuse prevention forums were held over the fall to hear from Missourians across the state who have concerns about their loved ones. The statewide tour was organized by Lt. Governor David Wasinger and state Sen. Adam Schnelting, R-St. Charles. It’s been a...
Missouri’s Mark Alford: Military veteran entrepreneurship continues sharp decline
A U.S. House committee is examining a decades-long decline in entrepreneurship among military veterans. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo. 4th District, sits on U.S. House Committee on Small Business. During a hearing last week, he said many veterans want to start their own...
Dangerously cold temperatures headed to Missouri this weekend
The coldest air of the season so far is on its way to Missouri. A cold front is expected to arrive Saturday and move southward across the state. Alex Elmore, Senior Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in St. Louis, said how cold it gets will depend on...
Missouri AI tech bill to separate man from machine (LISTEN)
“It wasn’t me. AI technology did it” is the legal argument that a Missouri lawmaker wants to avoid. Alisa Nelson talks to St. Charles State Representative Scott Miller, who has pre-filed a bill to make clear that artificial intelligence is not human. It may sound like...
Rural public transit in Missouri hurting from state budget cut, federal cuts possible (LISTEN)
Public transit is not only for large or mid-sized cities, but also for Missouri's rural areas. Funding for these services is in jeopardy. Marshall Griffin spoke with Dorothy Yeager, Executive Director of OATS Transit, based in Columbia.
Show Me Hope Brings Healing To Missouri After May Tornadoes (LISTEN)
In the wake of the devastating May 16 tornadoes, communities across Missouri are grappling with emotional and psychological aftershocks. Thanks to the Show Me Hope Crisis Counseling Program, survivors now have access to vital mental health resources designed to...
Missouri Congressman Cleaver calls on veterinary schools to address ‘systemic abuse’ of students
U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. 5th District, is calling on veterinary schools nationwide to address allegations of systemic abuse impacting students. He told Missourinet that many vet schools are using students as cheap labor. “We believe that that some of them are...
Missouri State already searching for next head football coach after Ryan Beard leaves
Missouri State is losing head coach Ryan Beard after just one season in Conference USA. Beard is leaving for Coastal Carolina following a 7–5 debut that earned the Bears a bowl berth in their first year at the FBS level. He will not coach the team in next week’s Xbox...
Missouri Carves Out Big Role in Thanksgiving: Nearly 8% of U.S. Turkeys Come From the Show-Me State (LISTEN)
Missouri isn’t just known for corn and soybeans—it’s also a powerhouse in turkey production. In fact, the Show-Me State ranks fifth in the nation, producing nearly eight percent of America’s turkeys and supporting about 15,000 jobs. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger...
Geminid Showers, rare northern lights and the Christmas star: Missouri astronomer helps us watch the winter night skies (LISTEN)
Beyond the holiday lights and legends, there are plenty of events and stories in the night sky. Our regular guest, astronomer Paul Temple of Central Methodist University, explains how to find meteor showers, special constellations, and how the wise men of the...
Show Me Hope delivers critical emotional support to Missourians recovering from disasters (LISTEN)
Show-Me Hope is Missouri’s crisis counseling program that steps in after disasters to help people manage stress, build coping skills, and reconnect with community support. Joining Show Me Today is Beckie Gierer, Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health’s...
When does Missouri’s new Congressional map take effect? That depends on who you ask
There’s a clash over when Missouri’s new Congressional redistricting bill takes effect. A group called People Not Politicians has gathered 305,000 signatures to try to let Missouri voters overturn the state’s new Congressional voting districts. The group turned in the...
Missouri Sen. Schmitt announces $40.5M to help with radioactive cleanup in Coldwater Creek area
U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, says more money from Washington is on the way to help clean up radioactive waste in the St. Louis area. “The (U.S.) Army Corps of Engineers has just announced that ($40.5 million in) new money is coming for that cleanup,” he...
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