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Cole County Judge rules in favor of Secretary of State reasons for blocking ballot petitions, cases move to next level
Circuit Court Judge Daniel Green has upheld the arguments of the Missouri Secretary of State and the Attorney General in blocking two voter petitions from the November election ballot. In his ruling in a case heard Tuesday, Green cites the reasoning of Secretary Denny...
Deeper Dive: Judge hears arguments in case over Missouri redistricting referendum (Missouri Independent)
* Three consequential cases are headed to the State Supreme Court that test the rights of voters against the responsibilities of the elected. The lawsuit heard Aug. 19 in Cole County Circuit Court raises questions that both sides called "unprecendented." Veteran state...
Latest MAP Testing Results Show Improvement Across Missouri
Preliminary results from Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests taken during the 2025-26 school year show students made gains in English language arts, math, science and government, according to information presented Tuesday to the State Board of Education. The MAP...
Missouri Department of Conservation shares summer tips for keeping wildlife wild (LISTEN)
Summer means more Missourians are spending time outdoors, and that often leads to encounters with young birds, rabbits, raccoons, foxes, and other wildlife. While it's natural to want to help an animal that appears to be alone, conservation experts say the best thing...
Strengthening Missouri’s Youth & Family Engagement: A Practical, Research-Informed Framework (LISTEN)
What if the largest barrier to helping young people and families is not a lack of programs but a lack of real partnership? Dr. Elizabeth Wynter has created the LifeLaunch Youth and Family Engagement Guide to help solve this issue. EPC Missouri sponsors this segment....
Missouri Congressman Seeks Financial Protections for Federal Workers During Shutdowns
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., has introduced legislation to protect federal workers from financial hardship during government shutdowns. Alford said federal employees should not face lasting financial consequences because of funding lapses in Washington. "So, this...
Silver Dollar City Unveils New Miner’s Mountain Express Coaster Coming in 2027 (LISTEN)
Silver Dollar City is getting a new family coaster in 2027, and this one is taking riders back to the Ozarks of more than a century ago. Miner’s Mountain Express will send families racing through the history and mystery surrounding Marvel Cave, with mine cars, two...
Lincoln University Opens New Center to Serve Missouri Workforce Needs (LISTEN)
A year ago, we talked with Lincoln University leaders about plans for a new training center designed to address Missouri's growing health care and public safety workforce needs. Now the doors are open. Matt Pilger catches up with Lincoln University President Dr. John...
How to Save Money When Buying a New or Used Car (LISTEN)
Buying a car right now can be an expensive proposition. New and used vehicle prices remain high, so finding a good deal may require consumers to think a little differently about what they're buying and how they're buying it. Our car expert David Finkelstein joins Show...
Working military dogs memorial added to Veterans park in Rolla, thanks to a 15-year-old Eagle Scout (LISTEN)
15-year-old Mason Hirtz worked for two years to create a memorial addition for the Veterans Memorial Park in Rolla; specifically for working military dogs. With the project, he became an Eagle Scout – and with him for the dedication were the governor, state and city...
Missouri Department of Mental Health launches LifeLaunch guide to strengthen youth and family engagement (LISTEN)
Meaningful engagement with young people and families takes more than simply giving them a seat at the table. JJ Gossrau, the director of Missouri's Early Psychosis Care Center and Young Adult Services at Missouri's Department of Mental Health, says organizations need...
Missouri Ballot Measure Cases Advance To Trial Next Week
A Cole County judge has set trial dates next week for two proposed Missouri ballot measures blocked by Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, including a referendum challenging the state's 2025 congressional map and a constitutional amendment aimed at limiting lawmakers'...
Back-To-School Bargains Or Scams? Better Business Bureau Helps Missouri Families Spot The Difference (LISTEN)
Back-to-school shopping can put a strain on family budgets, and scammers know it. Matt Pilger talked with Khesha Duncan of the Better Business Bureau in Columbia about finding real deals and avoiding costly scams.
The Mafia Is Coming to the Classroom and Online at Truman State This Fall (LISTEN)
Forget what you think you know about the Mafia from The Godfather and The Sopranos. A new course at Truman State University is taking a deeper look at the real history of organized crime, while also exploring the Sicilian and Italian customs and culture behind it....
What to look out for as the Perseid Meteor Showers pass Missouri’s night sky (LISTEN)
It’s time for the cosmic fireworks show known as the Perseid Meteor Showers. Our astronomy expert, Paul Temple, tells Ashley Byrd what to watch for on Show Me Today.
Missouri Lawmakers Plan New AI Proposals, Release Community Guide
Missouri lawmakers working on artificial intelligence policy say they plan to pursue new legislation next year while encouraging local communities to take a more active role in evaluating AI-related development projects. Members of the Missouri House Future Caucus...
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