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National currency notes found in Missouri are historic and collectible (LISTEN)
Among the items valuable to coin collectors are actual paper notes- issued more than a hundred years ago, but highly sought after. Collector and broker Dave Sorrick takes Ashley Byrd through the history and what is valuable about it.
World Cup Crowds Sink Teeth Into Missouri Cuisine (LISTEN)
World Cup fans have been posting their impressions on social media about American foods, including Kansas City barbecue. Mike Burris of the Missouri Restaurant Association says it’s hard to put a value on such positive feedback, but he says it must be huge. Burris...
Missouri man accused in failed plot to attack White House UFC event
A northwest Missouri man is among five people charged in an alleged plot to kill Ultimate Fighting Championship fans at a White House event last Sunday. Federal documents say Daniel Eskridge of Kidder, Missouri, is accused of helping to coordinate the plan to...
Social Security Fund Running Low, What are Missourians Solutions?
The government reports that an important Social Security trust fund is projected to run out of money in 2032, a little sooner than projected. That means payouts will be reduced then. Missouri State University Finance Professor Jeff Jones explains to Ashley Byrd how...
Why the Katy Trail is one of Missouri’s greatest adventures (LISTEN)
You’ve heard of the Katy Trail, but unless you've spent time on it, you may not realize just how remarkable it really is. Stretching 240 miles across the state through forests, river bottoms, farm country, historic towns, and towering bluffs, it's the longest...
Rare Invasive Worm Wriggles Into St. Louis County Park (LISTEN)
A visitor to Cliff Cave County Park south of St. Louis recently spotted an unusual sight, a rare invasive hammerhead worm. This species of worm is more common in other parts of the country, but less common in the Midwest. Alyssa Hui Anderson of the St. Louis County...
National Dairy Month celebrates the nutrition, versatility, and farmers behind Missouri’s favorite dairy foods (LISTEN)
June is National Dairy Month, a time to celebrate the milk, cheese, and yogurt many of us enjoy every day, while also recognizing the dairy farmers who make it all possible. Dairy foods remain an important source of protein, calcium, and other key nutrients, and there...
Missouri Board of Education unanimously chooses interim commissioner
The Missouri Board of Education has announced an interim education commissioner. It voted unanimously Monday to appoint Stacey Preis, effective immediately. Preis is not a stranger to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). She served as...
Amazon to build $10 billion data center in eastern Missouri
Amazon plans to spend $10 billion to build a new data center campus in eastern Missouri. A news release from Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office said the Montgomery County project is expected to create 400 direct jobs and thousands of construction jobs. According to Kehoe,...
Kansas City’s World Cup revenue will be profitable but not at its projected amount, economist says (LISTEN)
Fact or fiction: Will Kansas City’s World Cup revenue surpass its projected $650 million? Cameron Conner sits down with UMKC associate professor of economics Kabeer Bora to address why those numbers are too inflated.
St. Louis built America’s soccer tradition long before the World Cup spotlight arrived in Missouri (LISTEN)
As the soccer world turns its attention to the Midwest with FIFA World Cup matches coming to Kansas City, it's a perfect time to look back at the rich soccer history right here in Missouri. Long before Major League Soccer and international superstars, St. Louis was...
Former Mizzou Star and NFL Pro Bowl Pass Rusher Aldon Smith Dies at 36
Former Missouri standout and NFL pass rusher Aldon Smith has died at the age of 36. Smith was one of the most dominant defensive players in recent Tigers history, recording 14.5 sacks in just 23 games during two seasons at Missouri. His combination of size, speed and...
Twelve people killed in skydiving plane crash near Kansas City
A skydiving expedition ended in a deadly plane crash near Kansas City on Sunday. Twelve people were killed – the pilot and 11 people aboard. Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson told reporters on the scene that the plane went down around 11:30 a.m. - shortly after...
Third Time’s The Charm for New Miss Missouri Tabitha Crain
It was third time’s the charm for Miss Pulaski County Tabitha Crain, who was crowned Miss Missouri Saturday night in central Missouri’s Mexico. Crain is a 24-year-old from Strafford in southwest Missouri. She is a University of Missouri School of Law student who...
Ralls County District Shifts Screen Time Approach As Missouri Effort Falls Short (LISTEN)
Missouri lawmakers tried to limit student screen time this year, but that effort didn’t make it across the finish line. Now, one northeast Missouri school district is moving ahead on its own. Matt Pilger spoke with Ralls County Superintendent David Koogler about why...
Artist Of The Year Brings America’s 250th Murals To Missouri Towns (LISTEN)
Murals celebrating America’s 250th birthday are starting to take shape across Missouri, thanks to one artist making a big impact. Matt Pilger sat down with Missouri Artist of the Year Ray Harvey.
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