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Hot Weather, Plentiful Acorns Blamed For Drop In Missouri Deer Harvest
Missouri hunters harvested nearly 2,000 fewer deer during this year’s early antlerless firearms season compared with last year. Preliminary numbers from the Missouri Department of Conservation show hunters harvested 6,524 deer during the Early Antlerless Portion, held...
Paranormal activity in Missouri’s Ozarks literally worth staying for (LISTEN)
Missouri has a rich history of paranormal sites, but how often can you book and stay at them? That is exactly what Superhost Alta-Ann offers at her Airbnb in the Missouri Ozarks. Cameron Conner sits down with Alta to uncover what guests may be experiencing at the...
Lincoln University Funding Lawsuit Puts Focus On Missouri’s $549 Million Dispute (LISTEN)
A nearly $549 million federal lawsuit is putting Lincoln University’s funding in the spotlight. Matt Pilger talked with Missouri State Representative Stephanie Boykin about the lawsuit and what lawmakers could do next.
Missouri business discusses things to consider when traveling across the pond (LISTEN)
As temperatures cool, fall can ignite the travel bug in Missourians itching to get overseas. Jack Baumann, owner of Guidester in Chesterfield, talks with Cameron Conner to inform you about the “must-haves” when traveling to Europe.
Historian Jeremy Amicks follows the “Voices of the Moreau” to the people who built mid-Missouri (LISTEN)
Missouri historian and writer Jeremy Amick has released another book – adding to his dozens of histories. This one is close to home for Jeremy. "Voices of the Moreau" contains 60 stories from across Mid-Missouri. He tells Ashley the story behind the writing.
Missouri considers nuclear reactors at existing and retired power plants (LISTEN)
Missouri has released a new state energy plan, and one of its biggest goals is generating more power inside the state. The blueprint focuses heavily on nuclear energy, including the possibility of expanding the Callaway Energy Center and using retired power plant...
State judges are judged for performance, vetted for voters for Nov. 3 election (LISTEN)
If you are in the voting booth and not sure about the judges up for election, here are some things you should know. The information is in one place. Missouri’s state courts are hard on themselves. Every two years, judges are reviewed by their peers and citizens for...
Record-Setting October Heat Possible In Missouri Before Fall Weather Returns
Summerlike heat could challenge record highs across Missouri this week. Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s and lower 90s Monday and Tuesday. Jordan Didio, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Springfield, said the unusual warmth...
Stifel Charity Classic brings PGA TOUR Champions playoffs to St. Louis for the first time (LISTEN)
For the first time, the road to the Charles Schwab Cup championship will begin in St. Louis. The Stifel Charity Classic at Norwood Hills is now the opening event of the PGA TOUR Champions playoffs, bringing the top 72 players in the season standings to Missouri with a...
Roberts Runs for 222 Yards as No. 14 Mizzou Dominates Texas A&M 27-6
Jamal Roberts rushed for a career-high 222 yards and two touchdowns, Blake Craig connected on a pair of 50-plus-yard field goals, and No. 14 Missouri delivered a dominant defensive performance in a 27-6 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The...
Missouri’s Precision Mazes creations: art you can get lost in (LISTEN)
Precision Mazes has wrapped up another incredible season, turning agriculture’s fields into works of art that you can literally get lost in. Cameron Conner talks with owner Rob Stouffer about this year’s favorites and what is in store for 2027.
Eligible Students In Five Missouri Districts To Receive Guaranteed Admission To Mizzou (LISTEN)
Some Missouri high school students could soon know they have a spot at Mizzou before their senior year even begins. The university is launching a new program that guarantees admission to qualifying students in five Missouri school districts who earn college credit...
How A Small Missouri Town Turned Loafing Into A 66-Year Tradition (LISTEN)
One of Missouri's most unique traditions is getting ready to return to Callaway County. The 66th Annual Loafer's Week is coming up in Auxvasse, and it's a week built around food, fellowship, and community. Matt Pilger talked with organizer Donal Knipp.
Deer Season Brings Safety Warning for Missouri Motorists
Deer are becoming more active across Missouri, prompting transportation officials to remind drivers to stay alert as the state enters the peak season for deer-related crashes. More than 2,800 crashes involving deer were reported in Missouri last year, resulting in six...
Missouri’s top movie expert gives his September picks for best flicks (LISTEN)
September brought plenty of new movies to theaters, from horror and documentaries to potential Oscar contenders. Our movie expert Patrick McDonald has picked his top three films from the month, and he joins Show Me Today to explain what made them stand out.
How a Mizzou Artist Turns Light, Space, and Depth Into Portraits That Pop (LISTEN)
Artist Matt Ballou is interested in something we all do every day: observe the world around us. The University of Missouri professor explores light, space, depth, and perception in his work, including eight portraits of Mizzou football players now displayed at Faurot...
Missourinet Sports Report
Mo. State walks it off. CITY SC clinches a playoff spot
UPDATE: Mizzou Freshman Johnnie Jones Receives Heart Transplant in Florida
Mizzou freshman offensive lineman Johnnie “DJ” Jones is hospitalized in Florida was awaiting a heart transplant. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz told the media on Tuesday.
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But Thursday morning, Drinkwitz provided an update:
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— Eliah Drinkwitz (@CoachDrinkwitz) October 8, 2026
Drinkwitz said team doctors first detected a problem with Jones’ heart during his initial medical evaluation in the spring. Jones spent about two weeks under observation in Columbia before being sent to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville for additional testing, where doctors found a more serious condition.
Drinkwitz said the team learned last week that Jones had been placed on the heart transplant list.
Jones is a four-star recruit from Bradenton, Florida, and was considered one of the nation’s top offensive line prospects in the 2026 recruiting class.
Things To Do on a Day Trip to Hannibal, Missouri (LISTEN)
If you’re looking for a fun Missouri getaway, you might want to put Hannibal on your list. The Mississippi River town is best known as the boyhood home of Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, and you can explore the places and people that inspired some of his most famous stories. But Hannibal is much more than Mark Twain. Historic sites, caves, riverboat cruises, scenic views, shops, restaurants, and plenty of unusual Missouri history await discovery.
The Accidental Ozarkian, Barbara Baird, joins Show Me Today to talk about what makes Hannibal worth a visit and how you can make the most of a day there.
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