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Missouri Supreme Court Judge Mary Russell Wins National Sandra Day O’Connor Award
Missouri Supreme Court Judge Mary Russell has received the Sandra Day O’Connor Award, the highest honor from the National Judicial College. Russell, who has twice served as Chief Justice, was recognized for her leadership and commitment to civics education, including...
Nearly 3,000 Deer-Related Crashes Last Year: Missouri Drivers Advised to Stay Alert
Missouri drivers could face more than the usual dangers this weekend, with firearm deer hunting season opening Saturday and mating season in full swing. Missouri State Highway Patrol Cpt. Scott White told Missourinet that deer activity—and roadway crossings—will...
Kehoe says eliminating Missouri income tax ‘top priority’ for 2026
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe says scrapping the state’s personal income tax will be his top priority for 2026. “We will push very hard with House and Senate leadership and House and Senate sponsors to make sure Missourians know that we would love to see a plan come...
What to know about Missouri’s cold weather rule (LISTEN)
Missouri's cold-weather rule is in effect. The Missouri Public Service Commission's Forrest Gossett joins Marshall Griffin on Show Me Today.
No More Pennies? Missouri Bankers Weigh In on What’s Next for Cash Transactions (LISTEN)
Pennies may be small, but their absence could bring big changes to how Missourians handle cash. The federal government has stopped producing them, and that decision is already raising questions for banks, businesses, and everyday transactions across the state. Today...
Missouri, U.S. hemp industries in jeopardy due to provision in government shutdown bill
A bill signed by President Donald Trump to reopen the federal government contains language that could effectively shut down America's hemp industry. A provision will ban unregulated THC-infused edibles and drinks nationwide one year from now. Brooklyn Hill, president...
Shelby County Group Works to Address Rising Farmer Suicides in Missouri
Mental health struggles and rising suicide rates among farmers are becoming an alarming concern across rural America. A recent CBS News feature spotlighted the issue—and one of the voices in that report was Jolie Foreman, co-founder of Shelby County Cares. She told...
Kansas City mayor says shutdown impacts at KCI airport are minimal, not counting flight delays (LISTEN)
The federal government shutdown has impacted air travel across the country, though the effects have been somewhat minimal at Kansas City International Airport. Marshall Griffin asked KC Mayor Quinton Lucas about it. First, the mayor talked about the new terminal and...
Missouri Electric Cooperatives finds “missing middle” with NE Housing Project (LISTEN)
Tri-County Electric Cooperatives is collaborating on the Northeast Housing Project, a project that identifies the “missing middle” of areas needing residential housing for individuals working in specific areas. CEO Michael Scheib joins Show Me Today to share how the...
Here’s how Missouri’s Congressional delegation voted to reopen federal government
A long-awaited vote has happened – Congress has passed a spending plan to end the federal government shutdown. The compromise would fund much of the government through January and provide funding for SNAP and some agencies through the end of September 2026. The...
Missouri U.S. Congressman Mark Alford Reacts as Congress Moves to End Historic Shutdown
After a month and a half of the longest federal government shutdown in history, Congress is set to take a vote Wednesday night to reopen the government. West-central Missouri U.S. Congressman Mark Alford told Missourinet Democrats are to blame for the stalemate, but...
Deadly shooting involving Whiteman Air Force Base Airman
(Warrensburg, Mo.) -- Two people are dead after an off-base, off-duty shooting involving an Airman assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base Wednesday morning in west-central Missouri’s Warrensburg. When officers responded to a domestic disturbance, they found a suspect...
State Representative Jim Murphy Pushes for Safe Haven Baby Boxes in Every Missouri Hospital
State Rep. Jim Murphy, R-St. Louis County, who wrote the 2021 law allowing safe haven baby boxes in Missouri, believes every hospital should have one. He told Missourinet that so far, it’s firehouses that have stepped up to install them. “I'm pressuring the (Missouri)...
Missouri Office of Administration’s AI tools are cyber-secure, says state AI leader
As state agencies in Missouri increasingly make use of Artificial Intelligence, staff and leadership are on guard against cybersecurity threats, according to Tim Marczewski, Director of AI and Innovation with the Office of Administration. He told Missourinet for...
Springfield Scores Big By Hosting College Rugby Regionals (LISTEN)
November is shaping up to be a big month for sports in Springfield. The Springfield Sports Commission and Visit Springfield’s group sales team have packed the calendar with events that bring athletes, fans, and families from around the region to town, from college...
Missouri Congressman Sam Graves on potential end to government shutdown
The U.S. House could vote Wednesday on a funding bill that aims to get the federal government up and running again. The compromise would fund much of the government through January 2026 and provide funding for some agencies through the end of next September. The U.S....
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