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Secretary Hoskins corrected his actions, avoided contempt
In a decision this afternoon, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins avoided contempt punishment. State Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Powell announced: "This court finds that the Secretary of State was in contempt of its September 3rd, 2026 order...The court finds that...
Deeper Dive: How Missouri fight over gerrymandered congressional map ended up back in US Supreme Court
The U-S Supreme Court has granted an emergency request to opponents of Missouri’s new Congressional map, which means it appears now that the 2022 map will be used in the November election. It’s the latest development in a legal battle over a new map approved last...
U.S. Supreme Court decides fate of election map; Mo Supreme Court schedules Hoskins contempt decision for this afternoon
The U.S. Supreme Court once again blocked the new GOP-drawn congressional map for Missouri. Minutes later, the state Supreme Court once again demanded the that Missouri Secretary of State must comply. The Supreme Court summoned Secretary Denny Hoskins to explain why...
Westminster College Launches Berlin Wall Bowl Football Rivalry With Eureka College (LISTEN)
A new college football rivalry kicks off this weekend, and this one comes with a little more history than your typical football trophy. Eureka College in Illinois and Westminster College in Fulton are launching the Berlin Wall Bowl, a new annual rivalry built around...
Missouri Farmers: What You Need to Know About Power Line Safety (LISTEN)
With advances in farming technology and equipment come increased safety concerns—especially around power lines in the field. Byron Roach and Mark Ramsey from NW Electric Power Cooperative in Cameron join Bill Pollock to share essential safety tips. This segment is...
Competing Court Rulings Leave Missouri Election Officials Waiting for Congressional Map Decision
Missouri election officials are facing uncertainty ahead of the November midterm election as state and federal courts have issued conflicting rulings on which congressional map should be used. The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that the state's 2025 congressional...
Andrew County Museum Preserves Northwest Missouri History with Unique Exhibits, Events and Programs (LISTEN)
Andrew County may be best known for its small towns and rural way of life, but there’s a lot of history packed into that corner of Northwest Missouri. The Andrew County Museum in Savannah preserves that history through exhibits, artifacts, genealogy, educational...
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...
Where are the rural lawyers? Missouri BAR asks public input on the need for services (LISTEN)
Rural areas of Missouri may have a shortage of legal help. That is the concern of the legal profession in Missouri, represented by the Missouri BAR. Shelly Dreyer of the BAR explains to Ashley Byrd their efforts to find out more – and why.
Missouri Congressional Map Fight Heads to Federal and U.S. Supreme Courts as Ballot Deadline Arrives
Missouri's dispute over which congressional map will be used in November's election is now before both a federal court and the U.S. Supreme Court as the state reaches a key election deadline Tuesday. The fight centers on a congressional redistricting map Missouri...
New five-minute series reminds Missourians of the community connection they are missing (LISTEN)
Driving through the rolling hills of the Ozarks, getting sprayed by the wake on a board or tube as you get tugged behind a boat, helping a neighbor, or simply sitting down to enjoy each other’s company with a cup of coffee on the porch. The most important thing? The...
Mizzou Volleyball Players Did Everything They Could To Play Outdoors…Including Wiping Down The Floor
Mizzou’s volleyball match against top-ranked Nebraska at Wrigley Field was suspended Sunday night because of humidity making the court too wet. The Cornhuskers led 11-7 in the first set when the court became unplayable. First, players helped peel the logos off the...
Mizzou Football Opens 2026 Season With 54-14 Win Over Arkansas-Pine Bluff
No. 25 Missouri opened the 2026 football season in convincing fashion Thursday night, rolling past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54-14 at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers wasted little time taking control, building a 40-0 halftime advantage behind a dominant passing performance...
Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver Talks Beef Imports, Government Funding And Congress’ Fall Agenda (LISTEN)
Congress is back in Washington after its August recess, with government funding, the debt ceiling, and concerns from Missouri cattle producers all on the agenda. Matt Pilger spoke with Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver about those issues and what lawmakers will be...
Supreme Court Orders Missouri Ballot Placement For Redistricting Referendum, Initiative Petition
The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to place a congressional redistricting referendum and a separate initiative petition on the November 2026 ballot, ruling the petitions were sufficient under state law and the Missouri...
Rev Your Engines as Classic Cars and Hot Rods Roll Into La Grange September 12 (LISTEN)
If you love classic cars, hot rods and just about anything with four wheels, there’s a big event coming up in northeast Missouri. The Early Tin Dusters Car Club is teaming up with Mark Twain Casino for the eighth annual car show September 12th in La Grange. There will...
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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