NEWS UPDATE
Severe weather leaves its mark on several Missouri communities
Tornado sirens sounded in several Missouri communities Friday night – bringing rain, hail, flooding, heavy winds, and rotation along with them. The National Weather Service is out assessing damage as a result of possible twisters in the Kansas City area of Belton,...
Encouraging Numbers As AAA Missouri Urges Drivers to Follow Hands-Free Law (LISTEN)
With April marking Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA Missouri is reminding drivers that even a few seconds of inattention can change lives forever. Nick Chabarria joins Show Me Today to report progress is being made when it comes to distracted driving.
Next phase of I-70 expansion across Missouri kicks off (LISTEN)
The next phase of the massive $2.8 billion project to expand I-70 to six lanes across Missouri is officially underway. Marshall Griffin talked about it with Eric Kopinski, Program Director for the Improve I-70 project
A Venmo Payment App Charity Scam Has Touched A Missouri Community (LISTEN)
A Missouri community’s effort to support fire victims, has been touched by a national Venmo payment app scam. Smithville Chamber of Commerce Director Ericka Winston tells Sue Danielson on Show Me Today what happened.
Missourinet Sports Report
Royals bullpen stunned again, Blues go out on a high note
NFIB: Predatory trial attorneys bullying Missouri’s small businesses over ADA claims (LISTEN)
A bill nearing the finish line in the Missouri Legislature aims to protect small business owners from predatory trial attorneys who say their websites are not compliant with federal law. Alisa Nelson talks to Brad Jones, State Director of the National Federation of...
Tornado blows through western Missouri’s Clinton
The western Missouri city of Clinton was roughed up a little by a tornado that touched down Wednesday evening. Clinton Fire Chief Mark Manuel told Missourinet that there’s not a lot of damage and no reported injuries. “There wasn't a lot of damage," Manuel said....
Missouri Senate Advances Income Tax Repeal Plan After Late Night Vote
The Missouri Senate approved a sweeping tax overhaul early Thursday, advancing a plan that would eliminate the state’s personal income tax and replace it with a broader sales tax. The proposal would also end automatic triggers used to reduce income tax rates. State...
Heavy Rain Swamps Several SW Missouri Roads
Barricades are up along several southwest Missouri roads, due to heavy rain that prompted flooding. MoDOT Assistant SW District Engineer Cindy Dunnaway says there are three closures in Barton County and one in Polk County (as of Thursday, April 16th at 2pm). She...
Missouri hosts Midwest coin collectors event, welcomes special U.S. nickel (LISTEN)
This month, coin collectors from the Midwest will gather in Missouri. April is also the month the mint releases a NEW nickel in honor of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday- there’s more to that story, so Ashley Byrd asks our coin specialist, Dave Sorrick, to tell us...
Missouri Higher Education Spotlight: Former Lawmaker Warns Student Voices Could Be Silenced (LISTEN)
A long‑standing student organization at the University of Missouri is facing an uncertain future, and it’s raising questions about how students are represented in state government. Matt Pilger talks with former Missouri State Representative Ted Farnen about the...
MSHSAA maps out the 2025-26 season across Missouri (LISTEN)
Another high school athletic season is nearing completion. Here to talk about the biggest stories, successes, and challenges is MSHSAA Communications Director Andrew Kauffman.
Why morel mushroom hunting in the Ozarks feels like a springtime treasure hunt you can taste (LISTEN)
Spring in Missouri isn’t just something you see, it’s something you go looking for. Somewhere out there, hidden in the leaves, are morel mushrooms. For Barbara Baird, the Accidental Ozarkian, this isn’t just a hobby. It’s a seasonal ritual that turns an ordinary walk...
A 35-pound beer stein challenge in Fredericktown is turning regulars into viral sensations (LISTEN)
At North Town Tavern and Pizza, it starts like a dare and ends like a spectacle. A massive 35-pound stein filled with beer sits on the bar, waiting for the next brave customer to try lifting it with one hand and taking a drink. It sounds simple enough until you see it...
Missouri Court Rejects Legal Challenge to MOScholars Program
A Missouri circuit court judge has upheld the MOScholars program, rejecting a legal challenge aimed at blocking the state’s school choice initiative. The ruling came from Cole County Circuit Court, where the judge dismissed all constitutional claims against the...
Missouri Senate committee weighs bill that would require 3rd graders be held back if they’re not reading at 3rd-grade level
Third graders in Missouri’s public schools could be held back one year if they’re not reading at a 3rd-grade level under legislation in a Missouri Senate committee. HB 2872 has already passed the Missouri House. The sponsor – State Rep. Cathy Jo Loy, R-Carthage – said...
Missourinet Sports Report
Royals bullpen stunned again, Blues go out on a high note
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