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Missouri’s Teacher of the Year shares how she helps students find success in the classroom (LISTEN)
Learning to read is one of the biggest milestones in a child’s early education, and the work that happens in those first few years can make a lasting difference. Sarah Steffens is a K–4 reading interventionist at Elm Grove Elementary in the Fort Osage School District,...
Missouri Congressional Map Dispute Draws Defiant Response From Hoskins (LISTEN)
Missouri's long-running congressional map battle is finally over, but the debate about how it all played out is far from settled. Matt Pilger spoke with Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the criticism directed at his...
Cemetery discoveries: UCM students chronicle the lives of soldiers (LISTEN)
University of Central Missouri has received a second federal grant to discover, learn, and teach local school kids about the lives of the soldiers who now lie in local cemeteries. UCM History Professor Jon Taylor explains to Ashley Byrd why it is such a powerful...
Missouri Turns to Playing Cards to Generate Leads in Unsolved Crimes
A recent breakthrough in a decades-old Missouri murder case is helping drive a new statewide effort to solve unsolved crimes. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway says the Cold Case Playing Cards program already produced results during a trial run in Jefferson...
Missouri Agencies Manage Billions in Federal Funds. This Audit Found Ongoing Concerns (LISTEN)
Missouri agencies manage billions of federal dollars every year, but a new state audit suggests some long-standing problems still haven't been fixed. The report found repeat findings involving oversight, Medicaid eligibility reviews, and other compliance issues. Matt...
Hoskins resolute on Congressional map decision: “One of my regrets is I did that too early”
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins says the lengthy legal fight over the state's congressional map will be remembered long after this year's election. The U.S. Supreme Court last week rejected efforts backed by Hoskins to use Missouri's new 2025 congressional...
Versailles’ Olde Tyme Apple Festival Has Become a Missouri Fall Tradition (LISTEN)
There are plenty of fall festivals around Missouri, but the Olde Tyme Apple Festival in Versailles has become a pretty big tradition in Mid-Missouri. Thousands of people head to downtown Versailles each October for a weekend that includes a parade, car show, live...
Kansas City Zoo Turns Into a Fall Adventure With GloWild, Halloween Events and More (LISTEN)
Imagine walking through the Kansas City Zoo with your kids this fall. You might start with giraffes towering over you, then encounter colorful animals and exhibits before the sun goes down, and the zoo comes alive with thousands of glowing lights and giant illuminated...
From Soybeans To Machinery, Missouri Products Impacted By Canada Tariff Dispute (LISTEN)
Tariffs between the United States and Canada continue to make headlines, and that could have an impact right here in Missouri. From farmers and manufacturers to consumers, the effects can ripple through the state's economy. Show Me Today's Matt Pilger spoke with Jeff...
Fed Rate Move Could Change Missourians Car Payment Less Than You Think, Here’s Where Buyers Can Save More (LISTEN)
The Federal Reserve just moved interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, and if you’re thinking about buying a car, you might be wondering how much that’s actually going to cost you. Is a quarter-point increase enough to change your plans, or are there other...
New Missouri documentary explores how trails drive tourism and economic growth (LISTEN)
Missouri has more than 240 miles of the Katy Trail, the growing Rock Island Trail, and an expanding network of trails connecting communities across the state. What if those trails are more than places to hike, bike, or enjoy the outdoors? A new documentary called “The...
How a Small Missouri Town Turned One Business Into a Community Gathering Place (LISTEN)
Imagine walking into a small-town business where you can grab lunch, stay the night, shop for something unique, and sit down at an old-fashioned soda fountain. That’s what Christy and Everett Reed have built in Marble Hill, and Christy joins Show Me Today to tell us...
Missouri’s Andrew Bailey Stepping Down as FBI Deputy Director
Former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is stepping down from one of the FBI's top leadership positions and returning home to Missouri. Bailey announced Monday on X that he is leaving his role as co-deputy director of the FBI after a little more than a year in...
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Missouri Supreme Court, blocks new map from ballot
The U.S. Supreme Court -- for the third time - blocked Missouri from using a new congressional map redrawn by legislative Republicans in 2025. That ends a series of battles for this midterm election. The Justices said “At this late date, ordering reversion to the 2025...
Missouri Audit Finds Repeat Problems in Federal Spending Oversight
Missouri state agencies failed to correct several longstanding problems involving the management of federal funds, according to a new audit from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. The review examined about $20.5 billion in federal spending during fiscal year 2025 and...
Missouri think tank created to “give a voice to rural America in energy policy,” publishes first study of wind and solar (LISTEN)
A research group at Mizzou focuses on rural energy needs and has released its first policy paper on wind and solar. It’s the beginning of their work, as Michael Sykuta, director of the Center for Rural Energy Security, explains to Ashley Byrd.
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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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