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Missouri Chamber of Commerce gives update on new building and member economic challenges (LISTEN)
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce has broken ground on a new building renovation and is busy helping its members sort through a challenging economy. Ashley Byrd spoke with President and CEO Kara Corches.
Missouri education and workforce departments partner with Google AI for training (LISTEN)
The demand for AI skills is at the top of hiring lists these days. Students, teachers, and workers will need to navigate these skills, so the state has teamed up with Google AI to prepare them. Ashley Byrd gets the details from Rachelle Sharpe, DHEWD Chief of Staff,...
Hawley Pushes Congress to Suspend Gas Tax Before Midterms
With Republicans controlling both the White House and Congress, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley says voters expect lawmakers to deliver results before the November midterm elections. In an interview with Missourinet, the Missouri Republican said Congress should act on energy...
Hawley chairs hearing on Flock cameras: “treating every citizen in America as if they’re a criminal”
US Senator Josh Hawley is taking on Flock Safety and other surveillance companies over how and where their cameras, and their data, are used. In a bipartisan hearing Wednesday, Hawley said Flock subscriptions allow unrestricted nationwide access to personal...
Brattin Says Ongoing Missouri Map Dispute Has Paralyzed Campaign Efforts
State Sen. Rick Brattin says a recent federal appeals court ruling validates the arguments he and Congressman Bob Onder made in their challenge to Missouri's congressional maps. Both Republicans are part a federal lawsuit challenging the use of Missouri's 2022...
Missouri Consumers Could See Health Insurance Premiums Rise by as Much As 26% In 2027
Missourians who buy their own health insurance and many people covered through small-business plans could see premiums increase between 10% and 26% in 2027. Preliminary rate filings submitted to the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance show higher costs may...
Missouri Electric Cooperatives supports organization that helps train service dogs (LISTEN)
Imagine raising a puppy knowing that, after more than two years of training, that dog could become a service animal that helps someone live a more independent life. That’s the work happening at Retrieving Freedom, a Missouri organization training service dogs for...
Missouri River Cruise Takes Passengers Inside a Working Mississippi River Lock (LISTEN)
We spend a lot of time around the Mississippi River in Missouri, but how much do we really know about how the river works? This fall, the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are bringing back an unusual cruise that takes passengers right into a working lock and dam system...
St. Charles, Missouri Honors Chicago Founder Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable With Massive New Sculpture (LISTEN)
St. Charles is adding a massive bronze sculpture to Historic Main Street, but the person it honors may be someone many Missourians have never heard of. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable is widely recognized as the founder of Chicago, but his story also has a connection to...
Missouri Fall Color Guide Tracks Where to Find Peak Autumn Leaves (LISTEN)
If you're ready for fall in Missouri, you don't have to wait for the leaves to start changing to make plans. The Missouri Department of Conservation is tracking fall color across the state with weekly reports from foresters who know where the best colors are starting...
Missouri Congressman Onder Says Appeals Court Protected Primary Voters
Missouri U.S. Rep. Bob Onder says a federal appeals court ruling in favor of the state's 2025 congressional map protects the choices voters made during the August primary election. Onder, one of the candidates involved in the lawsuit that led to Monday's 8th U.S....
Missouri’s Hawley Backs Federal Testing Of Advanced AI Systems as Safety Concerns Grow
As artificial intelligence continues to advance, some researchers are warning that future AI systems could operate beyond human control and pose serious risks. Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley said the Trump administration has taken the right approach by testing advanced AI...
Federal Appeals Court rules for use of Republican-designed map, emergency appeal filed
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling could disrupt the state's election process that is underway by reverting orders to a map that the Supreme Courts of the state and nation have blocked. In a decision late Monday, the court also issued a seven-day pause on...
Diesel Price Surge Forces Some Missouri Trucking Companies to Close
Missouri trucking companies are facing mounting pressure as diesel prices climb, with some long-established carriers shutting down as fuel costs continue to rise. Diesel prices in Missouri are up nearly 60% from a year ago, creating new challenges across the state's...
“See Tracks? Think Train! Week” Highlights Railroad Safety in Missouri (LISTEN)
We’ve all been around railroad tracks, but we probably don’t think about railroad safety enough. In fact, Missouri Operation Lifesaver says a person or vehicle is hit by a train somewhere in the United States every three hours. Today kicks off See Tracks? Think Train®...
“Batman: Knightfall” reactions, Batman Day, and more with SMT’s Kansas City Comics Expert (LISTEN)
One of the most iconic Batman stories has arrived on a streaming service near you: "Batman: Knightfall Part 1." Cameron Conner chats with Crossroads Comics and Art Owner Mike O’Leary, ahead of "Batman Day," to see if it is worth the hype. He also hints at an exclusive...
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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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