NEWS UPDATE
Dangerously cold temperatures headed to Missouri this weekend
The coldest air of the season so far is on its way to Missouri. A cold front is expected to arrive Saturday and move southward across the state. Alex Elmore, Senior Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in St. Louis, said how cold it gets will depend on...
Missouri AI tech bill to separate man from machine (LISTEN)
“It wasn’t me. AI technology did it” is the legal argument that a Missouri lawmaker wants to avoid. Alisa Nelson talks to St. Charles State Representative Scott Miller, who has pre-filed a bill to make clear that artificial intelligence is not human. It may sound like...
Rural public transit in Missouri hurting from state budget cut, federal cuts possible (LISTEN)
Public transit is not only for large or mid-sized cities, but also for Missouri's rural areas. Funding for these services is in jeopardy. Marshall Griffin spoke with Dorothy Yeager, Executive Director of OATS Transit, based in Columbia.
Show Me Hope Brings Healing To Missouri After May Tornadoes (LISTEN)
In the wake of the devastating May 16 tornadoes, communities across Missouri are grappling with emotional and psychological aftershocks. Thanks to the Show Me Hope Crisis Counseling Program, survivors now have access to vital mental health resources designed to...
Missouri Congressman Cleaver calls on veterinary schools to address ‘systemic abuse’ of students
U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. 5th District, is calling on veterinary schools nationwide to address allegations of systemic abuse impacting students. He told Missourinet that many vet schools are using students as cheap labor. “We believe that that some of them are...
Missouri State already searching for next head football coach after Ryan Beard leaves
Missouri State is losing head coach Ryan Beard after just one season in Conference USA. Beard is leaving for Coastal Carolina following a 7–5 debut that earned the Bears a bowl berth in their first year at the FBS level. He will not coach the team in next week’s Xbox...
Missouri Carves Out Big Role in Thanksgiving: Nearly 8% of U.S. Turkeys Come From the Show-Me State (LISTEN)
Missouri isn’t just known for corn and soybeans—it’s also a powerhouse in turkey production. In fact, the Show-Me State ranks fifth in the nation, producing nearly eight percent of America’s turkeys and supporting about 15,000 jobs. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger...
Geminid Showers, rare northern lights and the Christmas star: Missouri astronomer helps us watch the winter night skies (LISTEN)
Beyond the holiday lights and legends, there are plenty of events and stories in the night sky. Our regular guest, astronomer Paul Temple of Central Methodist University, explains how to find meteor showers, special constellations, and how the wise men of the...
Show Me Hope delivers critical emotional support to Missourians recovering from disasters (LISTEN)
Show-Me Hope is Missouri’s crisis counseling program that steps in after disasters to help people manage stress, build coping skills, and reconnect with community support. Joining Show Me Today is Beckie Gierer, Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health’s...
When does Missouri’s new Congressional map take effect? That depends on who you ask
There’s a clash over when Missouri’s new Congressional redistricting bill takes effect. A group called People Not Politicians has gathered 305,000 signatures to try to let Missouri voters overturn the state’s new Congressional voting districts. The group turned in the...
Missouri Sen. Schmitt announces $40.5M to help with radioactive cleanup in Coldwater Creek area
U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, says more money from Washington is on the way to help clean up radioactive waste in the St. Louis area. “The (U.S.) Army Corps of Engineers has just announced that ($40.5 million in) new money is coming for that cleanup,” he...
Missouri Pilot Training Program Taking Off
(Columbia, MO) -- Interest in a mid-Missouri pilot training program is taking off, according to its director, Ed Longoria. Moberly Area Community College is launching a formal pilot training program in the fall of 2026, at the former Columbia Airport terminal. ...
Highly Processed Food Cut From Missouri SNAP
(WASHINGTON D.C.) -- Starting next year in Missouri, highly processed food will be cut from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Missouri is one of 18 states pushing for SNAP food-choice waivers, under the Make America Healthy Again Initiative. The...
Cold Weather Brings Unwanted Guests: Missouri Experts Share Tips to Keep Mice Out (LISTEN)
As the temperatures drop across Missouri, some homeowners are discovering they’re not the only ones looking for a warm place to stay. Mice and rats are on the move, and if they find a way into your home, they can quickly turn into more than just a nuisance. Show Me...
Kansas City Repertory Theatre celebrates the career of its Ebeneezer Scrooge (LISTEN)
Gary Neal Johnson took over the role of Ebeneezer Scrooge for KC Repertory Theatre’s iteration of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in the year 2000. After an estimated over 1,100 shows, he is hanging up the nightcap and slippers after this season. He joins Cameron...
Golf Drives $2 Billion Economic Impact Across Missouri
A new statewide study shows golf is more than a pastime in Missouri, it’s a major economic engine. According to research from Buffalo Groupe, golf produced $2.1 billion in total economic impact in 2023, including nearly $1.4 billion in direct output, supporting over...
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