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Mandatory Testing Brings Missouri School Drug Program Statewide
Missouri's school wastewater drug-testing program is expanding from a voluntary pilot effort to a statewide initiative after lawmakers approved legislation making participation mandatory. The program, administered through the Missouri Department of Public Safety, will...
MoDOT Reviewing Multiple Factors Before Upping Rural Interstate Speed (LISTEN)
A new law allows the speed limit on rural interstate highways to increase to 75 miles per hour. State transportation experts are determining where the higher speeds might work best. MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger says they’re looking at several factors. He also offers a...
Film critic gives Missourians the “must-see” guide for summer films (LISTEN)
Has Spider-Man become the darling of the superhero film world? Pat McDonald and Cameron Conner think so… and the box office backs them up. Film expert and critic Pat McDonald chats with Cameron Conner about the best movies from August and the top three from summer.
Troopers Emphasize School And College Traffic Safety Across Missouri (LISTEN)
Whether it's elementary school students walking to class or college students moving back to campus, the back-to-school season brings new challenges for Missouri drivers. Matt Pilger visits with Missouri State Highway Patrol Lieutenant Eric Brown about staying safe on...
Kansas City Celebrates Jazz Legend Charlie Parker With Special Birthday Concert This Weekend (LISTEN)
Charlie Parker is one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz, and he was born right here in Kansas City. This weekend, the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and Kansas City Jazz ALIVE are celebrating Parker’s birthday with a special concert at the Folly...
Andy Hill’s Favorite Stories From Missouri Football And Two Super Bowl Runs (LISTEN)
A Missouri football legend is headed to the Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame. Matt Pilger talks with longtime Tigers coach Andy Hill about his career, recruiting some of Mizzou's biggest stars, and the memories that stand out the most.
Missouri Researchers Use “Nano-Particles” To Target Aggressive Breast Cancer (LISTEN)
Researchers in Missouri have secured a federal grant to study a potential tool to fight the most aggressive and deadly breast cancers. Missouri S&T Assistant Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Professor Mostafa Yazdi says it involves using a piece of a tumor...
Missouri Sheriffs Back Data Limits, Misuse Penalties for License Plate Reader Cameras
Missouri sheriffs are supporting additional safeguards for automated license plate reader systems as debate continues over the use of Flock cameras across the state. Missouri Sheriffs' Association President Matt Oller said law enforcement leaders recognize concerns...
From being rescued to working side-by-side with first responders, a recovering addict helps saves lives (LISTEN)
Who better to train first responders about treating drug addiction than someone they have actually saved? That’s the success story of Jeff Neyens, who has now come full circle. He shares his story with Ashley Byrd.
Missouri’s 14th Safe Haven Baby Box Headed To Camden County (LISTEN)
A new Safe Haven Baby Box is coming to Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks region. Matt Pilger talks with State Representative Jeff Vernetti about the project and why local supporters worked to bring it to Camden County.
Missouri Salmonella Outbreak What You Need to Know About Cases, Symptoms and Prevention (LISTEN)
A Salmonella outbreak has health officials in Missouri keeping a close watch. For most people, Salmonella causes several days of gastrointestinal symptoms, but it can become much more serious. Missouri State Epidemiologist Nathan Koffarnus joins Show Me Today to...
Mizzou AD Supports College Sports Bill Backed By Missouri Senator Schmitt
University of Missouri Athletic Director Laird Veatch is backing a college sports bill championed by U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri. The Protect College Sports Act would create national standards for name, image and likeness compensation, athlete transfers and...
New School Year Brings Safety Concerns as Missouri Drivers Face Tougher School Bus Penalties
Missouri drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses will soon face significantly tougher penalties under a new state law taking effect August 28. As students return to classrooms and college campuses across the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is also...
Missouri Democrats more confident after key primary defeats (LISTEN)
Missouri politics are led by a powerful Republican Majority, but two other parties are active in the state. After the August Primary, Democrats are more confident after some wins that went their way. Ashley Byrd speaks with Ashley Aune, the head of the Democrats in...
August Primary Shows Growing Support For Libertarians In Missouri, Party Says (LISTEN)
The Missouri Libertarian Party says it saw a significant increase in voter participation during this month's primary election, including gains in St. Louis County and across the state. LaDonna Higgins, chair of the St. Louis County Libertarian Central Committee, said...
Hermann Missouri Celebrates Its German Heritage Through Food, Wine and Tradition (LISTEN)
When you think about Germany in Missouri, there’s one town that immediately comes to mind: Hermann. German immigrants settled there nearly 190 years ago, and that heritage is still woven into the town’s architecture, festivals, music, and especially its food. Justin...
Missourinet Sports Report
College football kicked off Thursday night in Missouri. A wild game in St. Josephe
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