Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Iceland
It’s official – former U.S. Rep. Billy Long, R-Mo. 7th District, is headed to Iceland. The U.S. Senate confirmed his nomination Monday on a strict party line vote of 46-43. During his confirmation hearing in February, Long said he would work hard to maintain good...
Spring Migration Means Lights Out at Gateway National Park in St. Louis (LISTEN)
Years of dimming the lights during the bird migration at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis have made a difference, according to the National Park Service. Gateway Arch Spokesman John Orrell tells Sue Danielson what they’ve noticed each spring and fall, since the practice...
Tom Hanks Sends Vintage Typewriter and Personal Letter to Rolla Missouri Shop Owners (LISTEN)
A small typewriter shop in Rolla, Missouri, got the attention of one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. After sending a letter to Academy Award-winning actor and noted typewriter collector Tom Hanks, Shane and Amanda Byrne, owners of Clickety Clack Typewriters Shop,...
Byrnes Urges Special Session To Suspend Gas Tax Across Missouri
A St. Charles County lawmaker is calling for a special session to suspend Missouri’s gas tax through the end of the year. Rep. Tricia Byrnes, R-Wentzville, says drivers need relief now. She is urging Gov. Mike Kehoe to bring lawmakers back to Jefferson City to...
People Not Politicians group sues Missouri AG Hanaway and SOS Hoskins over new congressional map
The head of the group People Not Politicians is suing Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and Attorney General Catherine Hanaway over their statements that the new congressional map is effectively "the law of the land.” Executive Dir. Richard von Glahn filed...
Show Me State Games Continue Bringing Missouri Athletes Together Each Summer (LISTEN)
The Show Me State Games have become one of Missouri’s biggest annual traditions, bringing together athletes of all ages and skill levels from across the state. From youth competitors to adults rediscovering their love of sports, the Games continue to create...
Missourians Are Becoming More Passionate About Specialty Coffee and Brewing Better Coffee at Home (LISTEN)
For a lot of us, coffee is just part of the morning routine. But for some people, it becomes a passion that turns into an exploration of flavors, brewing methods, coffee origins, and even the science behind the perfect cup. Andrew Pautler is the creator of Pull &...
Heavy Rain, Severe Storm Threat Prompts Flood Watches Across Missouri
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across Missouri Monday and into early Tuesday - prompting flood watches for parts of the state. The National Weather Service says a flood watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Monday for portions of central...
New nature guide features photography and travel insights for 80 “Scenic Natural Wonders of Missouri” (LISTEN)
Scenic Natural Wonders of Missouri: an outdoor nature guide featuring more than 80 sites. Ashley Byrd talks with writer Don Corrigan about his new book and what it shows us.
Missouri Legislature passes bill about businesses hiring illegal immigrants
One of the bills the Missouri Legislature passed this year would give the Attorney General the authority to prosecute and sue businesses that knowingly hire people in the country illegally. House Bill 2366 was sponsored by State Rep. Jeff Vernetti, R- Camdenton. “If a...
Missouri Congressman Mark Alford Talks About Iran War, New District
West‑central Missouri U.S. Rep. Mark Alford says the United States cannot afford to leave the conflict with Iran unresolved, arguing the primary concern remains Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Alford says Iran has enriched uranium to more than 60% and believes securing...
County Clerks Association offers perspective in Boone County clerk vs. Missouri Sec. of State standoff
The elections clerk in central Missouri's Boone County is not updating voter rolls, blaming “confusion” over the state’s new congressional redistricting. County Clerk Brianna Lennon, a Democrat, said Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, a Republican, must first...
What you need to know about the Missouri Legislature’s bills passed, not passed this session
Another chapter of the Missouri Legislature has closed. State lawmakers have completed the second session of the 103rd General Assembly in Jefferson City. Besides a burnt hot pocket reportedly triggering a fire alarm the last week of session, there were seemingly...
Kansas City Union Station unveils major exhibits events and World Cup plans for 2026 (LISTEN)
Kansas City’s Union Station continues to be one of the region’s biggest draws, and the next few months are shaping up to be especially busy. From blockbuster traveling exhibits to family-friendly attractions and even a role in the 2026 World Cup buzz, a lot is...
UMKC economy professor breaks down if Kansas City Royals’ new stadium is “worth it” (LISTEN)
What will the economic impact be for the Kansas City Royals’ freshly announced downtown ballpark? Cameron Conner sits down with University of Kansas City assistant professor Kabeer Bora to unpack the logistics.
University Health opens hotline to field Alpha Gal tick allergy questions
It's tick season in Missouri, and health care providers are once again reminding people to be mindful of a growing tick-borne illness called Alpha Gal Syndrome. State health leaders say more than 34,000 cases have been reported since 2021. Alpha gal is transmitted...
Missouri Experts Warn Cannabis Use During Adolescence May Increase Mental Health And Psychosis Risks (LISTEN)
As cannabis becomes more accepted and more widely used, especially among young people, new research is raising serious questions about what it’s really doing to the developing brain. From increased risks of anxiety and depression to a potential link to psychosis,...
How to avoid the Missouri summer travel tax on your body with simple spine-saving tips from Dr. Sherry McAllister (LISTEN)
If summer travel leaves you stiff, sore, and exhausted, there may be a better way to handle it. Dr. Sherry McAllister, President of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and author of Adjusted Reality, says the wear and tear we feel on road trips and flights isn’t...
One Year After the St. Louis Tornadoes Many Survivors Are Still Healing Emotionally (LISTEN)
As communities across the St. Louis area continue recovering from last year’s devastating tornadoes, this weekend also marks an emotional milestone for many families. Even a year later, survivors can still experience stress, anxiety, grief, and other lingering effects...
Kansas City Chiefs 2026 Schedule Features Six Primetime Games and Tough AFC Matchups
The Kansas City Chiefs full 2026 schedule includes another heavy dose of national exposure and difficult opponents. Kansas City is currently scheduled for six primetime games and at least 10 nationally televised contests. The Chiefs open the regular season at home on...
Heart Care Continues In Missouri As Boone Health Opens New Clinic And Lawsuit Advances (LISTEN)
Boone Health has opened a new cardiology clinic in Columbia, but the legal battle with the Missouri Heart Center isn’t over yet. Matt Pilger spoke with Boone Health communications director Christian Basi about the transition for patients and the status of the ongoing...
Missouri Water Rescue Teams Prep For Floods (LISTEN)
Heavy rains this spring have swollen many Missouri creeks and rivers, flooding dozens of roads. Gale Blomenkamp of Missouri Task Force One says teams know this can be a busy time of the year for water rescue calls. He spoke with Sue Danielson about the hidden dangers...
Missouri Legislature sends elections bill to Governor Kehoe
Legislation making changes to Missouri elections is on its way to Gov. Mike Kehoe. On Tuesday, the Missouri House passed House Bill 1871 by a 101-47 vote to give it final approval. The proposal is sponsored by State Rep. Peggy McGaugh, R-Carrollton, who spent decades...
Missouri Supreme Court unanimously upholds legislature’s Congressional voting boundaries
Hours after hearing three lawsuits challenging Missouri’s Congressional redistricting decisions, the state Supreme Court unanimously upheld the legislature’s new voting boundaries. The high court heard three lawsuits Tuesday that argued the 2025 Congressional...
District Weighs Rebuild Versus Restoration At Storm‑Damaged Missouri Elementary (LISTEN)
After severe storms and a fire damaged an elementary school in southeast Missouri, district leaders are now focused on what comes next. Matt Pilger spoke with Pemiscot County School District Superintendent Glenn Carter about the road ahead.
BREAKING: Missouri’s State Education Commissioner Karla Eslinger to retire
Missouri will be looking for a new state education commissioner. After almost two years on the job, Karla Eslinger has announced her plans to leave the top spot at the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Eslinger announced her plans today....
What version of “Supergirl” are we getting? Kansas City comic store has answers (LISTEN)
Many are anticipating the release of “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” in June. What does our comic expert say to look out for? Mike O’Leary, owner of Crissroads Comics and Art, joins Cameron Conner to discuss what storylines the movie is based on and his thoughts so far...
Once‑Broad MSHSAA Bill Narrowed as Missouri Governor Reviews Final Measure
A bill dealing with oversight of high school athletics in Missouri has been significantly scaled back from its original form as Gov. Mike Kehoe reviews whether to sign the legislation before the 2026 session ends. The proposal centers on the Missouri State High School...
Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy Believed to Be Innocent Bystander in Mississippi Concert Shooting
Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy is recovering after being wounded in a shooting outside a concert venue in Laurel, Mississippi early Sunday morning. Investigators believe Hardy was an innocent bystander caught in the middle of gunfire that broke out as...
Missouri’s new congressional map to be heard again by Missouri Supreme Court
Missouri’s new congressional district map will be back before the State Supreme Court on Tuesday. The high court will hear three lawsuits, two of which center on arguments that the Missouri First map violates the requirement that congressional boundaries be “compact”...
Springfield-Branson National Airport’s new welcome center shows promise for convenient flying (LISTEN)
Springfield-Branson National Airport has unveiled a new welcome center for its regional travelers. Mark Hecquet, President and CEO of Visit Springfield, joins Cameron Conner to discuss how local demand and needed renovations are keeping Missourinas, and the...
Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy Stable After Shooting in Mississippi, Three Suspects Questioned
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is recovering after being wounded in a shooting early Sunday morning in his hometown of Laurel, Mississippi. Police say the shooting happened around 2 a.m. outside the Kamakazie Biker Club following an outdoor rap concert that drew a...
Kansas City finds the Spotlight In Upcoming Steven Spielberg Sci‑Fi Film (LISTEN)
Kansas City is set to appear on the big screen, even if the cameras weren’t here. Matt Pilger talked with Kansas City Film Office Director Rachel Kephart about a new Steven Spielberg film that features the city.
Missouri Congressman Burlison presses for answers about missing and dead Americans connected to UFO research (LISTEN)
What started as social media posts is now getting mainstream news attention. Roughly a dozen people connected to UFO research have either died or disappeared since 2022. Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison tells Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin he wants to get...
What to watch in this final week of the Missouri Legislature’s session
The Missouri Legislature is close to passing several bills before the clock strikes 6 p.m. on Friday. That’s the latest lawmakers can end their annual regular session. Whether they end earlier than that is a mystery at this point. It might depend on whether lawmakers...
Mizzou Running Back Ahmad Hardy Recovering After Shooting in Mississippi
University of Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is recovering after being injured in a shooting early Sunday morning at a concert in Mississippi. According to information released by Mizzou Athletics, Hardy suffered a gunshot wound and underwent surgery later that...
Six-time Olympic Champion Ryan Lochte Will Coach Missouri State Swimming
Missouri State University is adding one of the most accomplished swimmers in Olympic history to its coaching staff. Six-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte will join the Bears later this summer as an assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s swimming and...
Kansas City-area hotel bookings ‘below expectations’ for World Cup; Mo. River Runner bookings jump 30%
Hotel bookings in the Kansas City region around FIFA World Cup time are “below expectations,” according to an industry survey. The American Hotel and Lodging Association conducted the survey and found that hotel bookings at all FIFA World Cup host cities are lower...
Another Stretch Of Interstate 70 Expansion Breaks Ground In Central Missouri
Another major piece of Missouri’s Interstate 70 expansion is now underway. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday in Columbia to celebrate. The $441 million project adds a third lane to I‑70 between Rocheport and Columbia, part of a broader effort to widen the...
Why stop-start technology in cars could cost you thousands in engine repairs (LISTEN)
That feature that shuts your car off at stoplights may be saving a little gas, but it could be setting you up for costly repairs down the road. On Show Me Today, car expert David Finkelstein explains how stop-start systems can increase engine wear, strain batteries,...
MU study: Goldfish and lakes don’t mix (LISTEN)
Goldfish are popular family pets, especially for parents teaching their children how to take care of a pet. A University of Missouri study says if you want to rehome them, a lake, pond, or stream is not the place to go. Alisa Nelson talks to MU professor Rick...
Missouri Legislature passes $50.7 billion state budget proposal
Missouri lawmakers have a major item crossed off their legislative to do list now. The state Legislature has passed a roughly $50.7 billion state budget proposal for the new fiscal year that begins in July. The compromise between the House and Senate includes $4.3...
Columbia Regional Airport adds nonstop flights to Charlotte and Florida…adds upgrades for summer travel (LISTEN)
Columbia Regional Airport is expanding its reach with new nonstop flights to Charlotte and Florida, increased service from major airlines, and major upgrades designed to make flying easier for mid-Missouri travelers this summer. Mike Parks, Airport Director, joins...
2026 Missouri Home Sales Trending Higher (LISTEN)
Missouri Real Estate Agents have noticed an uptick in business this spring over last year. Missouri Realtors President Brian Jared says home sales are up about 10% over a year ago. He tells Sue Danielson that the median sales price is higher than last year, too. He...
Jefferson County Won The Title For Best‑Tasting Water In Missouri (LISTEN)
When you turn on the tap, you might not think much about where your water comes from or how much work goes into making sure it’s clean, safe, and even good‑tasting. One Missouri water system is getting statewide recognition for doing just that. Matt Pilger spoke with...
Missouri Congressman Alford continues push for answers on Whiteman AFB’s neighbors (LISTEN)
Some residents near Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster are concerned about the proximity of a group of neighbors who are raising national security questions. The U.S. Congress is working to pass a federal budget that includes an effort by west-central Missouri...
Proposal would put age restrictions on social media in Missouri (LISTEN)
Minors in Missouri could be barred from using social media under a bill in the state House. It’s named for Megan Meier, a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide 20 years ago after being bullied online. Marshall Griffin spoke with the bill’s sponsor, Republican State...
Big Money, Questionable Practices Put “Claim Sharks” on Missouri’s Radar (LISTEN)
For Missouri veterans seeking disability benefits, help can sometimes come with a high — and illegal — price tag. Lawmakers call them ‘claim sharks,’ and they say these companies are taking thousands of dollars meant for veterans and their families. Matt...
‘Uniquely terrible job’: Missouri Auditor Digs Into Soaring Jackson Co. Property Values (LISTEN)
Property taxes have gone through the roof in Jackson County in recent years – leading to lawsuits, a recall of local leaders, and many residents appealing their property assessment – many times unsuccessfully. So, the county asked State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to...
Seven Missouri students earn their way to national spelling bee
This year, 247 students, including seven Missouri participants, have earned a spot in the ultimate spelling contest of all spelling contests. The annual Scripps National Spelling Bee is scheduled to begin May 26 in the Washington, D.C. area. The bee will include a...