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Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
A daily podcast that focuses on stories all across Missouri. Show Me Today offers unique perspectives on our state while being fun and entertaining.
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- Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri
Fright at the Museum Brings Halloween Fun to St. Louis City Museum
If you think you know what a trip to the City Museum in St. Louis looks like, add Halloween to the equation. The museum is filling its already-wild spaces with…
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From Soybeans To Machinery, Missouri Products Impacted By Canada Tariff Dispute
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…
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How a Small Missouri Town Turned One Business Into a Community Gathering Place
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…
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New Missouri documentary explores how trails drive tourism and economic growth
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…
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Missouri Wildlife Officials Asking Public To Report Sick Deer
The Missouri Department of Conservation has been getting reports of deer that appear to be sick with a disease spread by the tiny midge, also called…
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Missouri think tank created to “give a voice to rural America in energy policy,” publishes first study of wind and solar
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…
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce gives update on new building and member economic challenges
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…
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Missouri education and workforce departments partner with Google AI for training
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…
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Missouri Electric Cooperatives supports organization that helps train service dogs
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…
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Missouri Fall Color Guide Tracks Where to Find Peak Autumn Leaves
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…
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Missouri River Cruise Takes Passengers Inside a Working Mississippi River Lock
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…
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St. Charles, Missouri Honors Chicago Founder Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable With Massive New Sculpture
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…
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"See Tracks? Think Train! Week” Highlights Railroad Safety in Missouri
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…
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"Batman: Knightfall reactions, Batman Day" and more with our Kansas City Comics Expert
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…
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U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt talks 1960 Tigers, Troy at Mizzou, and college football's current state
Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt is honoring the 1960 Missouri Tigers, a team that went 11-0 and beat Navy in the Orange Bowl after Kansas later forfeited…
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Only 24 hours needed for Missourians across the state to adopt 70 farm animals
70 farm animals needing a new home… 24 hours later, Missourians across the state answered the bell and adopted them all. Michelle Casey, Associate Director of…
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How James Eads Built the Eads Bridge and Changed St. Louis History
The Eads Bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in St. Louis, but the story behind the bridge starts long before construction began. James Eads came…
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How Missouri Homeowners Can Lower a High Water Bill and Save Money
If your water bill suddenly doubles or triples, you might assume the utility company made a mistake. There could be a much simpler explanation, and it could be…
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Missouri Map Dispute back in Federal Appeals Court, law professor explains why
Thursday in a St. Louis federal court, another argument will take place over which congressional map Missouri will use in its November General Election. Ashley…
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What Missouri Drivers Should Know About Engine and Transmission Problems in New Cars
If you buy a brand-new car, you probably expect the engine and transmission to be two of the things you won't have to worry about for a long time. But we're…
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It may take decades before a Missourian lays eyes on this butterfly again
A backyard discovery that may be one in hundreds of millions to lay eyes on. That is exactly what Heather Hardy found in her own backyard. A white and black…
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U.S. Attorney Matt Price explains Kansas City’s role in Vice President’s fraud crackdown announcements
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and top law enforcement chose Kansas City, Missouri to announce a national crackdown on business and benefits fraud. Missouri U-S…
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Less Betting, More Revenue? Missouri's July Numbers Explained
If you follow sports betting, July's numbers in Missouri may have caught your attention. Wagering was down, but sportsbook revenue actually increased. To help…
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Show-Me State Air Show Honors Desert Storm and Afghanistan War Veterans
The Show-Me State Air Show in Jefferson City will honor veterans for the 35th Anniversary of Desert Storm and the 25th Anniversary of the Afghanistan War this…
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Westminster College Launches Berlin Wall Bowl Football Rivalry With Eureka College
A new college football rivalry kicks off this weekend, and this one comes with a little more history than your typical football trophy. Eureka College in…
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Andrew County Museum Preserves Northwest Missouri History with Unique Exhibits, Events and Programs
Andrew County may be best known for its small towns and rural way of life, but there’s a lot of history packed into that corner of Northwest Missouri. The…
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Things To Do on a Day Trip to Hannibal, Missouri
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…
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Where are the rural lawyers? Missouri BAR asks public input on the need for services
Rural areas of Missouri may have a shortage of legal help. That is the concern of the legal profession in Missouri, represented by the Missouri BAR. Shelly…
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New five-minute series reminds Missourians of the community connection they are missing
Driving through the rolling hills of the Ozarks, getting sprayed by the wake on a board or tube as you get tugged behind a boat, helping a neighbor, or simply…
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Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver Talks Beef Imports, Government Funding And Congress' Fall Agenda
Congress is back in Washington after its August recess, with government funding, the debt ceiling, and concerns from Missouri cattle producers all on the…
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375 Members Strong, Missouri State’s Pride Marching Band Ready for Football Season
As Missouri State football gets ready Saturday for the season opener at Texas A&M, another group of Missouri State students is getting ready for the spotlight…
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Beth Bacon Brings the Mother Road to Life for Kids
Route 66 is one of the most famous roads in American history, stretching nearly 2,500 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. But what makes the Mother Road so…
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Missouri’s Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery Features Two-Headed Snake and Millions of Trout
If you’re looking for something a little unusual to see in the Ozarks, there’s a two-headed snake living at the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery near…
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Rev Your Engines as Classic Cars and Hot Rods Roll Into La Grange September 12
If you love classic cars, hot rods and just about anything with four wheels, there’s a big event coming up in northeast Missouri. The Early Tin Dusters Car…
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Missouri Deer Hunting 2026 New Rules CWD Changes and What Hunters Need to Know
Missouri deer hunters will see some significant changes when the 2026 season gets underway this fall. Nonresident hunters will face a lower buck limit, the…
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NerdWallet’s advice for Gen Z Missourians Who Face Money Challenges
Young adults today are entering the workforce, trying to pay off debt, save money, and eventually buy a home, all while dealing with a job market being…
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Can License Plate Readers Solve Missouri Crimes While Protecting Privacy?
License plate reader technology is generating plenty of discussion in Missouri, with some agencies ending their use of the cameras while others say the systems…
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Enter Your Best Missouri State Parks Photos for a Chance to Be Featured in Rural Missouri
If you’re spending time outdoors this summer or fall, don’t forget your camera. Rural Missouri’s annual Missouri Snapshots Photo Contest is open, and they’re…
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What It’s Like to Test Drive and Review New Cars in Missouri
Most of us test-drive a car for maybe 15 or 20 minutes before deciding whether we like it. David Finkelstein makes a living doing something very different. His…
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Missouri Veterans Home Resident Reflects on Her Marine Corps Service During the Cold War
Residents at Missouri Veterans Commission Homes have earned their stay through military service, like Helen Cunningham at Warrensburg Veterans Home. She tells…
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Film critic gives Missourians the "must-see" guide for summer films
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…
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Kansas City Celebrates Jazz Legend Charlie Parker With Special Birthday Concert This Weekend
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…
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MoDOT Reviewing Multiple Factors Before Upping Rural Interstate Speed
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…
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Troopers Emphasize School And College Traffic Safety Across Missouri
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…
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Andy Hill's Favorite Stories From Missouri Football And Two Super Bowl Runs
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…
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Missouri Researchers Use “Nano-Particles” To Target Aggressive Breast Cancer
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…
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From being rescued to working side-by-side with first responders, a recovering addict helps saves lives
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…
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Missouri Salmonella Outbreak What You Need to Know About Cases, Symptoms and Prevention
A Salmonella outbreak has health officials in Missouri keeping a close watch. For most people, Salmonella causes several days of gastrointestinal symptoms, but…
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Missouri's 14th Safe Haven Baby Box Headed To Camden County
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…
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August Primary Shows Growing Support For Libertarians In Missouri, Party Says
The Missouri Libertarian Party says it saw a significant increase in voter participation during this month's primary election, including gains in St. Louis…
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Missouri Democrats more confident after key primary defeats
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…
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Hermann Missouri Celebrates Its German Heritage Through Food, Wine and Tradition
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…
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Missouri Department of Conservation shares summer tips for keeping wildlife wild
Summer means more Missourians are spending time outdoors, and that often leads to encounters with young birds, rabbits, raccoons, foxes, and other wildlife…
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Strengthening Missouri's Youth & Family Engagement: A Practical, Research-Informed Framework
What if the largest barrier to helping young people and families is not a lack of programs but a lack of real partnership? Dr. Elizabeth Wynter has created the…
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Lincoln University Opens New Center to Serve Missouri Workforce Needs
A year ago, we talked with Lincoln University leaders about plans for a new training center designed to address Missouri's growing health care and public…
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Silver Dollar City Unveils New Miner’s Mountain Express Coaster Coming in 2027
Silver Dollar City is getting a new family coaster in 2027, and this one is taking riders back to the Ozarks of more than a century ago. Miner’s Mountain…
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How to Save Money When Buying a New or Used Car
Buying a car right now can be an expensive proposition. New and used vehicle prices remain high, so finding a good deal may require consumers to think a little…
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Missouri Department of Mental Health launches Life Launch guide to strengthen youth and family engagement
Meaningful engagement with young people and families takes more than simply giving them a seat at the table. JJ Gossrau, the director of Missouri's Early…
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Working military dogs memorial added to Veterans park in Rolla, thanks to a 15-year-old Eagle Scout
15-year-old Mason Hirtz worked for two years to create a memorial addition for the Veterans Memorial Park in Rolla; specifically for working military dogs…
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Back-To-School Bargains Or Scams? Better Business Bureau Helps Missouri Families Spot The Difference
Back-to-school shopping can put a strain on family budgets, and scammers know it. Matt Pilger talked with Khesha Duncan of the Better Business Bureau in…