Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Whiteman Air Force Base in western Missouri has been waiting for news about whether it will get the future B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber. That news has finally come.

Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Congressman Mark Alford, who says Whiteman could become the premier base for these aircraft.

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Rural Missourians may have to wait longer for their mail to be delivered under a proposal being considered in Washington D.C.

Congressman Emanuel Cleaver shares the details with Marshall Griffin.

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An 11-year-old Missourian has been recognized for helping save his father and brother’s life.

Anthony Morabith got to chat with young Louis Miklovic and his father after Governor Mike Parson awarded the boy with a Public Safety Civilian Partnership Award.

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A teacher’s union wants the state auditor to examine the state’s 37 charter schools.

Alisa Nelson talks to State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, who says this would be a tall order.

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It’s fall, meaning Missouri’s top nuts – black walnuts, pecans, and hickory, are ready for harvesting.

But before you go hunting for nuts in your backyard, Aaron Holsapple with the Missouri Department of Conservation has some tips to keep in mind. He chats with Anthony Morabith on Show Me Today.

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REHOPE, formerly known as Restoration House of Greater Kansas City, began years ago to serve survivors of an increasing epidemic of sex trafficking in the U.S.

The program is growing strong – Ashley Byrd finds out more from Roxie Lloyd and Jason Alvis of ReHope.

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Missouri has released its annual report about pregnancy-related deaths.

Alisa Nelson talks to Ashlie Otto, with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, who explains some of the key takeaways in the report.

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An air show this weekend in Jefferson City will honor the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion that led to the defeat of Nazi Germany.

Alisa Nelson talks to Airshow Director Penny Smith, who says the show is recognizing all veterans and service members, but especially World War Two-era veterans.

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University of Missouri researchers are working to protect the state’s $1.6 billion cattle industry.

Anthony Morabith talks with Roman Ganta, who created the first-ever vaccine designed to protect cattle from a deadly tick-borne disease common in Missouri.

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