Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

As Missouri continues to see interest from data center developers, some lawmakers are raising questions about how those projects could affect communities across the state. Matt Pilger talks with State Representative Don Mayhew of Crocker.

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Missouri voters have spoken, and now the focus shifts from election night results to what they mean for the state going forward. From the defeat of two high-profile constitutional amendments to key congressional primaries and the road to November, there are plenty of takeaways from Tuesday's election. Missourinet reporter Matt Pilger covered the races and ballot issues from start to finish, and he joins Show Me Today to break down what Missourians should be watching next.

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National Farmers Market Week is shining a spotlight on one of Missouri's biggest and most successful producer-only markets. The Columbia Farmers Market is celebrating with family activities, live music, contests, and special events while also highlighting the important role local farmers and artisans play in feeding and strengthening mid-Missouri communities. Corrina Smith, Executive Director of the Columbia Farmers Market, joins us to talk about this year's celebration and the market's continued growth.

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College athletics has changed dramatically in just the past few years, but a bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt, has the backing of the SEC and Big Ten conferences for the Protect College Sports Act, legislation aimed at bringing more stability to college sports while preserving opportunities for student-athletes. Senator Schmitt joins Show Me Today to explain what the bill would do and why he believes Congress needs to step in.

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A powerful piece of American history is making its way across the country as part of the Tunnels to Towers Foundation's Steel Across America tour. An authentic steel beam from the World Trade Center is in Kansas City today (Aug 5) and later this week at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, serving as a tribute to the lives lost on September 11th and a way to teach a new generation about the courage and sacrifice of that day. Joining Show Me Today is Stephen Siller Jr., son of fallen FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, whose extraordinary act of heroism inspired the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.

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Missouri Congressman Mark Alford is touting progress on several fronts, including a potential F-15E mission for Whiteman Air Force Base, a bipartisan military construction measure, and a proposal designed to protect federal employees from financial fraud. He recently spoke with Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger.

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Missourians buying a vehicle next year will be among the first in the state to try out the new FUSION system. The Department of Revenue says it will eliminate the customary “temp (license) tag” process. Director Trish Vincent say it’s designed to close a loophole that resulted in millions of vehicle sales tax dollars going uncollected. She provides a status report on the new system.

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University of Missouri Extension Climatologist Zach Leasor says the wild weather in July is surprising on a couple of fronts. Oppressive heat and torrential rains dominated the headlines, but he says overall, the month was pretty “average.” He’s also talking about the impact of “Super El Nino.”

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The Missouri primary is Tuesday, August 4th, and voters across the state are preparing to make important decisions that could shape Missouri for years to come.

Missourinet reporter Matt Pilger and Missouri Independent Deputy Editor Rudi Keller join Show Me Today to break down the issues, races, and ballot measures voters should know before heading to the polls.

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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is one of the year's biggest movies, but does it live up to the enormous hype?

Our movie expert Patrick McDonald has some thoughts, and they're not exactly in line with the glowing reviews. We'll also look at two of his favorite films from July and hear what he's hoping to see when Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into theaters. Patrick joins us next on Show Me Today.

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