Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Many of us will be hitting the road this Memorial Day Weekend for the unofficial start to the summer. 

Nick Chabarria of AAA Missouri says they expect record numbers of people hitting the road and air this long weekend. Nick joins Show Me Today and tells us to fill our tanks before crossing state lines. Gas prices are much better in Missouri than in surrounding states.

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A ballot initiative exists to expand an additional casino in the Lake of the Ozarks area.

The Osage River Gaming & Convention Committee spokesperson John Hancock joins Marshall Griffin to address their path to a successful amount of signatures and details to the potential of gambling on the lake.

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Kansas City Brick Lab has built a home for LEGO lovers across the region. Whether you follow the box's instructions or design original creations, the group has something for everyone.

Joe Hammond, the President of KC Brick Lab, joins Cameron Conner.

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It was International Harry Potter Day at the beginning of the month.

To get in the spirit of wizardry, we decided to learn about the real-life version of quidditch called “quadball.”

Cameron Conner is joined by head Mizzou Quadball captain, Lauren Smith.

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Black vultures in Missouri are expanding and are causing issues for Missouri’s farmers and ranchers. They are known to gang up on prey on newborn livestock, but they are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918.

Travis Guerrant, the USDA APHIS Wildlife Services Director for Missouri and Iowa explains to Anthony Morabith what the state is doing to deal with the pesky buzzards.

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The third Friday in May is deemed “Endangered Species Day.”

This gave us time to catch up with the Missouri Department of Conservation on some of Missouri’s animals in need.

Wildlife Diversity Coordinator Kelly Rezac joins Cameron Conner.

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Two years after Garth Brooks concerts caused major traffic delays, the Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Missouri will reopen on May 21 with the Concert for Conservation. Proceeds will support conservation efforts in the Ozark region, according to Bass Pro Shops. 

Tim Jorgenson, VP of Operations of ASM Global discusses the venue’s upgrades.

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Making ends meet is a struggle for many people, including when it comes to paying their residential property taxes.

Alisa Nelson talks to Grain Valley Representative Jeff Coleman, who has an uphill battle this final week of the legislature on his proposal that aims to keep people in their homes.

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For several years, a St. Louis woman has been working to raise awareness about racism and slavery of minority groups.

Anthony Morabith chats with Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge who found out, just two years ago, that she’s related to a slave who died fighting against racism and slavery.

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The University of Missouri School of Medicine has initiated a new workbook program to assist people with kidney disease. The workbook is a guide for those who are ready and willing to undergo a kidney transplant.

Director of the Missouri Kidney Program Laurie Hines joins Marshall Griffin.

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