Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

A state lawmaker wants to bring mega manufacturing projects to Missouri.

Alisa Nelson talks to St. Louis State Representative Brad Christ, who is sponsoring a tax credit proposal to attract these businesses to Missouri.

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It's true, that peer-to-peer payment apps such as Venmo and PayPal have made transferring money between friends incredibly convenient, but as Kimberly Palmer of Nerd Wallet points out, there are certainly risks involved.

Errors can occur, whether it's sending money to the wrong person or accidentally inputting the wrong amount. Fraud is also a concern, with scammers finding creative ways to exploit these platforms. Additionally, the ease of sending money might tempt some to overspend or lose track of their finances.

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A group of researchers at Missouri S&T are working to pinpoint the best regions of the Show-Me State to find critical minerals to mine.

The team will examine samples to determine if critical minerals can be found. Critical minerals are elements that are essential for modern technology.

Dr. Marek Locmelis and graduate research assistant Regan Swain join Anthony Morabith.

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Many can have issues covering the costs of legal services.

For those who live in Eastern Missouri and can qualify, there is a non-profit based in St. Louis that serves 13 counties and offers free civil legal services.

Marshall Griffin is joined by Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s Managing Attorney, Jeffrey Miller, to give a run down.

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Missouri's fall turkey hunting season will see changes. 

Missouri Department of Conservation's Nick Oakley joins Bill Pollock to discuss fall's adjustments.

For more information, click here for the Missouri Department of Conservation website.

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The Steamboat Arabia Museum in Kansas City is a remarkable place that offers visitors a hands-on experience with history. The artifacts recovered from the steamboat provide a vivid snapshot of life in the 19th century. The museum's guided tours, educational programs, and special events enrich the visitor experience and make it a memorable destination for anyone interested in maritime history and frontier life.

Dave Hawley joined Show Me Today to talk about the future of the museum and what plans the city of Kansas City has in store for the building.

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Missouri is considering ways to help with the mental health needs of children.

Alisa Nelson talks to Department of Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn, who spoke to the Missouri Board of Education about the state of mental health among children.

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Missouri is attempting to take on the use of deepfakes in elections. The State House of Representatives has passed a bill that aims to fight fake videos or audio messages of a candidate running for state or local office.

Alisa Nelson talks to Neosho Representative Ben Baker, the sponsor of the bill.

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Missourians love their morel mushrooms. We caught up with Caroline Dohack of Missouri Life Magazine to talk about three upcoming festivals that include everything from teaching, hunting, and enjoying these fantastic fungi.

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Raffi Andonian is known as the “celebrity historian” because he appears on TV and social media to reach everyone with the things history teaches us.

Recently he spoke to the State Historical Society of Missouri to analyze the origins of the American Dream. He joins Ashley Byrd.

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