Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

We are following the news recently in the Lake of the Ozarks about a fish kill event, and it spurred a great topic for Show Me Today.

What are fish kill events? Do they happen naturally? How often do they happen?

Maddie Est with the Missouri Department of Conservation gives us the lowdown on what they are and helps us understand them better. 

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Bourbon virus, and other tick-borne diseases, are becoming more common in Missouri.

A collaborative effort between Washington University in St. Louis and the St. Louis Zoo looks to understand these factors.

Cameron Conner is with Wash U’s Tyson Research Center staff scientist, Solny Adalsteinsson, to discuss what we have learned about the bourbon virus and preventative ways to deter ticks while being outside. 

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The St. Louis Zoo and Washington University in St. Louis are working on a collaborative effort to better understand the bourbon virus.

The Missouri Department of Conservation recently confirmed a second northern snakehead, which is an invasive species, has been spotted in Missouri.

A Missouri Family Health Council survey asks residents about access to birth control and what they think is legal and illegal.

A previous doctoral student at the University of Missouri conducted a study as a way to help people recover from alcohol use disorder.

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Dogwood Animal Shelter shares tips to keep your pets safe during the heat of the Summer.

A World Champion Pitmaster from Lees Summit shares her BBQ tips for the Fourth of July.

Missouri Life Magazine shares a feature on the cattle drives from Texas to Kansas City. No wonder Kansas City is known for its amazing BBQ.

The bi-annual used book sale at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center is right around the corner.

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Missouri’s largest spider is the Texas Brown Tarantula: It is on the move.

Every Summer the male arachnid migrates to different areas across the state in the hopes of finding a mate, so there is a higher likelihood you will see them on your evening drives and strolls.

Missouri Department of Conservation Educator, David Bruns, is here with Cameron Conner to discuss these fury, eight-legged creatures. 

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We find out how much it will cost for your Fourth of July cookout, hear about festivals, and learn about how the holiday weekend is impacting travel.

Missouri's largest spider is on the move this summer.

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Missouri Veterans Commission is saving America's heroes by offering free will clinics.

A woman who took an interest in barber shops across the state shares the stories.

We take a dive into the St. Louis Cardinals taking a trip to America's oldest ballpark next season.

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Two former state championship wrestlers are competing

A House Representative is throwing his name into the State Senate Race.

Missourians have a chance to fly in a B-25 WWII bomber in Jefferson City this weekend.

Cinema St. Louis is gearing up for its annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.

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