Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

A Missouri State University educator who has spent her career helping people better understand Native American culture and history is receiving one of the Chickasaw Nation's highest honors. Dr. Kayla Robinson, director of Missouri State's School of Special Education, Leadership and Professional Studies, has been named the Chickasaw Nation's 2026 Dynamic Woman of the Year.

Beyond her work as an educator and researcher, she's passionate about helping people move beyond stereotypes and better understand Native communities today. Dr. Robinson joins us on Show Me Today.

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Governor Mike Kehoe took his editing pen to the state budget and cut/paused about $500 million in spending.

He said that legislators planned to spend more than the state can afford right now. The spending plan is still roughly $50 billion.

Ashley Byrd talks with Chillicothe Senator Rusty Black, a key player in building the budget.

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Most parents remember every detail of the day their child is born. For one Missouri mom, the day was already special because it was her birthday. But when her son arrived, she discovered she wasn't the only one celebrating. Two members of her hospital care team also shared the same birthday. That's four people in one delivery room all born on May 16th.

Joining us is Aubrey Kobold, who welcomed baby Franklin into the world on one very memorable birthday.

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In an age of online shopping, Facebook Marketplace and digital auctions, there's still something special about spending a Saturday morning at a country auction. You never know what you'll find, who you'll meet or what stories might come attached to an old chair, piece of pottery, or family heirloom.

Barbara Baird, known as The Accidental Ozarkian, says country auctions are still one of the best forms of entertainment in the Ozarks.

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The summer attraction that's millions of years in the making is back at the Saint Louis Zoo. Dinoroarus has returned to Historic Hill, featuring 20 animatronic dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures that roar, move, and spit water, bringing the age of dinosaurs to life for visitors of all ages. But beyond the excitement, Dinoroarus also teaches guests about fossils, extinction, and the importance of protecting wildlife today.

Joining Show Me Today is Saint Louis Zoo Executive Director Michael Macek to talk about this larger-than-life attraction and how it connects the past with the future of conservation.

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If you're planning to hunt deer this fall, there's an important deadline you won't want to miss. The Missouri Department of Conservation is now accepting applications for more than 140 managed deer hunts across the state, offering unique opportunities for everyone from first-time hunters to seasoned outdoorsmen.

Kevyn Wiskirchen, Wildlife Programs Coordinator with the Missouri Department of Conservation, explains how the drawing works, who should apply, and why these hunts have become so popular.

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Missouri’s Congressman Sam Graves serves on some big committees – which have delivered some big money to Missouri for highways and for military bases.

Matt Pilger gets the good news firsthand from Graves, who represents all of northern Missouri.

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Missouri is working to train more doctors closer to home.

Matt Pilger spoke with Dr. Richard Barohn, dean of the MU School of Medicine, about the new Springfield campus and its impact.

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 A St. Louis University team of pilots recently competed in the annual all-female Air Race.

Sophomore Bella Castro and recent grads Jocelyn Ciatti and Sidney Nimerick flew 2,500 miles, covering nine states. 

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The Fireworks Superstore in Hannibal is seeing around a 20% increase in Fourth of July sales. That is the kind of influx America 250 celebrations are bracing for across Missouri. 

Cameron Conner speaks with Ty Kaufmann, store operator and family member for the largest fireworks retailer in Missouri.

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