Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

In Columbia, a third-generation family restaurant is keeping Greek traditions alive and customers coming back for generations.

Matt Pilger sat down with G&D Pizza and Steak House owner Matt Kertz.

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America's 250th birthday is just around the corner, and Silver Dollar City is combining patriotic traditions, family-friendly entertainment, classic American flavors, and nighttime spectaculars during its Summer Celebration. From a stroll featuring all 50 state flags to a fife and drum corps, old-fashioned games, and a drone and fireworks show, there's plenty happening in the Ozarks this summer.

Brandei Clifton gives you the rundown on Show Me Today.

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If you have noticed it takes longer to get your vehicle into the shop these days, you're not imagining things. At the same time, many Americans are hanging on to their vehicles longer than ever because of high new and used car prices. When it comes to routine maintenance, are some services really necessary every year?

Joining Show Me Today once again is automotive expert David Finkelstein to help us navigate some of the biggest trends affecting today's drivers.

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Before highways crisscrossed Missouri and before most rural routes were paved, getting from one town to another could mean mud in spring, dust in summer, and a journey that might take hours longer than it should. That frustration helped spark a nationwide push known as the Good Roads Movement, a campaign that eventually reshaped transportation, agriculture, and even daily life in places like Missouri.

Doug Genens with the State Historical Society of Missouri joins Show Me Today to explain how this movement started, who drove it forward, and how it helped turn “getting there” into something Americans could finally count on.

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The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium offers events to satisfy travelers from around the world, along with new upgrades to keep the diehards coming back. 

Cameron Conner speaks with KC Zoo CEO and Executive Director Sean Putney to outline what’s new. 

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Legionella and Legionnaires' disease are becoming more common in Missouri. This time of year, it is critical to maintain sanitary conditions on water wipes, still water, personal pools, water heaters, and more to limit bacteria growth. 

Legionella Program Manager Britni Hendren and program coordinator Jamie Salas with the Department of Health and Senior Services join Cameron Conner to share the ways to stay clean and prevent infection. 

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If Missouri is serious about data centers, there’s one place that’s already leading the way: Loudoun County, Virginia.

Matt Pilger sat down with Mike Turner to talk about the challenges and lessons from what’s known as Data Center Alley.

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75 years of the KC Starlight Theatre. An opportunity to see live performances under the stars in a setting only this region offers. 

Cameron Conner sits down with President and CEO Lindsey Rood-Clifford to discuss what keeps generations of theatre lovers coming back and the art form of passing it to new generations. 

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As Kansas City welcomes visitors for FIFA World Cup matches, DHSS and other public health officials are using an unusual but effective tool to monitor potential health threats: wastewater. By tracking what’s found in community wastewater systems, experts can detect emerging health trends early and provide valuable information to hospitals, emergency managers, and local leaders.

We’ll explore how wastewater monitoring is helping Missouri track infectious disease trends and prepare for a global event that’s expected to bring unprecedented attention to the region.

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Camping on Missouri conservation areas has long been free and open to the public, but that could change in 2027. The Missouri Department of Conservation is proposing a new permit system aimed at improving safety, reducing illegal activity, and better managing camping on more than 300 conservation areas across the state.

Tyler Blake joins Show Me Today to explain why the change is being considered, what the proposed permit would look like, and how Missourians can weigh in before the final decision is made.

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