Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

If you are in the voting booth and unsure about the judges up for election, there are some things you should know. The information is there in

one place. Missouri’s state courts are hard on themselves. Every two years, judges are reviewed by their peers and citizens for how they do their jobs.

Ashley Byrd talks with Debbie Dodge, chair of the Judicial Performance Review Committee, about their work and where to find it.

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You could spend a day driving around Lebanon, Missouri, looking for pieces of Route 66 history that are still there today.

Barbara Baird, the Accidental Ozarkian, recently took a driving tour of Lebanon to see the Route 66 Museum, the famous Munger Moss Motel sign, and a restored cabin with a connection to some notorious Depression-era outlaws. She shares her experience with Show Me Today.

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From minor dents and paintless dent repair to deciding whether to file an insurance claim, car owners have some important decisions to make when their vehicles are damaged. And even after the repairs are finished, there are things you should check before driving away.

David Finkelstein joins Show Me Today with advice on protecting your vehicle and your wallet.

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As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it's a good time to look beyond the history books and explore our own family histories. Who were our ancestors? Did they serve in the Revolutionary War? How did their descendants eventually make their way to Missouri?

Bill Eddleman is a genealogist and historian with the State Historical Society of Missouri who has spent years researching Missouri's early settlers, the Civil War, and the stories that connect families to our past. He's joining us to talk about how to trace those connections, what Revolutionary War veterans had to do with Missouri's early settlement, and how you can start documenting your own family's story.

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October brings cooler weather, football, comfort food, and, before we know it, Thanksgiving and Christmas. For a lot of us, this is the time of year when healthy eating habits start to slide. But enjoying the foods we love doesn’t necessarily mean giving up on the progress we’ve made.

Charlotte Cervantes is a registered dietitian with Southeast Missouri State, and she’s here to talk about some of the foods, habits and strategies that can help us enjoy the fall and holiday season without packing on those extra pounds.

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Medicare open enrollment runs October 15th through December 7th, and choosing the right plan can make a big difference in what you pay for health care.

Scott Miniea with Missouri Connections for Health explains how trained, unbiased counselors help Missourians compare their options. One recent study shows an average savings of $2,000 a year for people who receive Medicare counseling. He also discusses the need for more volunteers to help seniors find the coverage and benefits they need.

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Grocery prices are getting out of hand, and some shoppers are turning to Reddit for help figuring out how to feed their families without blowing up their budgets.

In a recent NerdWallet article, Kimberly Palmer looks at advice from Reddit users and financial counselors, with practical ways to save money, from changing where you shop to making better use of leftovers. Kimberly joins us with tips that could help put a little money back in your pocket at the checkout.

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A few weeks ago, we talked about what to expect from Missouri’s fall colors. Now that we’re further into October, the big question is where the colors are developing, which parts of the state are looking their best, and how much longer we have to enjoy the show.

Russell Hinnah, Forestry Field Programs Supervisor with the Missouri Department of Conservation, joins us with an update and some ideas for getting out and seeing fall color around Missouri.

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When you think about a good neighbor, you probably don't immediately think about a coffee shop, restaurant or general store, but some Missouri businesses have become much more than places to buy something.

MU Extension has recognized six businesses as Missouri's Most Neighborly Businesses for 2026, and David Burton is here on Show Me Today to tell us what these businesses are doing that makes them such important parts of their communities.

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If you walked into the Liberty Center in downtown Sedalia today, you might see a play on stage, artwork in the gallery, kids taking an art class, or a concert happening outside. But this building has had quite a life.

It opened as a theater in 1920, hosted a campaign stop for Franklin Roosevelt, eventually became a movie house, and then, believe it or not, spent years as a warehouse for cottage cheese and ice cream. Today, it's once again a gathering place for the arts, and Ruthie Hart is the Arts Director at the Liberty Center Association for the Arts.

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