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As cannabis becomes more accepted and more widely used, especially among young people, new research is raising serious questions about what it’s really doing to the developing brain. From increased risks of anxiety and depression to a potential link to psychosis, experts say this is not as harmless as many believe.

Dr. Rebecca Preston, who recently presented on the connection between cannabis use, brain development, and mental health, joins Show Me Today to help us better understand what parents, educators, and young adults need to know.

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As communities across the St. Louis area continue recovering from last year’s devastating tornadoes, this weekend also marks an emotional milestone for many families. Even a year later, survivors can still experience stress, anxiety, grief, and other lingering effects from a disaster. Show Me Today visits with Beckie Gierer, Director of the Office of Disaster Services for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, to talk about what are known as “anniversary reactions” and how the Show Me Hope Crisis Counseling Program is helping Missourians continue healing.

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If summer travel leaves you stiff, sore, and exhausted, there may be a better way to handle it.

Dr. Sherry McAllister, President of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and author of Adjusted Reality, says the wear and tear we feel on road trips and flights isn’t inevitable. She’s sharing a simple “traveler’s toolkit” to protect your spine, stay loose, and actually arrive feeling good.

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Boone Health has opened a new cardiology clinic in Columbia, but the legal battle with the Missouri Heart Center isn’t over yet. 

Matt Pilger spoke with Boone Health communications director Christian Basi about the transition for patients and the status of the ongoing lawsuit.

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Heavy rains this spring have swollen many Missouri creeks and rivers, flooding dozens of roads.

Gale Blomenkamp of Missouri Task Force One says teams know this can be a busy time of the year for water rescue calls. He spoke with Sue Danielson about the hidden dangers of road flooding and shared some of the excuses drivers give when they’re pulled out of danger. 

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After severe storms and a fire damaged an elementary school in southeast Missouri, district leaders are now focused on what comes next.

Matt Pilger spoke with Pemiscot County School District Superintendent Glenn Carter about the road ahead.

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Many are anticipating the release of “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” in June.  

What does our comic expert say to look out for? Mike O’Leary, owner of Crissroads Comics and Art, joins Cameron Conner to discuss what storylines the movie is based on and his thoughts so far on James Gunn’s DCU. 

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Kansas City is set to appear on the big screen, even if the cameras weren’t here.

Matt Pilger talked with Kansas City Film Office Director Rachel Kephart about a new Steven Spielberg film that features the city. 

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What started as social media posts is now getting mainstream news attention. Roughly a dozen people connected to UFO research have either died or disappeared since 2022. 

Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison tells Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin he wants to get to the bottom of it.

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Springfield-Branson National Airport has unveiled a new welcome center for its regional travelers. 

Mark Hecquet, President and CEO of Visit Springfield, joins Cameron Conner to discuss how local demand and needed renovations are keeping Missourinas, and the surrounding areas, flying local. 

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