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Fall may be one of the best times of the year to play golf in Missouri, with cooler temperatures, changing scenery, and courses that can feel a little different as the season winds down.

Scott Hovis, executive director of the Missouri Golf Association, joins Show Me Today to talk about what makes fall golf special, what avid golfers should be thinking about and how someone just getting into the game can have more fun on the course.

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There’s something about Hermann in October. The fall colors are coming in, the German music is playing, the bier gardens are busy, and the smell of bratwurst seems to be everywhere. Oktoberfest takes over Hermann throughout the month, with German food and traditions, live music, wine, beer, and events happening all around town.

Tammy Bruckerhoff with Visit Hermann joins Show Me Today to talk about what visitors can expect this year.

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Learning to read is one of the biggest milestones in a child’s early education, and the work that happens in those first few years can make a lasting difference.

Sarah Steffens is a K–4 reading interventionist at Elm Grove Elementary in the Fort Osage School District, and she has just been named Missouri’s 2027 Teacher of the Year. Her work focuses on literacy, early learners, and helping students find success in the classroom. 

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Missouri's long-running congressional map battle is finally over, but the debate about how it all played out is far from settled.

Matt Pilger spoke with Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the criticism directed at his office, and what the decision means moving forward.

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University of Central Missouri has received a second federal grant to discover, learn, and teach local school kids about the lives of the soldiers who now lie in local cemeteries.

UCM History Professor Jon Taylor explains to Ashley Byrd why it is such a powerful learning tool.

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Missouri agencies manage billions of federal dollars every year, but a new state audit suggests some long-standing problems still haven't been fixed.

The report found repeat findings involving oversight, Medicaid eligibility reviews, and other compliance issues.

Matt Pilger sat down with Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to discuss what his office found and why it matters to taxpayer.

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There are plenty of fall festivals around Missouri, but the Olde Tyme Apple Festival in Versailles has become a pretty big tradition in Mid-Missouri. Thousands of people head to downtown Versailles each October for a weekend that includes a parade, car show, live music, food, contests, and plenty of apple-themed treats. And then there’s a demolition derby and figure-8 race to wrap things up.

The festival is coming up October 3rd and 4th, and joining us is Erik Ackerson with the Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Imagine walking through the Kansas City Zoo with your kids this fall. You might start with giraffes towering over you, then encounter colorful animals and exhibits before the sun goes down, and the zoo comes alive with thousands of glowing lights and giant illuminated creatures. Add in Halloween activities, music, food, and some pretty unusual after-dark experiences, and a trip to the zoo becomes a lot more than just looking at animals.

Sean Putney, CEO of the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium, is here to tell us what's happening this fall.

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Tariffs between the United States and Canada continue to make headlines, and that could have an impact right here in Missouri. From farmers and manufacturers to consumers, the effects can ripple through the state's economy.

Show Me Today's Matt Pilger spoke with Jeff Jones, associate dean of the College of Business at Missouri State University, about what Missourians need to know.

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If you think you know what a trip to the City Museum in St. Louis looks like, add Halloween to the equation. The museum is filling its already-wild spaces with jack-o'-lanterns, skeletons, spiders, and plenty of strange and spooky surprises for Fright at the Museum, an all-ages Halloween celebration running through November 1.

Libby Nolan from the City Museum joins Show Me Today to tell us what visitors will find when they walk through the doors.

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