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A different kind of test is happening in Missouri schools, and it’s not about math or reading. It’s about what’s in the wastewater.

The state has launched a pilot program to check for signs of fentanyl and other drugs. Show Me Today’s Matt Pilger spoke with Mike O’Connell from the Missouri Department of Public Safety about what this testing could reveal and how schools might respond.

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A senior at Washington University in St. Louis will soon be headed across the pond to study medicine in England, after he was named a recipient of the Marshall scholarship.

Omar Abdelmoity talked about his plans with Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin.

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Missouri schools are showing progress, but there’s still work to do. The latest state report card says more than 91% of public schools met or exceeded standards in 2025. 

So what’s next for the remaining nine percent? How is the state tackling teacher shortages and literacy goals? Show Me Today’s Matt Pilger sat down with Deputy Commissioner Kelli Jones to find out.

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Snacks and soda are not the only items being dealt in St. Louis County vending machines. Rather a life-saving medication used to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose.

Alisa Nelson talks to Dr. Kanika Cunningham, Director of the St. Louis County Health Department, who says all the items in the vending machines are free. 

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New Year’s celebrations have come and gone, but the conversation about impaired driving in Missouri is far from over. 

Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Trisha Perkins, the state executive director for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, about why drunk and drugged driving continues to be a major concern, and what steps can help prevent these tragedies. She says impaired driving is the most preventable death on the roadway because it’s a choice.

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A state lawmaker from the Kansas City area is pushing for stronger penalties for passing a stopped school bus, saying too many drivers are zooming around them and endangering children’s lives.

Marshall Griffin talked to State Representative Mike Jones of Platte County about legislation he’s planning to file for 2026.

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Boating isn’t just a summer hobby at the Lake of the Ozarks. Even in the dead of winter, the lake has plenty to offer, but it comes with its own set of challenges.

Today, we’re talking with Master Captain Bob May of the BOBCAST for Boaters with Captain Bob podcast, about what you need to know if you’re thinking about taking your boat out in January, from safety tips to gear, and even why winter might be the perfect time to practice your skills on the water.

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EasterSeals Midwest is using a tool to help diagnose autism at a very young age. 

Alisa Nelson talks to Jeanne Marshall, the president of the organization, who says the technology takes roughly 20 minutes by tracking the eye movements of the patients.

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Missouri students could be leaving thousands of dollars in financial aid on the table if they don’t file for FAFSA on time.

Show Me Today is breaking down what families need to know to get it done right this year. Bill Pollock speaks with Allison Notter, Director of Outreach for the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.

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The 2026 US Figure Skating Championships at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis serve as the final selection event for Team USA before the 2026 Winter Olympics. 

It’s an opportunity to show off St. Louis as a national sporting event site, says Cameron Schoeffel, Director of Sales and Entertainment for St. Louis Union Station. 

He updates Ashley Byrd on Show Me Today. 

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