Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Gary Neal Johnson took over the role of Ebeneezer Scrooge for KC Repertory Theatre’s iteration of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in the year 2000. 

After an estimated over 1,100 shows, he is hanging up the nightcap and slippers after this season.  

He joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today to reflect on his time.

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Missouri and Kansas might be bitter rivals in sports, but they are setting their differences aside to update voter information for people who move across state lines.

Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, who explains the new agreement.

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A top editor of science fiction books and magazines lives in Mid-Missouri. Who better to ask to find holiday gifts for the readers on your list? Ashley Byrd asks John Joseph Adams about his favorite stories and his success story. 

He also teamed up with Amazon to publish the hottest writers for free or close to it. 

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There’s a renewed effort to win approval for building a casino on the Osage River just below Bagnell Dam.

It’s one of two proposed casinos in the planning stages at the Lake of the Ozarks. John Hancock, spokesperson for the Lake of the Ozarks Community Gaming Committee, talked about it with Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin.

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As winter grips Missouri, the dangers of extreme cold go far beyond the icy roads and snowstorms.

Dr. Heidi Miller, Chief Medical Officer for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and Cathy Wood, the state's epidemiologist, share some life-saving tips.

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When disaster strikes, the emotional toll can be just as devastating as the physical loss. In the wake of the recent tornado that hit Sikeston back on May 16, Bootheel Behavioral Health has been on the ground helping residents cope, heal, and rebuild their sense of normalcy, and they're still in that process.

Shelby Thornton, a CCP team lead in Sikeston, joins us to discuss their crisis counseling program, which supports families and the community.

Missouri Department of Mental Health sponsors this segment.

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Missouri is once again attracting hundreds of thousands of deer hunters now through January 15th. The Missouri Department of Conservation says hunters typically harvest about 20% of the deer herd each year.

MDC's Jason Isabelle tells Missourinet’s Sue Danielson about the season and their efforts to track chronic wasting disease.

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What is holistic health, and what does healthcare from a holistic perspective look like?

Carrie Elsen with MU Extension talks with Marshall Griffin about the holistic healthcare approach and an upcoming symposium to be held in Kirksville.

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The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America has been all over the world to perform in front of live audiences, and they will be putting on free concerts from December 6th through 12th in the St. Louis area to get you into the holiday spirit.

Alisa Nelson visits with Flight Commander and Associate Conductor, 2nd Luke Camarillo, who says the active duty members have about 350 performances annually. 

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A group of southwest Missouri students has created a system to heal wounds up to 50% faster.

Alisa Nelson talks to the brains behind the technology - Kaden Colman, a senior at Reeds Spring R-4 School District. 

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