Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

College can be a challenging time for students and their families.

Whether it is mental health struggles, substance abuse, or feeling disconnected on campus, Missouri Partners in Prevention is working to make sure students have the support they need to succeed and stay safe.

Margo Leitschuh joins Show Me Today to share the programs and data resources helping college communities across Missouri create healthier, more connected environments.

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Ready, set, paddle…and maybe sink! Fort Leonard Wood in southern Missouri is set to have a cardboard boat race this Saturday.

Alisa Nelson visits with Fort Leonard Wood’s Nia (nee-yuh) Dickinson, who talks about the race where creativity and gravity collide.

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If you are looking for a reason to hit the road and discover something new in Missouri, Twin City Days in Festus and Crystal City pack in everything you love about small-town festivals. From live music to pickleball and golf tournaments, food trucks, carnival rides, and even a Hot Wheels track for kids of all ages, this weekend festival is unique.

Kirk Mooney from the Twin City Chamber of Commerce and our radio partner KJFF joins us to explain why this hidden gem is worth the drive, no matter where you're from in the state.

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Bakers in Campbell, Missouri, are busy preparing hundreds of fried peach pies for this year’s Missouri Peach Fair. 

Long-time organizer Mary Lou Hill has the schedule (and the menu) for this year’s event.

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Finding additional energy sources to keep the lights on in Missouri homes and businesses is a hot topic since artificial intelligence and data centers came on the scene and began eating up a lot of energy.

Alisa Nelson talks to state Representative Tim Taylor, who attended a recent legislative conference that showed Missouri is behind, like many other states, in boosting its energy needs to make way for artificial intelligence.

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A northwest Missouri woman who was imprisoned for 43 years for a crime that she did not commit is now suing the St. Joseph Police Department.

Alisa Nelson talks to one of the attorneys for Sandra Hemme.

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Almost one year ago, the first-of-its-kind nature school opened in central Missouri.

Alisa Nelson talks to the state Department of Conservation’s Education Branch Chief, Margie Vandeven, who says the Boone County Nature School gets middle schoolers excited about learning.

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It starts with a simple “What?”—but for millions, that question echoes daily, and Dr. Parveen Bazard, Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering at Missouri S&T in Rolla, is on a mission to turn up the volume on understanding why.

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Railroad tracks are not just for trains. They can be the site of tragedy when drivers or pedestrians make risky choices.

Missouri Operation Lifesaver is working to change that by raising awareness about rail safety across the state.

Tim Hull joins us to explain the dangers, the facts, and how we can all help prevent needless accidents.

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Step into a world of community spirit and innovation at the Missouri State Fair this August, where Missouri Electric Cooperatives shine.

From scholarships to safety demos and family fun, discover why their building is a must-visit destination for fairgoers of all ages.

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