Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Missouri’s film tax credit would become more flexible under a bill in the State House, but time is running out to get it across the finish line.

State Representative Colin Wellenkamp is the bill sponsor, joining Marshall Griffin on Show Me Today.

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If your “bad” cholesterol is low, a new study says that could help to protect you against dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Alisa Nelson talks to Sarah Lovegreen with the Greater Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, who says what’s good for the heart is good for the brain.

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It's been an incredible spring with storms. Many Missourians may have been affected by one or more storms, flooding, damage, maybe losing power, even if it was for just a short amount of time.

The people in the field who respond to those disasters and the work they do are our focus as we visit with Heather Dietiker from Black River Electric Cooperative to discuss disaster response.

This segment of Show Me Today is brought to you by Missouri Electric Cooperatives.

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Superheroes aren't just for kids — they're collectibles, culture-shapers, and in some cases, worth thousands.

Drew Stuart from CoMo Comic Books joined me to talk about the value of vintage issues, the DC vs. Marvel debate, and why comic fandom is stronger than ever. Plus, we previewed the upcoming CoMo Comic Book Show on May 17!

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On April 30 and May 1, A two-day special event to commemorate the Fall of Saigon anniversary at the State Historical Society of Missouri Center for Missouri Studies.

The events are created and led by a team of men who fought in Vietnam, including Larry Rottman, who explains to Ashley Byrd why this event is different for veterans.

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The archery in schools program is growing in Missouri because of the push of conservationists and the National Wild Turkey Federation. 

 Ashley Byrd speaks with the Turkey Federation’s District Biologist, John Burk, about its importance.

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THRIVE is a University of Central Missouri program for college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities that offers a unique learning environment on the path to explore independence and personal growth.

Created in 2010, the program’s success has granted an expansion from two years to four.

Program Director Michael Brunkhorst joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today.

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On the day Pope Francis died, the Vatican's astronomer gave a lecture on "faith and science" at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri.

Brother Guy Consolmagno, a fellow Jesuit, spoke to Ashley Byrd about his leader's legacy and the importance of science to the Vatican.

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Numerous of Missouri's historic landmarks and natural wonders include "The Devil" in their names.

The Accidental Ozarkian, Barbara Baird, joins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today to share the tales of the state's over 80 locations that utilize this name.

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Missouri is moving closer to banning cities from enacting stricter regulations on tobacco, nicotine, and e-cigarette sales than the state.

Alisa Nelson talks to St. Louis County Representative Ben Keathley, who says he wants consistent tobacco laws.

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