Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

We love this time of year when we can visit with our friends at Rural Missouri Magazine to learn who they have chosen as the “best of” in food, drink, crafts, and fun.

Editor Sarah Schafer gives Ashley Byrd a map of must-visit places this year.

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The DEA is getting ready for its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Special agent for the St. Louis District, Michael Davis, joins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today to outline the event.

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The federal government has chosen Missouri to explore and expand nuclear energy programs – all to meet a fast-growing power demand. 

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is a key player. Ashley Byrd finds out more from DNR Director Kurt Schaefer, a former state senator appointed by Governor Kehoe this year.

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There is a non-profit wildlife rescue organization in mid-Missouri called Jenny’s Wildlife Wonderland.

Ashley Byrd talked to Jenny Romesburg, the director, about the GROWING menagerie of animals she helps.

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A bill in the Missouri Senate would require the public to stay at least 25 feet away from first responders while they work.

Senator David Gregory joins Marshall Griffin on Show Me Today.

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Since contract negotiations between MU Healthcare and Anthem have fallen apart, Missouri wants to reassure customers that they still have health insurance.

Alisa Nelson talks to Angela Nelson, the Director of the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance, who says there’s no need to panic.

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The Accidental Ozarkian, Barbara Baird, rejoins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today to discuss how giraffe architecture made its way to Missouri's Ozarks.

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Rebekah Taussig of Kansas City has written a book about her life in a wheelchair, and the National Endowment of the Arts has designated it a “must-read.”

She explains to Ashley Byrd that the story is not about being different. She says if we live long enough, we will all be disabled.

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Missouri REALTORS President Bobbi Howe joins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today to outline why Missouri's housing market is seeing increased inventory.

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Missouri’s higher education and workforce leaders have been brainstorming to find ways to increase the number of people who further their education after high school and get a quality job.

Alisa Nelson talks to Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development Commissioner Bennett Boggs about the state’s plans to make these goals happen.

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