Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

A magazine is dedicated to the Mother Road, Route 66. Brennen Matthews is the editor and suggests that Missourians take advantage of everything the road offers in our state.

“You know, one thing that a lot of people don’t realize is that Missouri has more historic neon-laced motels than any of the other states,” says Matthews. “It really is a gem of a section of the route for that. Another cool thing is that MO has lots of unique roadside attractions that make the state a special part of the journey.”

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A new therapy for dogs with an aggressive form of cancer is showing promise.

Alisa Nelson talks to Jeffrey Bryan, a professor of oncology at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, about this new research that could give some dogs a new leash on life.

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What is an agri-ready county and are you living in one?

Ashley McCarty, Executive Director of Missouri Famers Care tells Marshall Griffin how a county can become one.

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A Missouri lawmaker says America made a promise to care for its military veterans and a bill he is sponsoring would help to fulfill that promise.

Alisa Nelson talks to Jefferson City Representative Dave Griffith, who wants to boost admission fees at the state’s casinos to help improve Missouri’s veterans homes and cemeteries.

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In Jan Jacobi’s 'Lincoln and Douglas,' young readers will connect with a determined Abraham Lincoln as he faces setbacks, rivalries, and tough choices on his journey from small-town lawyer to history-making leader.

Jan joined Show Me Today to share the story of what it takes to rise from failure to greatness.

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Missouri will try again to expand Medicaid benefits for hearing-impaired adults.

Alisa Nelson talks to Dr. Kate Sinks, an audiologist with the Center for Hearing and Speech in St. Louis, who says the bill can help the hard-of-hearing community with their mental health and safety.

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Missouri is looking for non-profit organizations to help feed thousands of children during emergencies and when school is out for summer.

Tanya Harvey with the state Department of Health and Senior Services tells Anthony Morabith that the Summer Food Service Program aims to help fight childhood hunger by ensuring kids receive healthy meals.

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Governor Mike Kehoe has laid out his proposed $53.7 billion budget proposal. He wants to borrow $55 million for new livestock buildings at the Missouri State Fair.

State Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn tells Anthony Morabith is looking forward to working with the new administration to help the state’s most important industry – agriculture.

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The Missouri Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show is a story that spans a century.

 Cameron Conner speaks with Public Information Officer Jessika Eidson to dive into how an effort to start the Shaw Nature Reserve saved this orchid collection from catastrophe.

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A Republican House member from southwest Missouri’s La Russell has sponsored a bill to fight the predatory practice of phone call spoofing.

Representative Mitch Boggs tells Anthony Morabith that he will work with phone companies and law enforcement to spot where the calls are coming from.

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