Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

A higher minimum wage and paid sick leave for all Missouri workers will be on the state’s general election ballot in November.

Alisa Nelson talks to Kara Corches, the interim president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, who says costs, liability, and hiring would all be affected if this proposal passes.

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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Lucas Kunce wants to defeat Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley in November.

Marshall Griffin talks to Kunce, who says the race is not about left versus right; it’s about taking “control freak politicians” out of office.

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According to US Senator Roy Blunt, Gary Kremer has become the unofficial state historian in the past decades. In his official capacity as head of the state historical society, Kremer has steered it to the largest growth in its history.

Now, he’s ready to step down. Kremer tells Ashley Byrd he only planned to lead the society for 10 years…

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Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade hopes to earn the title of governor in November’s general election.

The Springfield Representative bested a field of five to become the Democratic nominee in the Primaries. She tells Anthony Morabith why she should be Missouri’s next governor.

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As cold weather draws near, the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives share ways for Missourians to be energy efficient and safe. Space heaters and generators are prime examples of equipment often used during the winter, but there is a proper way to use them.

Aaron Epstein, member service representative for Intercounty Electric Cooperatives, joins Show Me Today.

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One of the ballot measures you’ll be voting on is Amendment 2: Allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to regulate licensed sports wagering for individuals 21 and older.

Chris Zimmerman, the CEO of the St. Louis Blues, part of the Coalition “Winning for Missouri Schools,” joined Show Me Today to say why you should get behind the initiative to bring sports betting to the Show Me State.

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When you think of the Show Me State Games, you most likely think of the two-week event in July.

Still, Executive Director Bruce Ungles says there is plenty to do year-round and the Games are getting ready for their popular 3 v 3 Soccerfest in November and Hoopin’ It Up Basketball in January.

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Mizzou Professor Mannie Liscum combines science, art, and culture to create one-of-a-kind jack-o’-lantern masterpieces that light up Halloween. He averages close to 31 pumpkins each season.

He shares his passion and tips for finding the best pumpkins to carve.

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Creating a new engineering field to help bolster the workforce of tomorrow.

That’s what Missouri S&T is doing in the fall of 2025 as it plans to launch a semiconductor engineering program, according to Missouri S&T science and engineering professor Michael Moats, who spoke with Anthony Morabith.

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Some Missouri childcare providers have another tool in the toolbox for when an emergency strikes.

Alisa Nelson talks to Robin Phillips with Child Care Aware of Missouri about a project to better prepare childcare facilities.

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