Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

A probation officer has been honored for helping people escape from a homeless camp in Kansas City that caught fire.

Missouri Department of Corrections parole officer Kevin Harwood joins Marshall Griffin.

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According to US News and World Report rankings, Truman State University is the best midwestern public university.

The University President Susan Thomas says it "IS and ISN’T" a big deal. But first, she insists that interviewer Ashley Byrd call her Sue.

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The federal farm bill has expired, leaving critical programs in limbo for Missouri farmers.

Alisa Nelson talks to west-central Missouri Congressman Mark Alford, who is leading an effort to put the farm bill at the top of the to-do list.

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It’s a busy time of year for the American Red Cross. They are partnering with Mizzou for a homecoming drive that’s going on through this Thursday while the national chapter is doing disaster recovery in the southeastern United States.

Anthony Morabith talks with Rebecca Gordon for those interested in donating blood and time.

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International travelers who visit Central and South America could bring back to the U.S. sloth disease.

According to urban entomologist Emily Althoff, the disease is primarily transmitted by a biting midge or mosquito.

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A Missouri committee has reviewed the performance of judges running in November to keep their jobs.

Alisa Nelson talks to Larry Tucker, the chair of Missouri’s Judicial Performance Review Committee.

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The Malt Shop in Fenton has not only provided the community with tasty, quality food and ice cream since 1973. Since Bart Caselli took over ownership in 2013, he has also provided employment and guidance for many teens who he credits to his success because of their hard work ethic. 

He shares the story of The Malt Shop on Show Me Today.

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Chances are you’ve bought tickets to a concert or sporting event online and see the ticket price and say “I can swing that!” Then when it comes time to pay, the price is almost double after taxes, hidden fees, etc. National Consumer League feels buying tickets online is a rigged game.

John Breyault, the Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud for the National Consumers League, joins Show Me Today to discuss how the league is working to make all charges and fees upfront so the consumer knows the true cost of the ticket.

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