The U.S. Senate has voted to make the National Churchill Museum in Fulton a NATIONAL LANDMARK. The House is expected to pass the same bill soon.  Ashley Byrd talks with the site’s director, Tim Riley, about the importance of the designation for the state’s oldest building.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Missouri Electric Cooperatives offer great learning experiences for surrounding area youth to visit Missouri and the nation's capital cities. Missouri Electric Cooperatives' Chris Massman joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today to discuss its Youth Tour and CYCLE programs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new J.D. Power study reveals that tariffs are influencing how and when Americans purchase new vehicles, with more than one-third of buyers stating that trade policies impacted their buying decisions. Despite the market uncertainty, overall satisfaction with the car-buying experience continues to rise, revealing what really matters to customers. Our car expert David Finkelstein joined Bill Pollock See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’ve ever waited in line at the DMV, you know how valuable a faster visit can be. The Missouri Department of Revenue says a new system called FUSION is already making that happen. FUSION stands for Fifty Unique Systems in One Nexus, and it’s designed to streamline services and improve communication across offices statewide. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Director Trish Vincent, who says the first phase is in place and the second phase—covering titling and registration—is coming soon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Avery Lyons, a Missouri S&T PHD student, is gaining international attention for research that speeds up how ballistics materials are tested and work that helps engineers spot problems earlier and improve safety before products ever reach the public. It’s the kind of behind-the-scenes science that can influence everything from protective gear to industrial materials, even though most of us never realize it’s happening See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You know, most of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking about what goes down the drain—but public health experts do. Missouri is using wastewater surveillance to spot viruses before people even start showing up at the doctor’s office. Dr. George Turabelidze with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is here to explain how what we flush can actually help protect all of us See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With more spending and online activity during the holidays, scammers are stepping up their efforts to break into accounts. Even multi-factor authentication isn’t bulletproof if you’re not paying attention. Matt Pilger spoke with Better Business Bureau regional manager Khesha Duncan about how scams are evolving and how to protect yourself.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re discussing a proposal that could alter the earnings of Missouri teens on the job. State Senator Joe Nicola, who represents part of the Kansas City area, has pre-filed a bill that would allow employers to pay workers under 18 less than the state’s minimum wage. Currently, Missouri’s minimum wage is $13.75 per hour and will increase to $15 on January 1st. Nicola says the goal is to help teens keep jobs as businesses face rising labor costs. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with him about why he thinks this change is needed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For all the noise around the Kansas City Chiefs moving across the state line, it’s worth slowing down and looking at what this actually means for everyday Missourians. Beyond the emotion and the history, the real question is whether Missouri did enough to try to keep the team, and the answer is yes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Missouri has a line of nearly 500 court trials on hold for one reason: A traffic jam of crime suspects sitting in jail awaiting a mental health evaluation to determine if they are competent to go on trial.  Alisa Nelson talks to Branson State Representative Brian Seitz, who has pre-filed a bill to speed up the competency evaluations.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s a wide variety of mentoring programs in Missouri, but the newest one hopes to train mentors for landowners whose properties include woodlands. Brian Schweiss, Sustainable Forestry Specialist with MU Extension, talked about it with Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Missourians are being warned of a tricky gold bar scam. U.S. Attorney Matthew Price of the Western District of Missouri tells Missourinet’s Sue Danielson it’s a global scam that has duped many elderly people, including some in Missouri.  His office has prosecuted a man tied to the scam, who was a courier.   Price offers the back-story on this scam and tips for Missourians to avoid it on Show Me Today.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The impacts of Missouri disasters can stretch far after the disaster itself ends. Whether that be from compounding financial, physical, or mental health.   Jen Haasis, Compliance Director at BJC Behavioral Health, shares the resources available to those still suffering from the aftermath of the severe spring weather that hit the eastern side of the state.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The holidays bring family, food, and plenty of time in the kitchen, but they also bring a higher risk of home fires. Missouri State Fire Marshal Tim Bean says cooking fires spike this time of year and offers simple steps to keep your home safe, from using timers to keeping kids and pets out of harm’s way. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Bean about the biggest risks and what you can do to prevent a holiday disaster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

St. James Winery creates some of the state’s most popular holiday wines. Ashley Byrd talks with Brandon Hohferr about the winery and what they suggest for the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest chapter of streaming/broadcast giants attempting to take over other entertainment industries, Netflix and Paramount are in a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. Founder and analyst for PP Foresight, Paolo Pescatore, joins Show Me Today to break down the latest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is doubling down this holiday season. They are working to keep roads safe and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. With millions expected to travel, troopers are cracking down on impaired driving and reminding us why prevention matters. At the same time, Project Blue Light is shining across Missouri to pay tribute to fallen officers. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Lieutenant Eric Brown about the enforcement efforts and the meaning behind this powerful campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Missouri Restaurant Association says the state’s 12-thousand plus restaurants are hoping for a strong holiday season. Spokesman Buddy Lahl says many are making savvy menu adjustments due to higher food costs.   He says specialized diets and even weight loss medications may be factors in a restaurant’s business model. Sue Danielson has more on Show Me Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A variety of owls come to Missouri for the winter, and if you are lucky, you may see one. Ashley Byrd talks with state ornithologist Kristen Heath-Acre about what we may see or at least hear this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you complaining about this winter being “too cold?”  Well, MU State Climatologist Zack Leasor tells Cameron Conner of Show Me Today that it could be a lot worse. They discuss Missouri’s coldest winters.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.