https://www.missourinet.com/ Your source for Missouri News and Sports Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:46:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cdn.missourinet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/LF-Pennant-New.png https://www.missourinet.com/ 32 32 https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/03/the-surprising-ways-missouri-animals-prepare-for-winter-listen/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:05:45 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177543 As the days get shorter and temperatures start to drop, animals across Missouri are getting ready for winter, but not all of them prepare the same way. Some are stocking up on food, others are finding a place to hunker down, and a few are getting ready to disappear for the season. Sarah Easton, a […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/03/miss-columbias-teen-emerson-cohen-says-inclusion-starts-with-friendship-listen/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:15:03 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177541 Emerson Cohen is a junior at Rock Bridge High School and the newly crowned Miss Columbia’s Teen. She’s also vice president of an inclusive student club called Bruins United and works with Best Buddies, focusing on creating more opportunities for people with disabilities to build friendships and feel like they belong. Emerson joins us to […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/03/100-stories-that-show-why-baseball-is-such-a-big-part-of-st-louis-history-listen/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:45:07 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177539 If you think of baseball in St. Louis, the Cardinals probably come to mind first. But the history of baseball in the city goes far beyond the Redbirds. There have been Negro League teams, the St. Louis Browns, women who played the game, local baseball inventions, and generations of fans who have made the sport […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/02/from-oktoberfest-to-the-vineyard-fall-brings-plenty-to-do-at-stone-hill-winery-listen/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:14:59 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177535 Fall is a pretty good time to visit Missouri wine country, with cooler temperatures, changing leaves, vineyards, and plenty happening around Hermann. Stone Hill Winery has a full calendar of fall events, from Oktoberfest and live music to its Friday evening Sunset gatherings, and Nathan Held joins Bill Pollock to talk about what visitors can […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/02/missouri-golfers-can-make-the-most-of-the-fall-season-listen/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:37:46 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177533 Fall may be one of the best times of the year to play golf in Missouri, with cooler temperatures, changing scenery, and courses that can feel a little different as the season winds down. Scott Hovis, executive director of the Missouri Golf Association, joins Show Me Today to talk about what makes fall golf special, […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/02/oktoberfest-brings-german-food-music-and-tradition-to-hermann-this-fall-listen/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:35:52 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177531 There’s something about Hermann in October. The fall colors are coming in, the German music is playing, the bier gardens are busy, and the smell of bratwurst seems to be everywhere. Oktoberfest takes over Hermann throughout the month, with German food and traditions, live music, wine, beer, and events happening all around town. Tammy Bruckerhoff […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/01/missouris-teacher-of-the-year-shares-how-she-helps-students-find-success-in-the-classroom-listen/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:23:03 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177537 Learning to read is one of the biggest milestones in a child’s early education, and the work that happens in those first few years can make a lasting difference. Sarah Steffens is a K–4 reading interventionist at Elm Grove Elementary in the Fort Osage School District, and she has just been named Missouri’s 2027 Teacher […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/01/missouri-congressional-map-dispute-draws-defiant-response-from-hoskins-listen/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:01:51 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177529 Missouri’s long-running congressional map battle is finally over, but the debate about how it all played out is far from settled. Matt Pilger spoke with Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the criticism directed at his office, and what the decision means moving forward.]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/01/cemetery-discoveries-ucm-students-chronicle-the-lives-of-soldiers-listen/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:55:55 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177527 University of Central Missouri has received a second federal grant to discover, learn, and teach local school kids about the lives of the soldiers who now lie in local cemeteries. UCM History Professor Jon Taylor explains to Ashley Byrd why it is such a powerful learning tool.]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/30/missouri-turns-to-playing-cards-to-generate-leads-in-unsolved-crimes/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:56:41 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177523 A recent breakthrough in a decades-old Missouri murder case is helping drive a new statewide effort to solve unsolved crimes. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway says the Cold Case Playing Cards program already produced results during a trial run in Jefferson County. Hanaway joined federal, state and local law enforcement officials in Jefferson City Wednesday […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/30/missouri-agencies-manage-billions-in-federal-funds-this-audit-found-ongoing-concerns-listen/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:35:48 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177515 Missouri agencies manage billions of federal dollars every year, but a new state audit suggests some long-standing problems still haven’t been fixed. The report found repeat findings involving oversight, Medicaid eligibility reviews, and other compliance issues. Matt Pilger sat down with Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to discuss what his office found and why it […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/30/hoskins-resolute-on-congressional-map-decision-one-of-my-regrets-is-i-did-that-too-early/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:32:02 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177505 Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins says the lengthy legal fight over the state’s congressional map will be remembered long after this year’s election. The U.S. Supreme Court last week rejected efforts backed by Hoskins to use Missouri’s new 2025 congressional map for the November election, ruling that changing district lines after ballots had already […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/30/versailles-olde-tyme-apple-festival-has-become-a-missouri-fall-tradition-listen/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:24:35 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177512 There are plenty of fall festivals around Missouri, but the Olde Tyme Apple Festival in Versailles has become a pretty big tradition in Mid-Missouri. Thousands of people head to downtown Versailles each October for a weekend that includes a parade, car show, live music, food, contests, and plenty of apple-themed treats. And then there’s a […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/30/kansas-city-zoo-turns-into-a-fall-adventure-with-glowild-halloween-events-and-more-listen/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:15:37 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177509 Imagine walking through the Kansas City Zoo with your kids this fall. You might start with giraffes towering over you, then encounter colorful animals and exhibits before the sun goes down, and the zoo comes alive with thousands of glowing lights and giant illuminated creatures. Add in Halloween activities, music, food, and some pretty unusual […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/30/missourinet-sports-report-2/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:05:05 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=174590 Homecoming for Mizzou]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/29/fright-at-the-museum-brings-halloween-fun-to-st-louis-city-museum-listen/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:15:49 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177498 If you think you know what a trip to the City Museum in St. Louis looks like, add Halloween to the equation. The museum is filling its already-wild spaces with jack-o’-lanterns, skeletons, spiders, and plenty of strange and spooky surprises for Fright at the Museum, an all-ages Halloween celebration running through November 1. Libby Nolan […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/29/from-soybeans-to-machinery-missouri-products-impacted-by-canada-tariff-dispute-listen/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:12:57 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177501 Tariffs between the United States and Canada continue to make headlines, and that could have an impact right here in Missouri. From farmers and manufacturers to consumers, the effects can ripple through the state’s economy. Show Me Today’s Matt Pilger spoke with Jeff Jones, associate dean of the College of Business at Missouri State University, […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/29/fed-rate-move-could-change-missourians-car-payment-less-than-you-think-heres-where-buyers-can-save-more-listen/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:45:33 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177496 The Federal Reserve just moved interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, and if you’re thinking about buying a car, you might be wondering how much that’s actually going to cost you. Is a quarter-point increase enough to change your plans, or are there other parts of the car deal that can have […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/28/new-missouri-documentary-explores-how-trails-drive-tourism-and-economic-growth-listen/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:10:11 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177485 Missouri has more than 240 miles of the Katy Trail, the growing Rock Island Trail, and an expanding network of trails connecting communities across the state. What if those trails are more than places to hike, bike, or enjoy the outdoors? A new documentary called “The Trail State” makes the case that Missouri’s trails are […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/28/how-a-small-missouri-town-turned-one-business-into-a-community-gathering-place-listen/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:23:39 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177487 Imagine walking into a small-town business where you can grab lunch, stay the night, shop for something unique, and sit down at an old-fashioned soda fountain. That’s what Christy and Everett Reed have built in Marble Hill, and Christy joins Show Me Today to tell us how EC Reed’s became part of the community.]]>