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Archery might not be the first sport that comes to mind when you think about school athletics, but it’s giving students across Missouri a chance to compete, build confidence, and develop skills that go beyond the bullseye.

10X Archery, a center in Platte City, is working to introduce more young people to the sport, including kids who may not feel at home in traditional team sports. Amy Davis joins Show Me Today to talk about ...

Could working inside the Missouri Governor’s Mansion help someone build a career after prison? That’s the goal of a new hospitality apprenticeship for incarcerated workers from Algoa Correctional Center.

Matt Pilger spoke with Missouri Department of Corrections official Annie Herman about the program and what it could mean for life after incarceration.

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Golf isn't just about having the right swing. Confidence, patience and the ability to bounce back from a bad shot can make the difference between a great round and a frustrating day on the course.

Justin French, co-host of the podcast Frenchy and The Coach, joins us to discuss the mental side of golf and what amateur players can learn from the way PGA Tour professionals handle pressure.

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A boy who grew up in the Ozarks became one of America's leading playwrights and turned Missouri people, places, and experiences into Pulitzer Prize-winning American theater. The Missouri Press has issued another printing of a book about how Lanford Wilson got to fame from the town of Ozark and how he took Missouri with him.

MU Theatre professor David Crespy edited “Lanford Wilson: Early Stories, Sketches and Poems.” He t...

The History Museum on the Square is bringing back its Haunted History Walking and Bus Tours this October, taking visitors into places including the historic Fox Theatre, an old jailhouse, and a building that once served as an undertaker’s business.

Sean FitzGibbons, executive director of the History Museum on the Square, joins Show Me Today to tell us about the stories behind these locations and how you can experience them fo...

Missouri is known as the Cave State, and there's a good reason for that. The state has more than 7,500 recorded caves, with some offering spectacular rock formations, fascinating history, and family adventures you won't find above ground. From caves connected to Mark Twain and Jesse James to underground rivers and unusual geological wonders, there's a lot more beneath Missouri's surface than you might realize.

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Barbara Baird admits she has driven out of her way to see oddball roadside attractions and says it can be some of the most fun stops on a Missouri road trip. From a giant fork and noodle in Springfield to a huge rocking chair along Route 66, a massive pecan in Brunswick, and even a replica of the Hubble Space Telescope in Marshfield. Missouri has plenty of strange things worth pulling off the road to see.

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If you are in the voting booth and unsure about the judges up for election, there are some things you should know. The information is there in

one place. Missouri’s state courts are hard on themselves. Every two years, judges are reviewed by their peers and citizens for how they do their jobs.

Ashley Byrd talks with Debbie Dodge, chair of the Judicial Performance Review Committee, about their work and where to find it.

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You could spend a day driving around Lebanon, Missouri, looking for pieces of Route 66 history that are still there today.

Barbara Baird, the Accidental Ozarkian, recently took a driving tour of Lebanon to see the Route 66 Museum, the famous Munger Moss Motel sign, and a restored cabin with a connection to some notorious Depression-era outlaws. She shares her experience with Show Me Today.

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From minor dents and paintless dent repair to deciding whether to file an insurance claim, car owners have some important decisions to make when their vehicles are damaged. And even after the repairs are finished, there are things you should check before driving away.

David Finkelstein joins Show Me Today with advice on protecting your vehicle and your wallet.

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October brings cooler weather, football, comfort food, and, before we know it, Thanksgiving and Christmas. For a lot of us, this is the time of year when healthy eating habits start to slide. But enjoying the foods we love doesn’t necessarily mean giving up on the progress we’ve made.

Charlotte Cervantes is a registered dietitian with Southeast Missouri State, and she’s here to talk about some of the foods, habits...

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it's a good time to look beyond the history books and explore our own family histories. Who were our ancestors? Did they serve in the Revolutionary War? How did their descendants eventually make their way to Missouri?

Bill Eddleman is a genealogist and historian with the State Historical Society of Missouri who has spent years researching Missouri's early set...

If you walked into the Liberty Center in downtown Sedalia today, you might see a play on stage, artwork in the gallery, kids taking an art class, or a concert happening outside. But this building has had quite a life.

It opened as a theater in 1920, hosted a campaign stop for Franklin Roosevelt, eventually became a movie house, and then, believe it or not, spent years as a warehouse for cottage cheese and ice cream. Today, it's onc...

When you think about a good neighbor, you probably don't immediately think about a coffee shop, restaurant or general store, but some Missouri businesses have become much more than places to buy something.

MU Extension has recognized six businesses as Missouri's Most Neighborly Businesses for 2026, and David Burton is here on Show Me Today to tell us what these businesses are doing that makes them such important parts of their comm...

A few weeks ago, we talked about what to expect from Missouri’s fall colors. Now that we’re further into October, the big question is where the colors are developing, which parts of the state are looking their best, and how much longer we have to enjoy the show.

Russell Hinnah, Forestry Field Programs Supervisor with the Missouri Department of Conservation, joins us with an update and some ideas for getting out and seei...

Grocery prices are getting out of hand, and some shoppers are turning to Reddit for help figuring out how to feed their families without blowing up their budgets.

In a recent NerdWallet article, Kimberly Palmer looks at advice from Reddit users and financial counselors, with practical ways to save money, from changing where you shop to making better use of leftovers. Kimberly joins us with tips that could help put a little money ba...

Medicare open enrollment runs October 15th through December 7th, and choosing the right plan can make a big difference in what you pay for health care.

Scott Miniea with Missouri Connections for Health explains how trained, unbiased counselors help Missourians compare their options. One recent study shows an average savings of $2,000 a year for people who receive Medicare counseling. He also discusses the need for more volunteers t...