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Mizzou Freshman Johnnie Jones Awaits Heart Transplant in Florida
Mizzou freshman offensive lineman Johnnie “DJ” Jones is hospitalized in Florida and awaiting a heart transplant, according to head coach Eli Drinkwitz. (Click to hear Drinkwitz :28) Drinkwitz says team doctors first detected a problem with Jones’ heart during his...
Missouri anglers taking advantage pre-winter frenzy (LISTEN)
Cooler weather does not mean the fishing has to end. For a while, it actually means it is speeding up. Cameron Conner speaks with Andrew Branson, a Missouri Department of Conservation fisheries program specialist, to detail how fish are in an eating frenzy prior to...
Missouri Democrats Raise Concerns About Anonymous Donations Funding Education Commissioner Search
Democratic lawmakers are questioning the use of anonymous private donations to help fund Missouri's search for its next commissioner of education. Columbia Rep. Kathy Steinhoff, the ranking Democrat on the Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee,...
Free Help for Missouri Seniors During Medicare Open Enrollment (LISTEN)
If you have Medicare, the next few months are an important time to review your health coverage. Medicare open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and Missouri SHIP offers free, unbiased help for people deciding whether their current plan still makes...
Chiefs stay unbeaten with late win over Raiders, but at what cost?
The Kansas City Chiefs remained unbeaten Sunday with a 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in a back-and-forth game at Allegiant Stadium. Patrick Mahomes threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns, while Kenneth Walker III provided the biggest spark on the ground...
Missouri Senator Schmitt Unsure Whether Daylight Saving Time Proposal Will Advance
Missouri U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt says he likes the idea of more daylight later in the day, but he's not sure whether Congress will ultimately advance legislation that would end the twice-yearly clock change. The debate over permanent daylight-saving time has...
Mizzou breaks through with memorable Homecoming win over No. 8 Florida
No. 25 Missouri bounced back from its first loss of the season in emphatic fashion, rolling past No. 8 Florida 45-17 Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers scored 35 straight points after the game was tied at 10, turning a close matchup into the largest margin of...
The Surprising Ways Missouri Animals Prepare for Winter (LISTEN)
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...
Miss Columbia’s Teen Emerson Cohen Says Inclusion Starts With Friendship (LISTEN)
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...
100 Stories That Show Why Baseball Is Such a Big Part of St. Louis History (LISTEN)
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...
From Oktoberfest to the Vineyard, Fall Brings Plenty to Do at Stone Hill Winery (LISTEN)
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...
Missouri Golfers Can Make the Most of the Fall Season (LISTEN)
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...
Oktoberfest Brings German Food, Music and Tradition to Hermann This Fall (LISTEN)
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,...
Missouri’s Teacher of the Year shares how she helps students find success in the classroom (LISTEN)
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,...
Missouri Congressional Map Dispute Draws Defiant Response From Hoskins (LISTEN)
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...
Cemetery discoveries: UCM students chronicle the lives of soldiers (LISTEN)
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...
Mizzou Freshman Johnnie Jones Awaits Heart Transplant in Florida
Mizzou freshman offensive lineman Johnnie “DJ” Jones is hospitalized in Florida and awaiting a heart transplant, according to head coach Eli Drinkwitz.
(Click to hear Drinkwitz :28)
Drinkwitz says team doctors first detected a problem with Jones’ heart during his initial medical evaluation in the spring. Jones spent about two weeks under observation in Columbia before being sent to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville for additional testing, where doctors found a more serious condition.
Drinkwitz said the team learned last week that Jones had been placed on the heart transplant list.
Jones is a four-star recruit from Bradenton, Florida, and was considered one of the nation’s top offensive line prospects in the 2026 recruiting class.
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Things To Do on a Day Trip to Hannibal, Missouri (LISTEN)
If you’re looking for a fun Missouri getaway, you might want to put Hannibal on your list. The Mississippi River town is best known as the boyhood home of Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, and you can explore the places and people that inspired some of his most famous stories. But Hannibal is much more than Mark Twain. Historic sites, caves, riverboat cruises, scenic views, shops, restaurants, and plenty of unusual Missouri history await discovery.
The Accidental Ozarkian, Barbara Baird, joins Show Me Today to talk about what makes Hannibal worth a visit and how you can make the most of a day there.
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