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Missouri roadside attractions worth a detour from giant pecans to a giant fork (LISTEN)
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...
Missouri’s Interim Education Commissioner Resigns Amid Search For Permanent Leader
Missouri Interim Education Commissioner Stacey Preis resigned Tuesday, effective immediately, as the State Board of Education moves forward with its search for a permanent leader. Preis, who had served as interim commissioner since June, announced her resignation to...
Don’t know how to vote for Missouri non-partisan judges? Your homework is done for you (LISTEN)
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...
Take a Route 66 road trip through Lebanon, Missouri and discover these pieces of history (LISTEN)
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,...
Chiefs Improve to 5-0 With 22-6 Win Over Chargers
The Kansas City Chiefs improved to 5-0 with a convincing 22-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes threw for 272 yards to earn his 100th career win, while the Chiefs remained one of three undefeated teams in the NFL. The game was a return...
Mizzou Offense Stalls in 31-3 Loss at Ole Miss
No. 13 Missouri lost 31-3 to No. 9 Ole Miss on Saturday in Oxford, Mississippi, falling to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in SEC play. The Tigers managed just a field goal despite two first-half possessions inside the Ole Miss 10-yard line. Quarterback Austin Simmons completed...
Is It Better to Pay for Car Repairs Out of Pocket? Missouri Car Expert Says Maybe (LISTEN)
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....
How to Trace Your Family History and Discover Missouri’s Revolutionary War Connections (LISTEN)
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...
Missouri Families Can Enjoy Holiday Foods Without Packing on the Pounds (LISTEN)
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...
Sedalia’s Liberty Center Turned a Historic Building Into an Arts Destination (LISTEN)
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...
How to Save Money on Groceries With Tips From Redditors and Financial Experts (LISTEN)
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...
Where to Find Missouri’s Best Fall Colors Right Now (LISTEN)
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....
Missouri Seeks More Volunteers to Help Seniors Navigate Medicare (LISTEN)
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...
Which Missouri Businesses Are Most Neighborly? (LISTEN)
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 Missouri's Most Neighborly...
Hot Weather, Plentiful Acorns Blamed For Drop In Missouri Deer Harvest
Missouri hunters harvested nearly 2,000 fewer deer during this year’s early antlerless firearms season compared with last year. Preliminary numbers from the Missouri Department of Conservation show hunters harvested 6,524 deer during the Early Antlerless Portion, held...
Paranormal activity in Missouri’s Ozarks literally worth staying for (LISTEN)
Missouri has a rich history of paranormal sites, but how often can you book and stay at them? That is exactly what Superhost Alta-Ann offers at her Airbnb in the Missouri Ozarks. Cameron Conner sits down with Alta to uncover what guests may be experiencing at the...
Missourinet Sports Report
Kenneth Walker continues to put up big numbers for the Chiefs
UPDATE: Mizzou Freshman Johnnie Jones Receives Heart Transplant in Florida
Mizzou freshman offensive lineman Johnnie “DJ” Jones is hospitalized in Florida was awaiting a heart transplant. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz told the media on Tuesday.
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But Thursday morning, Drinkwitz provided an update:
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— Eliah Drinkwitz (@CoachDrinkwitz) October 8, 2026
Drinkwitz said 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.
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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