Getting a high school diploma in Missouri could soon mean more time in the classroom learning about Black history. A bill moving through the Missouri House would require students to complete two units focused on Black history and Black literacy before they graduate.

Matt Pilger sat down with the bill’s sponsor, Missouri State Representative LaKesha Bosley of St. Louis, to talk about what the proposal would do.

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Megan Johnston, a golf instructor at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, grew up in Northern Ireland and remembers Rory McIlroy from their junior years. She shares her thoughts on him winning back-to-back Masters Green Jackets. The former Missouri State golfer shares some good tips if you’ve ever wanted to sharpen your golf game or feel more confident stepping onto the course. Help might be closer than you think.

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As the United States gets ready to celebrate its 250th birthday, a unique exhibit is giving people a chance to come face-to-face with the documents that helped define the nation. “The Story of US” at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum brings together rare artifacts from the National Archives—many of which have rarely left Washington, D.C.—to tell the story of America’s ideals, conflicts, and turning points over nearly two and a half centuries. Mark Adams is the Director of the Truman Library and joins Show Me Today to explain more about the exhibit.

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For decades, the story of Route 66 has been told through road trips, roadside diners, and Americana nostalgia. But a new book by Cheryl Eichar Jett takes a different turn, uncovering the women who didn’t just travel the Mother Road, they ran it, shaped it, and kept it alive through some of the most transformative moments in American history. From the Great Depression to wartime industry and the rise of car culture, these are the stories that have been hiding in plain sight. The name of the book is “Aprons Away: Women’s Work on Route 66”

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April is Financial Literacy Month, and if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by paying for college, managing debt, or just trying to make smarter money decisions, there’s help available right here in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development is offering free, hands-on support through job centers and college planning programs, helping families, students, and job seekers build confidence with their finances and their future.

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A bright orange, gooey substance has been seen oozing from certain trees in the state. State tree expert Sara Lalk tells joins Show Me Today to explain it’s cedar rust fungus and it results in some trees, redcedar and junipers looking like an alien sneezed all over them. Sara explains this fungus dies back in May, but despite its complicated life cycle, it’s sure to be back again next year.

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A bill that could significantly reshape the market for hemp‑derived THC products in Missouri is now headed to the governor’s desk. The legislation would cap THC levels, place new restrictions on where products can be sold, and apply marijuana‑style regulations to the hemp industry. Matt Pilger spoke with the bill’s sponsor, Republican State Representative Dave Hinman of St. Charles, about what the measure would do and why lawmakers advanced it.

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Missouri lawmakers are debating major changes to how our electric system works — and what that could mean for your power bill.

Matt Pilger spoke with Abby Foster, senior vice president of the Retail Energy Advancement League, about why supporters say competition could reshape Missouri’s energy future.

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