Missouri has a line of nearly 500 court trials on hold for one reason: A traffic jam of crime suspects sitting in jail awaiting a mental health evaluation to determine if they are competent to go on trial.

Alisa Nelson talks to Branson State Representative Brian Seitz, who has pre-filed a bill to speed up the competency evaluations.

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There’s a wide variety of mentoring programs in Missouri, but the newest one hopes to train mentors for landowners whose properties include woodlands.

Brian Schweiss, Sustainable Forestry Specialist with MU Extension, talked about it with Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin.

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Missourians are being warned of a tricky gold bar scam.

U.S. Attorney Matthew Price of the Western District of Missouri tells Missourinet’s Sue Danielson it’s a global scam that has duped many elderly people, including some in Missouri. His office has prosecuted a man tied to the scam, who was a courier.

Price offers the back-story on this scam and tips for Missourians to avoid it on Show Me Today.

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The impacts of Missouri disasters can stretch far after the disaster itself ends. Whether that be from compounding financial, physical, or mental health.

Jen Haasis, Compliance Director at BJC Behavioral Health, shares the resources available to those still suffering from the aftermath of the severe spring weather that hit the eastern side of the state.

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The holidays bring family, food, and plenty of time in the kitchen, but they also bring a higher risk of home fires.

Missouri State Fire Marshal Tim Bean says cooking fires spike this time of year and offers simple steps to keep your home safe, from using timers to keeping kids and pets out of harm’s way.

Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Bean about the biggest risks and what you can do to prevent a holiday disaster.

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St. James Winery creates some of the state’s most popular holiday wines.

Ashley Byrd talks with Brandon Hohferr about the winery and what they suggest for the season.

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In the latest chapter of streaming/broadcast giants attempting to take over other entertainment industries, Netflix and Paramount are in a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery.

Founder and analyst for PP Foresight, Paolo Pescatore, joins Show Me Today to break down the latest.

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol is doubling down this holiday season. They are working to keep roads safe and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

With millions expected to travel, troopers are cracking down on impaired driving and reminding us why prevention matters. At the same time, Project Blue Light is shining across Missouri to pay tribute to fallen officers.

Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Lieutenant Eric Brown about the enforcement efforts and the meaning behind this powerful campaign.

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