How the Good Roads Movement helped transform Missouri’s muddy rural routes into modern highways

Missouri's 'Aquatic Cowboy' Shares Incredible Stories of Underwater Recoveries and Life on the Lake

Most of us have dropped a pair of sunglasses or a set of keys into the lake and figured they were gone forever. But for one Missouri diver, finding the impossible is all in a day's work. From recovering wedding rings and family heirlooms to making terrifying zero-visibility dives in the Missouri River, Booker DeRousse, better known as the Aquatic Cowboy, has built a one-of-a-kind business at the Lake of the Ozarks. He joins Show Me Today to share some unbelievable stories from beneath the surface. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Missouri Star Trek History Preserved by the State Historical Society Available to the Public

If you think comic conventions are a modern phenomenon, think again. Long before Comic-Con became a household name, thousands of Star Trek fans were making pilgrimages to St. Louis for one of the nation's premier fan conventions. The State Historical Society of Missouri has preserved the papers of Linda Lakin, the woman who helped turn Star Trek into a nationally recognized event during the 1980s. The collection offers a fascinating look at fan culture, celebrity guests like Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley, and how one Missouri woman helped build a community that still exists today. Joining Show Me Today is A.J. Medlock, Regional Director of the State Historical Society of Missouri's St. Louis Research Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Cyclospora Cases Rise in Missouri. What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself

We've all seen the headlines about Cyclospora, the parasite behind what's being called "explosive diarrhea." While that certainly grabs your attention, there's a lot more to this story than an uncomfortable illness. Where does this parasite come from? Why does it seem to pop up every summer? And are there things we're doing in our own kitchens that could reduce the risk? Nathan Koffarnus is one of Missouri's state epidemiologists with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to separate the facts from the fear and help us understand what every Missourian should know. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Missouri Frog Gigging Keeps an Ozarks Tradition Alive

If you've spent much time around Missouri's rivers, you've probably heard someone say there's nothing quite like being on the water after dark. For many families, frog gigging has been a summertime tradition for generations. It's part hunting, part adventure, and part excuse to make memories with family and friends. Barbara Baird, better known as the Accidental Ozarkian [https://www.ozarkian.com/], has written about her frog gigging adventures, from canoe mishaps and muddy swims to discovering why this uniquely Missouri tradition keeps people coming back year after year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

What's Happening in Missouri's Housing Market? Expert Shares Advice for Buyers and Sellers

Whether you're looking to buy your first home, thinking about selling, or just wondering if now is the right time to make a move, the housing market is one of the biggest financial conversations for Missouri families. Joining Show Me Today is Brian Toohey, CEO of the Mid-Missouri Board of REALTORS®, to help us make sense of what's happening in today's market and what buyers and sellers should know as we head toward the end of the summer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].