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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].

New drug in town: cychlorphine more dangerous than fentanyl

New synthetic opioids are popping up faster than they can be regulated. For parents and partiers: Be careful.  Ashley Byrd talks with Dr. Alex Krotulski, a leading national researcher tracking the rise of cychlorphine, about what we need to 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].

More Graduates Skip College As Missouri Employers Face Youth Worker Shortage

Many Missouri employers depend on young workers, but a new report shows that pool is getting smaller. At the same time, more Missouri students are going straight to work after high school. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger visits with University of Missouri assistant extension professor Alan Spell. 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].