This spring, deep in Missouri’s forests, an elusive creature begins a remarkable annual journey. The spotted salamander, usually hidden under logs and leaf litter for most of the year, emerges after warm rains to migrate in great numbers to shallow fishless ponds to breed. These secretive amphibians are vital to forest and wetland ecosystems but are rarely seen outside of this brief window.

Missouri Department of Conservation herpetologist Jeff Briggler joins Show Me Today to tell us where and how we can explore these animals.

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Show Me Today digs into a new Missouri proposal that aims to set some clear boundaries around artificial intelligence.

Matt Pilger talks with Missouri State Senator Joe Nicola about his bill, which would require political ads to disclose when AI is used and make sure only people—not machines—can be held responsible under Missouri law. The bill also aims to address harmful deepfakes, especially those targeting young people.

Senator Nicola explains why he thinks Missouri needs these guardrails now.

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The Missouri National Guard would take up a new mission under a proposed law – protecting the state against cyberattacks.

Alisa Nelson talks to Dixon State Representative Bill Hardwick, who says the growing concern of cyberattacks keeps him up at night. He hopes to accomplish this legislative mission in his final year of serving in the Missouri House.

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Missouri lawmakers are trying to find ways to bring in more bucks to Missouri.

Alisa Nelson talks to Sugar Creek State Representative Mike Steinmeyer, who says he has one – boosting the state’s film business by speeding up filmmaker reimbursements.

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For a lot of Missourians, March 1 is a tradition. Before sunrise, bundled up against whatever late winter throws at them, anglers line the banks at Roaring River State Park, Bennett Spring State Park, and Montauk State Park, waiting for that 6:30 a.m. start to catch and keep trout season. For some, it is about filling a memory bank that stretches back generations.

Joining Show Me Today to get you prepped for opening weekend is Andrew Branson, a fisheries biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation.

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We often hear about the rising gold and silver prices.

Missouri-based coin and precious metal expert Dave Sorrick explains to Ashley Byrd why, how to watch the markets, and the decisions investors face.

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Drones are everywhere these days — at ballgames, parades, even out on the farm. A new Missouri proposal could give police the power to step in when one becomes a danger.

Show Me Today's Matt Pilger talks with State Representative Mike Jones about why he believes Missouri needs these new tools, and what the bill would mean for both major events and everyday drone flyers.

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Regional technology hubs dedicated to national defense would be created across the country under a bill in the U.S. House co-sponsored by Missouri Congressman Wesley Bell.

He briefed Marshall Griffin about the bill and how it could benefit the St. Louis region.

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