Social media is buzzing with terms like ‘Ozempic face’ and ‘Ozempic body,’ but what do they really mean—and should Missourians be concerned? Today, we’re diving into the medical reality behind the trend.

Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Dr. Thomas Wilson, Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at MU Health Care, to talk about what happens when weight comes off fast, why it’s not just about looks, and what health risks you need to know. Let’s get into it.

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On today’s Show Me Today, we’re talking about Safe Haven Baby Boxes: A law Missouri passed in 2021 to give parents in crisis a safe, anonymous way to surrender a newborn. After two babies were safely surrendered at the state’s first box in Mehlville, a second box will be dedicated later this month.

Reporter Matt Pilger sat down with State Representative Jim Murphy, the lawmaker behind the effort, to find out why these boxes are spreading across Missouri.

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Show Me Today’s Matt Pilger sat down with Vietnam veteran Russell Davis in Mexico, Missouri, where a grassroots effort is underway to build a monument honoring mid-Missouri veterans.

A project Davis says started with a simple question: why doesn’t his hometown have one?

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An economist once said, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch,” and often, paying for that lunch with plastic is not free either.

Marshall Griffin talked with Jackson Hataway with the Missouri Bankers Association about those dreaded credit card fees.

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If you have ever cruised down Route 66, you know it’s more than just a highway—it’s a piece of Americana. As the Mother Road turns 100, Missouri is helping lead the celebration.

The State Historical Society of Missouri has teamed up with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Google Arts & Culture to share stories, photos, and memories from our stretch of Route 66. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger sat down with Katherine ‘Katie’ Seale from Research Route 66 to talk about what makes Missouri’s section so unique and how you can explore these stories online.

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Missouri’s 45th attorney general took over in September and has set her agenda.

Alisa Nelson gets to know Catherine Hanaway, who says fighting violent crime is her first, second, and third priorities.

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A St. Louis school is being recognized nationally for something that benefits everyone: cleaner air, cooler temperatures, and a connection to nature.

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Premier Charter School a 2024–2025 Tree Campus, recognizing its efforts to educate students about environmental stewardship and enhance the local community. Show Me Today welcomes Jessica Smyth, Early Childhood Principal at Premier Charter School, to share what this honor means and how schools across Missouri can make similar impacts.

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If you have recruited your child or grandchild to help you with your technology problems, a St. Louis high school is taking that same idea a step further with its students.

Alisa Nelson talks to August Lacey and Baxter Boegeman, seniors at Lindbergh High School, who are part of Copilot, a student-run IT help desk.

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