January has usually been a slow month for movies, but Show Me Today’s critic, Patrick McDonald, says this year is different. From chilling thrillers to epic dramas, he’s got three must-see picks, plus a Netflix gem that’s flying under the radar.

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Show Me Today is looking at a Missouri Capitol debate that’s raising new questions about who should oversee high school activities in the state. Lawmakers are considering a plan to replace MSHSAA’s board with one appointed by the governor, following scrutiny over the association’s policies and a whistleblower complaint.

Matt Pilger spoke with MSHSAA Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Rukstad about the concerns lawmakers raised and how the association is responding.

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Tax season is coming fast, and for many of us, that means stress, questions, and worrying about mistakes.

Show Me Today is talking with our tax expert, Jason Dineson, who will walk us through what you need to know now to avoid common errors and get ahead before filing.

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Do not scan any Q-R codes on unordered packages says the Better Business Bureau.

Josh Planos of the BBB’s Midwest Office tells Sue Danielson it’s likely a new twist on a phishing scam. The tactic recently made news when fake trading cards of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce arrived on doorsteps, in packages complete with the mystery Q-R code. He says scammers are trying to take advantage of the collectible trading card craze.

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Matt Pilger spoke with Missouri State Representative Phillip Oehlerking about his plan to ensure inmates don’t walk out of prison empty-handed, and how providing basic documents like a photo ID or birth certificate could help them secure employment and stay out of the system for good.

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Flu activity in Missouri is finally trending downward... for now. In fact, it has been trending down for three consecutive weeks.

State Epidemiologist Dr. George Turabelidze joins Bill Pollock to unpack the sickness's impact.

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Missouri traffic deaths are down for the third year in a row, a positive trend officials say shows progress is being made on our roadways. Even with that improvement, more than 900 people still lost their lives in crashes last year.

Jon Nelson is Missouri’s State Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer, and he joins Show Me Today to talk about what the data is showing, what’s helping move the numbers in the right direction, and what still needs to change to keep more families from experiencing that loss.

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A proposal at the Missouri Capitol could change when union dues start for new employees.

Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger sat down with State Representative Mark Matthieson to learn why he thinks workers need more time and transparency before paying those fees.

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