Missouri is nicknamed the "Show-Me State" because the phrase signifies a skeptical, pragmatic attitude, meaning people need to be shown proof rather than just given words. The origin is not known, but ...

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The 2025 Show-Me State Games kick off this week with an opening ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday at Mizzou Arena. The opening ceremony will have a parade for the athletes, as well as vendors and other ...

The 2025 Show-Me State Games kicked off Friday with the start of several sports, followed by the opening ceremony Friday evening. Over the next two weekends, athletes from across the state will ...

The annual Show Me State Air Show is gearing up for its third year at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. The air show is set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 13-14 and will consist of aircraft performances ...

ST. LOUIS — For three decades, Show Me St. Louis has been part of the fabric of our city, a daily celebration of the people, places, and stories that make St. Louis shine. On Friday, Sept. 5, 5 On ...

ST. LOUIS – Missouri can be commonly represented as the “Show Me State” by locals and across the country. But how did the state get the nickname? According to Missouri Secretary of State John Ashcroft ...