Opoid Related Deaths Up While Rate of Increase Slowing Down
A new report from the department of Health and Human Services is showing that opoid-related deaths in the state are increasing, however the rate of the increase is slowing down.
According to the report in 2017 deaths attributed to opoids jumped to 951, that was up from 2016 when it was 908.
From 2015 to 2016 there was a 35 percent increase.
From 2017 to this year it was a 4.7 percent increase.
According to the director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services the declining rate of opoid deaths shows improvement statewide and the department is continuing to work on decreasing the number of deaths.
Latest News
MHS Speech Team Competes In NSDA District Tournament
MHS Speech Team Competes In NSDA District Tournament Members of the Mexico High School Speech Team compete in Ladue over the weekend. They were competing in the National Speech and Debate Association in District action. For the first time in school history, the entire team advanced into the semifinals. Sophomore Jyllian Whitworth and freshman Samantha…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/20/23
KWWR Sports Report 3/20/23 The Mizzou women’s basketball team continues play in the WNIT tonight as they head into round 2 facing Kansas in Lawrence. Tipoff is set for 6:30. Meanwhile, Mizzou wrestling did well at the NCAA championship in Tulsa. Sophomore Keegan O’Toole became just the third wrestler in program history to win multiple…… Continue Reading
Possible Body of Brandon Spears Found
Possible Body of Brandon Spears Found The body of what is presumed to be that of 43-year-old Brandon Spears was found early Sunday afternoon by a homeowner in the Fairground/Lakeview Road area in Mexico. The location is near where Spears was last seen on December 23rd. The person had apparently tried to take shelter in…… Continue Reading
MoDOT Announces Highway 19 Roadwork in Multiple Counties
MoDOT Announces Highway 19 Roadwork in Multiple Counties MoDOT is announcing a pair of road resurfacing projects in Pike and Ralls counties that also includes improvements near Mark Twain Schools outside of Center. Starting Monday, weather permitting, contractors will begin a resurfacing project on three disconnected portions of Highway 61 in Pike and Ralls counties…… Continue Reading