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
Martinsburg Library Closure
Martinsburg Library Closure The Martinsburg Library will be closed due to some roofing work on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Audrain County Library District Director Christal Bruner says roof shingles are being removed and replaced. Bruner says the plan is to reopen the Martinsburg Library tomorrow (Friday), however, patrons should call the library at 573-492-6254 to…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 11/14/2024
KWWR Sports Report 11/14/2024 The University of Missouri men’s basketball team hosts Mississippi Valley State at Mizzou Arena on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Mizzou enters the game with a 2-1 record through one week of the 2024-2025 season. Tip off is set for 6:30. The Kansas City-area homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 11/12/2024
KWWR Sports Report 11/12/2024 Led by a career-high 33 points from Caleb Grill, University of Missouri men’s basketball pulled away from Eastern Washington for an 84 – 77 win at Mizzou Arena on Monday, November 11, 2024. Two Tigers scored in double figures to lead the Tigers to victory. In addition to his career-high 33…… Continue Reading
Callaway Chamber of Commerce Earns Award of Excellence for The Local Lemon Program
Callaway Chamber of Commerce Earns Award of Excellence for The Local Lemon Program The following press release was sent from the Callaway Chamber of Commerce. The Callaway Chamber of Commerce has received the Award of Excellence for Programs & Campaigns from the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri (CCEM) for its youth entrepreneurship initiative, The…… Continue Reading
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});