Stories from Saturday, October 28, 2017

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The opioid crisis in Missouri has reached epidemic levels: there were 908 opioid-related deaths in the state in 2016. As part of a comprehensive, integrated and innovative approach to addressing this crisis, Missouri is taking a multifaceted approach to reducing the impact of opioids on the state...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released a regularly scheduled audit of New Madrid County, located in southeast Missouri. The audit, which received an overall rating of good, found several areas within county government where oversight could be improved...