The CDC released drug overdose death figures for the full year 2021 today. Here they are: Fentanyl accounted for 64% of total opioid deaths in 2021. Fentanyl overdose deaths have increased from under 10,000 in 2015 to nearly 70,000 in 2021.
Some (mostly) good news has arrived, courtesy of Hayley Tsukayama and Eva Galperin of the EFF. The Maryland legislature has passed a bill that would require law enforcement officers to be trained to better spot stalkerware deployment and give them a better understanding of applicable laws related to electronic surveillance and tracking. The bill, S.B. […]
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New data compiled by the RFT shows that St. Charles County first responders have deployed on average more than 800 doses of Narcan per year for the past five years. Narcan is an "opioid antagonist" nasal spray that reverses an opioid overdose. It stops the depression of respiratory function brought on by drugs such as Fentanyl and brings the overdosing person back to consciousness.
Alderman John Collins-Muhammad resigned from the St. Louis Board of Aldermen today. Collins-Muhammad announced his departure by posting to social media a resignation email he sent to Board President Lewis Reed.
The Missouri House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to require state regulators to disclose ownership information for businesses granted medical marijuana licenses that the state has withheld from public view. Democratic Rep. …
ST. LOUIS - It's no secret that the housing market is hot. Homes stayed on the market in St. Louis for 15 days less in April 2022 than they were on the market for in April 2021 according to Realtor.com's April Housing Report. Miami is the only higher metro area. Homes there are staying on [...]
John Collins-Muhammad Jr. is resigning as alderman of St. Louis' 21st Ward effective Thursday, citing "mistakes" he has made that he will "take full responsibility for."
Collins-Muhammad announced his resignation Wednesday via Twitter, sharing a screenshot of a resignation letter addressed to Board of Alderman President Lewis Reed.
"I have made mistakes and I take full responsibility for those and I take full responsibility for those mistakes and I am forever sincerely grateful to the residents…
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The pop superstar and beauty and apparel entrepreneur took to social media to announce six new locations of her lingerie stores, including in the St. Louis area.
Granite City – Granite City Rotary Club hosted a ceremony on Tuesday morning at Calvary Life Church to recognize 18 juniors from Granite City High School as part of its 2021-22 Student of the Month program. September - Catelynn Liniger, Alex Weaver October - Gwyn Hale, Christopher Taylor November - Peyton Hatfield, Maddox Kennedy December – Alivia Vaughn, Brady Smallie January – Aleah Crenshaw, Clara Nipper February – Caylie McElroy, Lauren Wilson March – Sydney Choat, Carlee Wright April – Karen Willaredt, Mara Withers May – Rowan Wallace, Chloe Widel Honorees were presented a framed certificate from GC Rotary Club President Bobbie Smith and GCSD9 Superintendent Stephanie M. Cann, in addition to a $50 amazon gift card. Students were nominated by teachers and were chosen on the basis of academics, as well as scholastic, extracurricular, and civic honors and awards, and organization membership and leadership. For