Missouri launches a prescription drug database to help doctors spot opioid addictions.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri on Wednesday launched a statewide database of opioid prescriptions aimed at helping doctors identify possible addiction.Under the program, pharmacists now must report when they provide drugs listed as controlled substances. The...
Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies.
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The year’s best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week. Skygazers may see as many as one or even two a minute streaking across dark skies. The meteors will reach their frenzy Thursday. But Wednesday...
Christmas snow? Christmas rain? Christmas thunderstorms?
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Missouri’s next education department chief will be a Republican senator with roots in the classroom
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The next head of Missouri’s education department will be Republican state Sen. Karla Eslinger, a former teacher, principal and school district superintendent whose first day on the job will be in mid-2024, officials said Tuesday....
