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Missouri attorney general refers 12 former clergy for possible prosecution

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is referring 12 former clergy for potential criminal prosecution after his office completed a 13-month investigation of sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church. Schmitt on Friday released details of the investigation of religious leaders within the Archdiocese of St. Louis and the dioceses of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Springfield-Cape Girardeau

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Opioids prescribed at lower rate in Boone County than others in state

Boone County medical facilities dispensed opioids at a lesser rate than the average county participating in a local prescription drug monitoring program. The most recent quarterly report from St. Louis County shows that Boone County doctors and pharmacies dispensed 526 opioid prescriptions for every 1,000 residents. The average rate for the 72 counties participating in

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Jefferson City discusses zoning two types of medical marijuana facilities

Jefferson City Planning and Zoning commissioners approved regulations for medical marijuana testing and transportation facilities Thursday evening. Missourians approved Amendment 2 in November, legalizing medicinal marijuana. State officials are now reviewing applications for dispensaries and cultivation and manufacturing facilities for marijuana products. The planning and zoning commission approved zoning medical marijuana testing and transportation facilities

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