Local health officials are worried about the rising use of an opioid compound that can be bought over-the-counter.

A 10-year-old boy was accused of stabbing a 7-year-old three times outside a California elementary school earlier this week, ...

More than 400 Missourians deemed incompetent to stand trial on criminal charges are awaiting mental health care in county jails, according to Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) Director ...

In honor of International Women’s Month, ABC 17 News looked into women’s health trends in mid-Missouri. Missouri ranks 42nd in the country for women and children’s health, according to America’s ...

The city of Columbia placed several 24/7 naloxone boxes across fire departments and community centers to combat opioid overdose deaths.

Our reporting shows how public records drive impact and what may be missed when governments delay or deny access.

In a prison system rife with drugs, a new civil rights lawsuit accuses the Missouri Department of Corrections of punishing people for addiction, rather than treating it. After multiple overdoses, ...

City health inspectors have temporarily shut down the Save A Lot grocery store at 3410 Troost Ave. after concerns about the store selling unfrozen meat.

Sponsored by Republican state Sen. Adam Schnelting of St. Charles, the legislation would increase penalties for abuse or ...

Missouri lawmakers are considering legislation requiring the state to track alpha-gal syndrome and Lyme disease cases Alpha-gal syndrome causes severe allergic reactions to mammal products, including ...

A Missouri psychiatrist has agreed to pay $360,000 to resolve allegations she falsely billed federal and state health programs for psychotherapy services she did not provide, federal prosecutors ...

Missouri sends the bulk of its funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program — intended to help families get ...