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There were 247 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Missouri during the week ending July 24, a 6.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

How many Under 25-year-olds died in Missouri during week ending August 7?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 18 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending August 7.

Columbia nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 1.3% since Nov. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Dec. 2020 in the Columbia metropolitan statistical area was 97,700, a 1.3 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Springfield nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.3% since Nov. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Dec. 2020 in the Springfield metropolitan statistical area was 216,400, a 0.3 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

0.5% of employees at the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development made between $75,000-$100,000 in 2019

0.5 percent of employees at the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development made between $75,000-$100,000 in 2019, according to the Missouri Accountability Portal.

76 people die in Missouri from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending July 24

There were 76 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Missouri during the week ending July 24, a 2.7 percent increase over the previous week.

61 people die in Missouri from cerebrovascular disease in week ending July 24

There were 61 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Missouri during the week ending July 24, a 3.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

408 people age 85 and older in Missouri are estimated to have died during week ending August 7

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 408 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 7.

Joplin nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 1.7% since Nov. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Dec. 2020 in the Joplin metropolitan statistical area was 78,800, a 1.7 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Jefferson City nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1.7% since Nov. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Dec. 2020 in the Jefferson City metropolitan statistical area was 77,300, a 1.7 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

1.4% of employees at the Department of Health and Senior Services made between $75,000-$100,000 in 2019

1.4 percent of employees at the Department of Health and Senior Services made between $75,000-$100,000 in 2019, according to the Missouri Accountability Portal.

28 people die in Missouri from diabetes mellitus in week ending July 24

There were 28 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Missouri during the week ending July 24, a 12.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

53 people die in Missouri from Alzheimer's disease in week ending July 24

There were 53 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Missouri during the week ending July 24, a 3.9 percent increase over the previous week.

CDC predicts 420 people in 75-84 age group in Missouri died during week ending August 7

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 420 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 7.

Cape Girardeau nonfarm payroll employees increase by 5.5% since Nov. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Dec. 2020 in the Cape Girardeau metropolitan statistical area was 44,200, a 5.5 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

St. Joseph nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.2% since Nov. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Dec. 2020 in the St. Joseph metropolitan statistical area was 61,200, a 0.2 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Excess deaths during week ending Aug. 21 in Missouri

Missouri's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 21, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

0.4% of employees at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education made between $75,000-$100,000 in 2019