Show-Me State Times

There were 162 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Missouri in the week ending Jan. 15, making up 18.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.

30 people die in Missouri from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Jan. 15

There were 30 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Missouri during the week ending Jan. 15, a 33.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

29 people die in Missouri from diabetes mellitus in week ending Jan. 15

There were 29 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Missouri during the week ending Jan. 15, a 6.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

Springfield sees 0.7% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Springfield metropolitan statistical area was 216,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Excess deaths during week ending Jan. 8 in Missouri

Missouri's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Kansas City sees 1.6% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Kansas City metropolitan statistical area was 1,066,300, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Jefferson City sees 1% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Jefferson City metropolitan statistical area was 77,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Joplin sees 0.6% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Joplin metropolitan statistical area was 78,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

16 people die in Missouri from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Jan. 15

There were 16 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Missouri during the week ending Jan. 15, a 44.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

Week ending January 8: 17 deaths among Hispanic people in Missouri

There were 17 Hispanic people who died in Missouri in the week ending January 8, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

122 people die from cancer in Missouri during week ending Jan. 15

There were 122 deaths from cancer reported in Missouri in the week ending Jan. 15, making up 13.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.

26 people die in Missouri from kidney disease in week ending Jan. 15

There were 26 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Missouri during the week ending Jan. 15, a 8.3 percent increase over the previous week.

50 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Missouri during week ending Jan. 15

There were 50 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Missouri in the week ending Jan. 15, making up 5.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.

Missouri: 1 employee of the Department of Social Services annually earns $150,000 or more

The highest salary was $233,783, according to data compiled by the Missouri Accountability Portal.

Cape Girardeau sees 2.2% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Cape Girardeau metropolitan statistical area was 43,700, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

1 employee of the Department of Social Services in Missouri earns $200,000 or more in 2020

The highest salary was $233,783, according to data compiled by the Missouri Accountability Portal.

2 employees with the Department of Transportation in Missouri annually make $150,000 or more

The highest salary was $215,166, according to data compiled by the Missouri Accountability Portal.

Columbia sees 3.4% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Columbia metropolitan statistical area was 96,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

34 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Missouri during week ending Jan. 15

There were 34 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Missouri in the week ending Jan. 15, making up 3.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.

Annual income: 34 employees of the Department of Transportation in Missouri annually earn $100,000 or more