Heartland Fentanyl Threat Spikes

There's more bad news for locals as the opioid crisis begins to spread beyond demographic stereotypes and now beings to take hold in the urban core . . .

Here's a peek at yet another deadly plague that locals must confront . . .

"Fentanyl is driving an overdose crisis in Missouri that’s proving especially deadly for African Americans. Kansas City is starting to see the effects, but health experts say that existing efforts to treat drug addiction aren’t helping the people who need it most."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

An overdose crisis in Kansas City

Fentanyl overdose deaths in the Kansas City area have soared recently. But some health care providers say Missouri is unprepared to deal with this new phase of the opioid crisis. Plus, the University of Kansas men's basketball team are NCAA champions.