MO: Gun Violence Prevention
Missouri Dems attempt new legislation following parade shooting
Missouri Democrats have filed legislation which would prompt a vote to return gun possession rules to local governments. The move was prompted by a …
Deadly shooting after Chiefs' victory parade renews calls for reform
Wednesday's Kansas City Chiefs' victory parade turned fatal, prompting gun-law activists to call for reform. One person died and three people are in …
Report: Number of MO mental healthcare professionals jumps nearly 40%
The latest edition of America's Health Rankings report is out - and although Missouri ranked 40th overall, the state is showing improvement in the …
Kansas City reassures residents after MO spike in religion-based hate crimes
Some Missourians fear an increase in hate crimes in the wake of a six-year-old's murder in Illinois this week - an incident authorities say was motiva…
Unarmed, Skilled De-Escalation Teams Prepared for Worst of Times
When Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., needed assistance after threats during her 2020 election campaign, she turned to unarmed civilian protection in Saint …
Legal Expert On Castle Doctrine, 'Stand Your Ground' Laws
Missouri's Stand Your Ground law has been cited a number of times since the recent shooting of a Missouri teen by a homeowner whose house he went to b…
MO Nonprofit Seeks More 'Nuanced' Coverage of Firearm Injuries, Deaths
According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Missouri ranks fourth nationwide in firearm deaths. The nonprofit …
New Network Aims to Heal Trauma in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS -- As local and state leaders look to curb crime in the St. Louis area, a new initiative is focused on healing the trauma spurred by …
Crisis of Black Homicide Rates Continues in MO
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – An epidemic of black homicide victimization continues to go unnoticed throughout Missouri, according to a new report by …
MO Universities View National School Walkout as Civic Engagement
ST. LOUIS — Several universities across Missouri have said they will overlook disciplinary actions against any prospective student who is …
Psychiatrist Offers Reasons for Hope Despite Rise in Youth Suicide
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - There is hope beyond the headlines, according to a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics…
Report: Missouri Ranks 15th Deadliest for Gun Violence
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Someone is killed with a gun in Missouri every 10 hours, according to a new report, earning the state a ranking of 15th …