Gun Violence in MissouriThere’s a large racial disparity in federal gun prosecutions in Missouri, data shows In an analysis of federal data, The Star found Black people were disproportionately convicted for illegally carrying firearms compared to white people. They were also sentenced more harshly.Updated July 1, 2022 at 12:37 AM
Gun Violence in MissouriPolice shootings rose in Missouri after state relaxed concealed carry restrictions: studyUpdated July 1, 2022 at 12:37 AM
Gun Violence in Missouri‘People are dying:’ Bills to close Missouri loophole allowing abusers to keep guns stallUpdated July 1, 2022 at 12:37 AM
MissouriMissouri has fourth highest gun death rate in the nation, new study findsUpdated July 1, 2022 at 12:37 AM
Gun Violence in Missouri‘This is insanity’: Alarming week of gun violence across KC tied to public health failuresUpdated July 1, 2022 at 12:37 AM
Gun Violence in Missouri‘We are at a standstill’: Columbia residents fed up with little action on gun violenceUpdated July 1, 2022 at 12:37 AM
Gun Violence in MissouriThey escaped war in Somalia and came to KC seeking peace. Instead, they found gun violenceUpdated May 17, 2022 at 11:50 AM
Government & PoliticsHow Missouri’s defense of its sweeping gun law echoes Texas abortion case strategyMay 11, 2022 at 5:00 AM
LocalLocal gun safety group provides gun locks to prevent accidental shootings, suicidesApril 6, 2022 at 12:53 PM
LocalKansas City organizations launch $250k fund to support families of victims of gun violenceUpdated March 2, 2022 at 12:42 PM
Gun Violence in MissouriMissouri and Kansas rank in bottom five for weakest gun laws nationwide, report findsFebruary 22, 2022 at 11:22 AM
Crime‘Why kill him?’: Kansas City man recalls neighbor shot by police in domestic incidentFebruary 9, 2022 at 1:56 PM
Crime‘The solutions are not rocket science’: Kansas City sees 2nd worst year for homicidesJanuary 3, 2022 at 5:00 AM
Local‘He was the glue’: Family mourns teen shot, killed just before 17th birthday, ChristmasUpdated December 21, 2021 at 4:46 PM
MissouriMissouri state senator says deregulating guns has cost lives, pushes for legislationUpdated December 10, 2021 at 1:14 PM
Gun Violence in MissouriRepeal of Missouri gun law linked to increase in stolen firearms, study saysUpdated November 30, 2021 at 1:46 PM
Gun Violence in MissouriThis anti-violence strategy has shown results. But Kansas City hasn’t invested in itUpdated November 22, 2021 at 11:43 AM
Gun Violence in MissouriWhen Missouri repealed a key gun law, few protested. The result: More deaths than everUpdated November 22, 2021 at 11:42 AM
Gun Violence in MissouriAim4Peace has saved hundreds of lives, trauma surgeon says. But it needs city fundingNovember 10, 2021 at 5:00 AM
Gun Violence in MissouriHow can cities address gun violence? A Q&A with a Kansas City criminologistNovember 10, 2021 at 5:00 AM
Gun Violence in MissouriHere’s what police leaders have said about Missouri loosening gun lawsUpdated October 31, 2021 at 9:22 AM
Gun Violence in MissouriHere’s how Missouri lawmakers recall the vote to lift gun permit requirements in 2007Updated October 31, 2021 at 9:22 AM
Gun Violence in MissouriLooser gun laws mean more deaths in Missouri. But experts say more research neededUpdated October 31, 2021 at 9:22 AM
Gun Violence in MissouriMissouri has some of nation’s weakest gun laws. Here’s how laws changed over 200 yearsUpdated October 31, 2021 at 9:22 AM