Kaitlin Washburn

Young vets in Missouri die by suicide at exceptionally high rate. Experts blame guns.  Kansas City Star

Both St. Louis and Kansas City are blighted with acres of abandoned property. Gun violence follows the vacancy without fail, data shows.

As she approaches 100 days in office, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones points to a host of successes — and faces fierce resistance.

KC Star panel discussion: environment and gun violence  Kansas City Star

Hazel Erby and Betty Thompson, community leaders and longtime friends, passed away within nine days of each other.

The state of Missouri, the “Show Me State,” is located in the heart of America. In addition to the sass and symbolism the nickname and location connote, what a great geographical and strategic position to be in — to lead, to bring about positive improvements in the lives of its citizens and be a gre…

Federal officials are in Missouri to assist with combatting a wave of new COVID cases spurred by the Delta variant.

Food insecurity across an entire community can lead to long-term stress that increases suicides and confrontations that lead to gun violence.

As wind energy production increases, communities in Kansas and Missouri are pushing back with local regulations.

In Kansas City, a wave of evictions could push gun violence to new extremes this year  Kansas City Star

Housing problems and gun violence go hand in hand, experts say. And in Kansas City, both may be about to get even worse.

‘The fight has to change’: Why Ferguson activists ditched police reform  Kansas City Star

Young Vets in Missouri Die by Suicide at High Rate  U.S. News & World Report

‘This is life and death’: Kansas City mayor says state should let city act on gun laws  Kansas City Star

Reinvesting in cities, rural areas key to reducing gun violence in Missouri: panel  Kansas City Star

When do KC homeless encampments need to move? Mayor Lucas says it likely won’t be soon  Kansas City Star

The organization that operates the hotline, Kids Under Twenty One, works with over 20 school districts to address youth suicide and mental health.

The bill’s sponsor said criminals already carry guns on public transportation.

The state last year had the third highest per-capita rate of gun deaths in the country, behind Louisiana and Mississippi.

‘Christmas Star’ to appear on Monday. How and when to see it in Missouri  Kansas City Star