Gun Violence
Kansas and Missouri Lawmakers Tried Funding AI Weapon Detection Technology. How Does it Work?
ZeroEyes, an AI weapons detection system, is in 42 states. But some wonder about privacy issues, and whether there better ways to address gun violence.
Kansas City Launches New Effort to Counter Gun Violence
Kansas City has launched a “focused deterrence” program, named SAVE KC, that engages potential victims or perpetrators of gun violence before it happens.
Children Share Harsh Lessons of Unchecked Gun Violence
If you want to know how young people feel about gun violence, just ask. Here’s what two Ewing Marion Kauffman School students shared about their experiences.
Some Cities Rethinking Technology that Listens for Gunshots
Some cities are cutting ties with the company behind ShotSpotter, a technology that tracks the sound of gunshots. Kansas City has used ShotSpotter since 2012.
Want to Help Reduce Gun Violence? Join These KC Groups
The aftermath of a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade has focused renewed attention on local groups striving to address gun violence.
Seeking Help for Children Traumatized Mass Shooting in Kansas City? Experts Stress Routines
Experts say returning to routine activities is important for children traumatized by the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.
After Kansas City Mass Shooting, Missouri Democrats Demand Stricter Gun Laws
The mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade has prompted renewed calls for stricter gun laws in Missouri.
Past and Present Meet for KC Scholars Through ‘Till’ Movie
KC Scholars has announced a $50,000 scholarship in the name of Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who was shot when he approached a house in Kansas City.
Ralph Yarl Shooting Reverberates in KC’s Liberian Community
The shooting of Ralph Yarl has reverberated through Kansas City’s close-knit Liberian community, which has rallied around one of their own.
Kansas City Looks to Faith Leaders as First Responders
When catastrophe slams Kansas City, among the first responders are faith leaders stepping forward to offer comfort to the afflicted.