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Special Session on Stadiums Starts Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has told state lawmakers to cancel family vacations and head back to Jefferson City today for a last-ditch effort to save the Chiefs and Royals. The special session begins at noon. It comes just days after the Royals acknowledged buying the mortgage on the old Sprint…
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.
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.