Leigh Paterson
Senior Editor & ReporterAs KUNC's Senior Editor and Reporter, my job is to find out what鈥檚 important to northern Colorado residents and why. I seek to create a deeper sense of urgency and understanding around these issues through in-depth, character driven daily reporting and series work.
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In many ways life has slowed down during the coronavirus pandemic but gun violence persists, challenging outreach workers who are trying to stop the violence despite social distancing restrictions. -
Jada Lee鈥檚 husband Justin, an inmate at a large prison in northeastern Colorado, has been sending her letters, neatly handwritten on lined notebook paper,鈥� -
A new report concludes that 鈥渞igorous research鈥� examining the effects of many state-level gun policies is 鈥渧irtually nonexistent.鈥� -
As the coronavirus pandemic puts pressure on hospitals across the country, ICU staff are in high demand. Many are working in environments where resources鈥� -
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a class action lawsuit against Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams on Wednesday, alleging that the sheriff's鈥� -
Many gun dealers report an influx of new customers taking home a deadly weapon for the first time. In response, long-time gun owners from across the country are helping these newcomers get some safety training in the age of social distancing. -
By federal law, if a background check is not completed within three business days, a federally licensed firearms dealer can legally go ahead with the sale. -
In Colorado, health care facilities are conserving gear in order to sustain supplies of the protective equipment needed to keep workers safe. Personal鈥� -
As the number of COVID-19 cases grows, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has received a 鈥渉igh volume鈥� of requests for firearm background checks,鈥� -
Two Democratic state lawmakers, both with personal stories of gun violence, have introduced two complementary firearms bills in the state legislature.鈥�
