Ethan Stein is an award-winning reporter with a passion for holding powerful institutions accountable. His reporting uses data, documents and public records requests to tell stories focused on government accountability and public safety. He's built a reputation for asking tough questions, following the paper trail, and making complex issues clear. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Ethan began his career in Columbia, Missouri. Then as an investigative reporter in Iowa and Palm Beach County. His work has earned recognition from various journalism organizations. When he's not chasing a lead, you can find him on a golf course, reading a book near a pool or talking sports.