Northeast News
May 17, 2013
The City of Kansas City, Mo., is notifying motorists that four separate walks and races will result in several temporary road closures on May 17, 18 and 19.
On Friday, May 17, the Rave Run 5K will begin on Arena Drive at Kemper Arena. Rolling road closures will take place from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the following race route: Arena Drive west to American Royal Drive; south on American Royal Drive; east on 23rd Street/Avenida Cesar E. Chavez; and south on Allen Avenue, which turns into 25th Street. Once the race reaches Southwest Boulevard, runners will turn around and repeat the route in reverse, concluding on the east side of Kemper Arena.
Two events are scheduled for Saturday, May 18. The largest is the Heart Walk, which includes 8,000 walkers and takes place in the Country Club Plaza area. Rolling road closures are scheduled from approximately 8
Northeast News
May 16, 2013
Bridge deck repairs will reduce both northbound and southbound I-435 late Friday through Sunday afternoon between Front Street and Truman Road.
The left lane of northbound I-435 between Truman Road (Route 12) and Winner Road (Route 24) will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, through 5
By JOSHUA PHILLIPS
Northeast News
May 16, 2013
Plans are underway for the Independence Avenue Community Improvement District to begin, and Rebecca Koop has been busy starting said plans.
Koop, owner of St. John Gardens and Executive Director for the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, has been occupied with the first major CID
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
May 15, 2013
It will cost $30,000 and take about three weeks to replace the stolen pedestrian signal poles, bases and heads at Interstate 70 and The Paseo.
A Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) field worker discovered the thefts
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
May 15, 2013
Now that the Kansas City Public Schools’ Board of Education has approved reinstating middle schools, the possibility of saving the former Thacher Elementary School building is becoming less likely.
Board members approved reinstating middle schools during an April 24 meeting and plan to use Northeast Middle
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
May 15, 2013
Thirteen years ago, the building at 1801 White Ave. was listed on the city’s dangerous buildings list. Its roof was caving in, the floors were buckling. Estimated repairs totaled $200,000. The last thing the neighborhood needed was another blighted building or vacant lot.
Police officers and
Northeast News
May 14, 2013
“It’s an unfortunate incident,” State Rep. JJ Rizzo told Northeast News in reference to his uncle’s court case.
Rizzo’s uncle John Moretina pleaded guilty to voter fraud Monday during court proceedings at the United States Courts for the Western
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
May 8, 2013
Euphrates Gallery Incorporated and Hermes Landscaping partner together to celebrate National Arbor Day and to support the Neighborhood as Museum: Transforming Community Initiative. Representatives from Euphrates visited James Elementary, 5810 Scarritt Ave., at the end of
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
May 8, 2013
It was a building in Pendleton Heights that inspired City Council member Scott Wagner to propose amending the city’s historic designation ordinance.
Built in 1888, the duplex known as “The Chateau” was a prime example of the Chateauesque-style of architecture. It was a rarity in Kansas
Northeast News
March 20, 2013
The Musembi family checks out a science fair display at Union Station March 15. Pictured from left to right are: Emily, Peyton and Julias Musembi. More than 970 science fair projects were on display as part of
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
May 15, 2013
Growing up in a family with 9 other siblings meant life was always interesting.
“It was a blast,” Mo Orpin said. “I have nothing but great memories from my childhood.”
Earlier this year, Orpin became the executive director of The Don Bosco Centers, taking over for Torre
Northeast News
May 15, 2013
Do you need to purge your home of A.B.O.P.T.?
A.B.O.P.T. stands for antifreeze, batteries, oil, paint and tires, and all are considered household hazardous waste.
The city of Kansas City, Mo., with the help of Heartland Community Connection and other partners, is giving its residents an opportunity to safely
Northeast News
May 15, 2013
Christmas in October is now accepting applications for its 2013 program.
Now in its 30th year, Christmas in October has rehabilitated more than 7,500 homes in the Kansas City metro.
“We’re trying to change lives in neighborhoods one house at a time,” said John Summers, managing director of Kansas
Northeast News
May 15, 2013
Once again it’s time to think about nominations for Kansas City’s Good Neighbor Award.
Each year, the city of Kansas City recognizes citizens who take pride in where they live and those who exhibit the traits of being friendly, helpful, respectful and clean, to name a few.
The purpose
Northeast News
May 10, 2013
Illegal dumping continues to be a problem in Historic Northeast and the city of Kansas City is seeking the public’s assistance in locating and identifying several vehicles.
One red truck with distinct wheels was caught by a city camera illegally dumping near Blue Ridge Boulevard and 7th Street.
Northeast News
May 9, 2013
UPDATE: Northeast News just received an email stating that the city has located the driver of the truck. If you spot other vehicles illegally
Northeast News
April 8, 2013
Traffic flow along Ward Parkway will be impacted this weekend due to the Burns & McDonnell Rock the Parkway half-marathon/5K run which benefits Science City at Union Station. The marathon/run will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 13.
The route for the run will begin at the Burns
Northeast News
April 4, 2013
This baseball season, Jackson County residents will be able to score discounted Kansas City Royals tickets. The discount will be available in selected sections for 20 home games this season and can be purchased online or at the Kauffman Stadium box office.
To secure the discount, those wishing
Northeast News
March 8, 2013
A number of Kansas City streets will be temporarily closed next week for the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championships and the Big 12 5K Fun Run and Family Stroll.
Kansas City will host the Big 12 championships on March 13 to 16, an event that
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
January 9, 2013
Della Lamb Saints Football can be described in one word: unstoppable.
For three years in a row, the team has earned a pristine record, totaling 47 wins and zero losses.
Northeast News
November 15, 2012
A number of Kansas City streets will be closed this Saturday for The North Face Midwest Regional Endurance Challenge.
Fifteen minutes prior to each race start, there will be rolling street closures. Streets will reopen following the last runner of each race. However, if there is a break
Nearly 1,000 people participate in the 27th Annual Cliff Hanger 5K/8K race. Participants dressed in layers to stay warm during the race that winds through the Cliff Drive Scenic Byway. Years ago, the race began as a fundraiser
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
October 31, 2012
Hundreds of runners will test their endurance and pack the winding roads of the Cliff Drive Scenic Byway this Sunday for the 27th Annual Cliff Hanger 5K/8K race. Last year, 1,300 people participated in the 5K and 8K races.
Northeast News
May 15, 2013
Approximately 60 James Elementary School students participated in National Bike to School Day May 8. Each participant received a goodie bag from Missouri Care which included a patch kit, coloring book, granola bar, bicycle light and more. BikeWalkKC signed the students in and also gave away bike
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
May 8, 2013
With the recent snow, it may not feel like spring, but spring is officially here.
That means it’s time to begin applying to Bishop Sullivan Center’s ElderCut program.
Now in its fourth year, ElderCut provides lawn mowing services free of charge to seniors on a fixed income who
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
May 1, 2013
Northeast Arts KC Chalk Walk attendance was dismal the first day, April 27, due to inclement weather. However, the sun came out on April 28 and area residents flocked to The Concourse at Kessler Park to show off their creative skills and check out other
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
May 1, 2013
For the first time in five years, the Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., hosts its Community Curator Series at the museum. To kick off the event, a reception was held April 23
By MICHAEL BUSHNELL
Northeast News
May 1, 2013
All you need to know about Diana Rojas is that she has two Labrador retrievers named, wait for it, Cheech and Chong. That should give you a glimpse of the sense of humor of Mrs. Diane Rojas, Gladstone Elementary
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
May 1, 2013
While Kansas City’s homicide rate has trended downward since the 1990s, firearm related homicides have remained steady.
From 2002 to 2012, 76 percent of Kansas City’s homicides were associated with a gun, said Dr. Rex Archer, director of health for the city of Kansas City.
Archer discussed
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
April 24, 2013
The cement slabs at The Concourse will soon become flush with color as artists create masterpieces with pieces of chalk for the Northeast Arts KC Chalk Walk festival April 27-28.
“We don’t
