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KCPD remembers fallen officers

Posted May 17, 2012 at 3:02 pm

By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
May 17, 2012

As L.C. Clark read off the names of the 119 fallen police officers, the crowd stood silent.

Despite the risks, despite the odd and often long hours, Kansas City Police Department officers continue to serve, said KCPD Chief Darryl Forté.

During the May 17 KCPD Memorial Service, Forté reminded attendees of the sacrifices police officers make every day to protect the public. They are more likely to be criticized than praised, but still they serve, he said.

Fortunately, for the last 11 years an officer hasn’t died in the line of duty, he said. But for those who gave their lives while serving the public, they will not be forgotten, he said.

 

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    Area resident receives community leader award

    Posted May 17, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    Northeast News
    May 17, 2012

    Phoenix Family Housing considers Ella Houston one of Kansas City’s unsung heroes.

    Houston has worked extensively with Nowlin Hall in Northeast by volunteering for the food pantry and organizing the Nowlin Hall’s Spirit of Hope Choir, among other activities.

    In addition, she’s helped out with the Women of Worship

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    Northeast hair salon robbed at gunpoint

    Posted May 16, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    By Leslie Collins
    Northeast News
    May 16, 2011

    Two Hispanic males robbed a Northeast hair and nail salon at gunpoint at 2:34 p.m. today.

    Across the street, children from Holy Cross Catholic School were playing on the playground.

    “This is a rare, spontaneous type of deal,” said Kansas City Police Department Sgt. Chris Price.

    Although hair

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    VFW Hero Fest

    Posted May 16, 2012 at 12:00 am

    By Leslie Collins
    Northeast News

    May 16, 2012

    Twenty local bands rocked the stage during the VFW Hero Fest, a three-day event held to honor veterans. Held May 11-13 at the VFW Post 9997, 6801 Wilson Rd., the Hero Fest also included special speakers from Tempered Steel and the Wounded Warrior Project, who

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    Local 42 reaches agreement

    Posted May 15, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    Greater Kansas City’s fire fighters union and the City of Kansas City reached an agreement May 10, but it wasn’t without

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    City launches matching grant program for neighborhood organizations

    Posted May 14, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    By Leslie Collins
    Northeast News
    May 14, 2012

    Neighborhood organizations will now have another tool for enhancing the neighborhood.

    The City of Kansas City recently launched the reBUILD/KC Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program to help neighborhood organizations implement projects like neighborhood clean-ups, community gardens, youth development programs and more.

    “This is the first time ever to my

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    Family Walk and Bike Ride this Saturday

    Posted May 11, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    Northeast News
    May 11, 2012

    For a family-friendly event, check out the Family Walk and Bike Ride from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday. The event will begin at the Spirit of Freedom Fountain, near the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard.

    Residents who attend this free event can enjoy

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    Charges filed in North Wheeling shooting

    Posted April 25, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    Northeast News
    April 25, 2012

    Jackson County prosecutors have filed second degree murder and armed criminal action charges against  29-year-old James Rhymer for the April 19 shooting of James Conklin of Kansas City.

    According to court documents, Conklin was in the basement of a residence at 405 N. Wheeling speaking with his ex-girlfriend. Rhymer

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    Northeast VFW Hero Fest to feature 20 local bands

    Posted May 8, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    By Leslie Collins
    Northeast News
    May 9, 2012

    Twenty local bands have joined forces for the three-day VFW Hero Fest and it all begins right here in Northeast.

    Les Phillips, VFW Post 9997 member and co-owner of Blackhorse Revival Association Group LLC, planned to feature only three local bands. But, when Phillips contacted Paul

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    Cruisin’ KC kicks off today

    Posted May 4, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    Northeast News
    May 4, 2012

    This weekend, it’s all about Harleys and hot rods.

    To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the American Street Rod Association (ASRA), the ASRA is hosting Cruisin’ KC, a street rod show. Founded in 1972, the ASRA is an organization of “street rodders” and hot rod enthusiasts dedicated to

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    NEHS varsity boys basketball headed to Class 4 District 14 semifinals

    Posted February 21, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Northeast News
    February 21, 2012

    After winning their first Interscholastic League championship in five seasons, the Northeast High School varsity boys’ basketball team will now set their sights on claiming the Class 4 District 14 championship.

    The Viking boys, with a 19-4 record, will play Lincoln Prep in the district semifinals at 5:30 p.m. on

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    Vikings’ boys soccer fall in state playoffs

    Posted November 11, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    By Michael Bushnell
    Northeast News
    November 11, 2011

    The Northeast Vikings Boys Soccer team’s season came to a close on a cold, rainy Tuesday night when they fell 3-1 to Oak Grove in the first round of the Class 2-A playoffs.

    Head soccer coach Jim Conaway said that despite several goal scoring opportunities, the

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    “Chalk-full” of events

    Posted May 1, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    May 2, 2012

    From the community clean-up to the Bike Safety Rodeo to the Chalk Walk festival, the weekend of April 28 was full of events. Pictured clockwise from top left: Several artists recreate a Mary Blair illustration;

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    KCPS hires Green as official superintendent

    Posted April 3, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Northeast News
    April 3, 2012

    Kansas City Public Schools’ Interim Superintendent Dr. Stephen Green no longer holds an interim title. During a Monday press conference, KCPS officials announced that the board of education unanimously voted to hire Green as the official superintendent of schools.

    Green signed a two-year contract, which pays $250,000 per

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    A feast fit for a saint

    Posted March 26, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    Northeast News
    March 26, 2012

    Desserts lined the tables at Scalabrini Hall March 19 as part of the annual Feast of St. Joseph’s Table, a centuries old Sicilian tradition in honor of St. Joseph.

    In addition to Sicilian desserts, guests could also enjoy the free pasta Milanese dinner served inside the tent at

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    Family Fun Day at the museum

    Posted March 5, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Northeast News
    March 5, 2012

    Area residents took advantage of the Kansas City Museum’s First Sunday Family Fun Day March 4.

    Attendees learned about the early settlement of the Town of Kansas, now known as Kansas City, as well as the town’s first newspaper, the “Kansas City Ledger.”

    Other activities included learning how people

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