By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
January 27, 2012
Remember the adage, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend?” This time, diamonds are The Salvation Army’s best friend.
Soon, The Salvation Army will auction off a unique, European cut diamond that experts say is at least 100 years old.
An anonymous donor slipped the .82 carat diamond into a red kettle in front of a Walmart in Shawnee, Kan., this past December.
According to Meirotto’s Jewelers, this particular European cut is no longer used.
“European cut diamonds were prominent starting in the late 1700s and possess a certain beauty and magic reminiscent of a past time,” said Carol Meierotto, owner of Meirotto’s Jewelers, Kansas City, Mo. “When it was made, diamonds cost around $48.
By Michael Bushnell
Northeast News
January 26, 2012
You’ve seen them. Pick-up trucks prowling the neighborhood on the day prior to trash day, their beds full of every type of metal imaginable, in every shape, size and configuration known to modern man. Most
By Michael Bushnell
Northeast News
January 25, 2012
Dan Doty’s Family Shelter at City Union Mission is, in a word, crowded.
EDITOR’S NOTE: In our Jan. 25 print edition we mistakenly wrote Truman Career Academy would cost $44.75 billion to construct. It should be read $44.75 million. We apologize for the error and have corrected our web edition.
By Leslie Collins
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
January 25, 2012
Garfield Elementary School transformed itself into a doctor’s office Jan. 19, lining up students for free health screenings.
January 25, 2012
Pho Hoa Noodle Soup rings in the Lunar New Year Jan. 23 with a dragon dance performance. While some think the year 2012 marks the end of the world, the Vietnamese and Chinese population believe this year will be extra special, offering
Northeast News
January 24, 2012
Three new members have been appointed to the Jackson County Drug Commission.
Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders appointed the commissioners, which will oversee the Community Backed Anti-Drug Sales Tax (COMBAT) program. Reappointed commissioners include Vanessa Maxwell-Lopez, Tony Miller, Pamela Petrillo, Anita Russell, and Joseph Spalitto.
New commissioners include Cathy
Northeast News
November 14, 2011
A Northeast resident was tasked with babysitting a one-year-old and has now been charged with child abuse.
According to court documents, Kansas City police were dispatched Nov. 12 to Children’s Mercy Hospital, where officers noted the child had bruises on both sides of her face, legs and torso.
Northeast News
November 14, 2011
A Kansas City man has been charged with three counts of murder in the triple homicide that occurred this past weekend.
According to court documents, 46-year-old Derek T. Hubbard arrived home at his residence in the 2400 block of Lister, Kansas City, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 11. While
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
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
January 25, 2012
Think of it as insurance, said David Park. That $10 pet license fee could save you a pretty penny in the course of a year.
Currently, only 9 percent of Kansas City pet owners have licensed their cats and dogs with the city. That means less
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
January 25, 2012
The Kansas City manager’s proposal to cut 105 fire fighting positions is drawing fire.
Northeast News
January 25, 2012
Eleos Coffee House will offer more than coffee and sandwiches Friday, Jan. 27.
Acoustic rhythms will fill the air beginning at 7
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
January 25, 2012
Northeast’s Mattie Rhodes Center is inviting the public to attend a community forum Wednesday, Jan. 25, to listen to Kansas
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
January 25, 2012
The Kansas City Museum is telling its history a little differently this year.
Northeast News
January 25, 2012
For a third year, several area schools are partnering to promote the 3rd Annual Project Valentine Bear Teddy Bear Drive to benefit Children’s Mercy Cancer Center and all Children’s Mercy patients.
Northeast News
January 20, 2012
A second passenger has now died as a result of the traffic accident at 18th and Prospect Avenue that occurred in the early morning hours of Jan. 19.
An Olathe, Kan., man, 24-year-old Casey Allen Cordell, caused the crash and was driving a Honda Accord that was reported
Northeast News
January 19, 2012
A Kansas City man who was reported missing since Jan. 2 has now been located.
George Pope, 56, who was last seen in the 2900 block of East 28th Street, Kansas City, Mo., has contacted his family and is no longer considered missing.
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
January 18, 2012
Soon, Don Bosco Centers will be adding another facet to its services.
Northeast News
January 18, 2011
Thanks to housing grants, Kansas City neighborhoods will receive $740,000 to rehabilitate existing properties and homes.
In addition, the City Union Mission
Northeast News
December 14, 2011
Northeast High School’s boys’ basketball team is on a roll with a 5-1 record and recent championship title during the Interscholastic League Holiday Tournament held Dec. 10. The Vikings beat the East High School Bears 61-59 during the championship game.
NEHS Activities/Athletic Director Jim Conaway called the final
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
November 9, 2011
Northeast High School boys soccer is continuing to dominate its opponents.
And
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
July 27, 2011
Central High School’s gymnasium bustled with activity July 19-22.
Some dribbled basketballs and soccer balls. Others whipped out their dance moves and outside, the boys put their
July 20, 2011
Verizon Youth Soccer Clinic is headed to Kansas City again.
This year, Carlos Valderrama is the all-star featured player that will provide youth with
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
May 11, 2011
Some call soccer the universal language of Northeast and some are tapping into that concept.
Several organizations recently partnered together to form Northeast Sports Alliance, an organization
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
May 11, 2011
More than 150 area residents attended the Kick it with a Cop event Saturday, May 7, at Lykins Square.
In addition to a DJ, the event also
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
January 18, 2012
“I need another reaction,” the director shouted.
Video cameras, crew members and
January 18, 2011
Youngsters gather at North-East Public Library Jan. 13 for the weekly story time and craft. Pictured from top to bottom: Youngsters gather around the table and contemplate their next color choice; Fredrick Glaser, 1 1/2, sticks his
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
January 4, 2012
Drive along Independence Avenue and one store will catch your eye – C.W.L.A. Kids’ Thrift Store.
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
November 9, 2011
“If you wanna hear a story clap your hands, stomp your feet, say I do!
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
November 9, 2011
Manual Career Tech’s auto shop was awash with activity. Some students stood at a computerized four-wheel alignment system while others
By Leslie Collins
Northeast News
July 27, 2011
A sea of red jerseys filled the soccer complex at Manual Career Technical Center Sunday, July 24. Approximately 300 youth ages five to 17 signed up for the Verizon Wireless Youth Soccer Clinic to
July 20, 2011
Brian Wendling, an International Jugglers’ Association champion and Disney World performer, visits North-East Public Library July 15 to showcase his mad juggling skills. Wendling balanced a chair and a unicycle on his chin and showed the audience how
June 15, 2011
Area residents take a break from the heat June 8 at the fountains at Concourse at Kessler Park. Water enthusiasts of all ages frolicked in the refreshing fountain mist. Leslie Collins
