By JOSHUA PHILLIPS
Northeast News
May 22, 2013
With the approval of the Independence Avenue Community Improvement District, the Northeast community can now be a part of the celebration of the CID.
The Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce will host a Celebration of the CID event Friday, June 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. near the corner of Independence Avenue and Prospect. Music, local food trucks, a special event at 6:30 p.m. and art activities for children will take place amongst the celebration of the CID.
“The CID will continue to bring people to the Independence Avenue community,” said Bobbi Baker-Hughes, Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce president. “We all want less crime, the reduction of the perception of crime and we want to market and brand our community. The CID is a proven tool for community development.”
Baker-Hughes said the Historic Northeast part of Kansas City is different compared to other metropolitan cities,
Northeast News
May 22, 2013
Kansas City Public Schools’ seniors graced the stage last week to receive their high school diplomas. Both Northeast High School and East High School held their graduation ceremonies at the Kansas City Scottish Rite Temple on May 14. Northeast High School graduated 131 seniors and East High
Northeast News
May 21, 2013
More than 100 volunteers flocked to the Independence Avenue Community Improvement District (CID) community cleanup May 18. Pickup trucks and vans lined up along Budd Park and at The Concourse to drop off loads of trash, and Northeast
Northeast News
May 20, 2013
According to the Weather Channel’s website, the 64123 zip code clocked wind speeds of 24 mph and wind gusts up to 36 mph, along with 0.71 inches of precipitation on Sunday.
Approximately 77,000 Kansas City Power & Light
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
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
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
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
Northeast News
May 22, 2013
Joshua Phillips, a Northwest Missouri State University junior, has joined the Northeast News team as our summer intern.
Phillips is majoring in mass media journalism and is a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He also writes for the Tower Yearbook and is online editor and chief
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
May 22, 2013
Kansas City youth won’t have to follow a year-round 9 p.m. curfew in the entertainment districts just yet.
After tabling the proposed curfew for three weeks, the city’s Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee voted May 15 to table the item again for another four weeks.
Public
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
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
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.
By LESLIE COLLINS
Northeast News
May 22, 2013
“I didn’t think it was going to be as fun as it was. I had a lot of fun in this program,” James Elementary fifth grader Alesha Cheffen said.
Cheffen, along with five other James fifth graders, just completed the Earn-A-Bike program sponsored and created by
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
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
