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City seeks public’s assistance in identifying illegal dumping suspects

Posted May 10, 2013 at 2:36 pm

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. A metallic blue-green truck with two stripes painted over the roof and hood was also spotted dumping in the same area. Investigators know who the blue-green truck belongs to, but need assistance in figuring out where the woman currently resides, since she’s moved three times since she last registered her vehicle.

Investigators have identified the owner of a blue, white and red truck that was caught on camera illegally dumping near 13th and Jackson, but also need help in figuring out where he lives. The person has moved since the last time he registered his vehicle.

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    City needs public’s assistance in identifying vehicle illegally dumping in Northeast

    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 dumping in the area, you can contact the city’s Illegal Dumping Investigator Alan Ashurst, (816) 215-1112, or email him at Alan.Ashurst@kcmo.org.

    Original story:
    A truck was spotted illegally dumping in Historic Northeast and the city’s Neighborhood and Housing Services Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle.

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    KC Parks Department invites public input at community forums

    Northeast News
    May 6, 2013

    The Community Services Division of the Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation is encouraging residents to attend its public forums which will be held throughout this week at area community centers. The purpose of these open meetings is to gather information to aid in improving service and program delivery of the Community Services Division which oversees community centers, athletics and aquatics programing in Kansas City, Mo.

    Below is the public forum schedule:
    Tuesday, May 7
    6 p.m.: Gregg Klice Community Center, 1600 John “Buck” O’Neil Way
    6 p.m.: Tony Aguirre Community Center, 2050 W. Pennway
    7 p.m.: Garrison Community Center, 1124 East

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    Cinco de Mayo goes to the dogs

    Northeast News
    May 3, 2013

    Organizers of the Kansas City Chihuahua Parade are once again hoping to break the Guinness World Record for the most dogs in costume.

    Currently, St. Louis holds the record with 1,326 costumed dogs.

    Although it’s called the Chihuahua Parade, dogs of all varieties are welcome to participate in the parade, which will begin on Sunday (Cinco de Mayo) at the Barney Allis Plaza at 12th and Central, Kansas City, Mo.

    Cost to participate is $5 per dog and entry fees will be given to the Great Plains SPCA, which recently opened a second shelter in the metro area. Every year,

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    Charges filed in Jan. 28 double homicide near Budd Park

    Northeast News
    May 2, 2013

    An 18-year-old Kansas City man has now been charged in the Jan. 28 double homicide of Brian G. Cunningham and Therman Lacy III that occurred near Budd Park.

    Glenn A. Pulluaim II has been charged with two counts of second degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action, both felonies.

    According to court records, Pulluaim, another man and a woman made an arrangement to purchase marijuana from two individuals who were parked in a car near Budd Park.

    When one of the victims said he forgot his scale, Pulluaim pulled out a handgun and shot the victim, according to

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    Task force proposes limiting Northeast park hours

    By LESLIE COLLINS
    Northeast News
    May 1, 2013

    Despite safety enhancements, some of Kansas City’s parks continue to generate a high volume of calls for service.

    “You’ve done everything you can and yet there’s still a problem,” City Council member Scott Wagner said of three Historic Northeast parks.

    For Budd Park, George E. Kessler Park and Independence Plaza Park, Wagner feels the only option left to enhance safety is to close the parks during evening hours, an unprecedented option in Kansas City. Currently, all of

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    Students honor local hero Diane Rojas with assembly

    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 School’s Hero for 2012-2013.

    The mantra, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way,” aren’t just words to Diana Rojas, it’s more a way of life. Sound cliché? Well, follow Diana Rojas around for a day and see if you don’t start to live it

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    Ours to fight for

    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 featuring a spread of appetizers. Attendees could also tour the museum’s new exhibit, “Ours to Fight For: Kansas City During World War II.” Hal Wart, history professor and author, led the discussion, giving a glimpse into life during the World War II era. Above, several Community Curator Series attendees check

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    Greetings from Historic Northeast

    Northeast News
    April 30, 2013

    Northeast News Publisher and local historian Michael Bushnell will give a postcard tour May 5 of a bygone era that offers views of Independence Boulevard (Kansas City’s first boulevard) and the rugged beauty of the city’s only urban scenic byway, Cliff Drive.

    Other featured spots will  include The Concourse, the Kansas City Museum and breathtaking vistas across the Missouri River Valley. The presentation will begin at 2 p.m. at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., Kansas City, Mo.

    The presentation complements the exhibit “Greetings from Kansas City: A Postcard View of a Midwest Metropolis, 1900-1950,” on display at

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    Three races to impact weekend traffic on April 27-28

    Northeast News
    April 25, 2013

    Three separate races will impact traffic in Brookside/Waldo, the Country Club Plaza and Downtown this weekend on April 27 and 28.

    On Saturday, April 27, the AIDS Walk will begin at 10 a.m. in Theis Park. Two street segments will be closed: Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard from Rockhill Road to JC Nichols Parkway, and Oak Street from Volker Boulevard to Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard. Other streets in the area will remain open, but motorists should watch for directed traffic at intersections.

    On Sunday, April 28, the Trolley Run begins at 7:45 a.m. at 75th Street and Wornall Road, with

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