KCPD awarded $3.6 million grant by the DOJ

According to a recent release, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced today that the Kansas City Police Department has been awarded […]

Mattie Rhodes Center distributes 400 meals to the Northeast community

Wednesday, May 6, the Mattie Rhodes Center in Northeast Kansas City handed out 400 meals to the community thanks to […]

Northeast Newscast Episode 137: Latino Arts Virtual Festival 2020 with Deanna Munoz

This week, we are talking with one Kansas City mother who created something incredible after seeing the need for affordable art mentorship in the Latinx community

New website connects KC businesses to PPE suppliers

Elizabeth Orosco Managing Editor Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced a new website, KCPPE.com, that will connect Kansas City businesses […]

KC CARE Health Center continues to serve the community after nearly 50 years

Elizabeth Orosco Managing Editor As COVID-19 sweeps across the globe, affecting millions of people, nurses and doctors stand on the […]

Kansas City leaders seek diversity data in SBA lending programs

Elizabeth Orosco Managing Editor As the Kansas City stay-at-home order remains in effect until May 15 and non-essential businesses continue […]

Kansas City EDC accepting applications for Small Business Relief Loan Fund

According to a recent release, the Kansas City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is accepting applications for the Missouri Small Business […]

New website connects KC businesses to PPE suppliers

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced a new website, KCPPE.com, that will connect Kansas City businesses with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suppliers. 

KC Parks offers day camp for families

Northeast Newscast Episode 136: Money tips from a financial advisor

Man found dead on train tracks

According to Kansas City Police, a man was found dead by railroad personnel Saturday night on train tracks near Guinotte […]

Mayor Lucas announces new appointees to Health Commission

According to a recent release, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced new appointments to the Kansas City Health Commission:   […]

Mattie Rhodes Center offers emergency food assistance for families in need

As businesses remain shut in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, many families who no longer have income […]

Northeast Newscast Episode 135: KC Public Library Digital Resources w/ Dave LaCrone

KCPS serves students in full force as schools remain closed

As schools have been ordered to remain closed for the rest of the school year, the Kansas City Public School […]

WWI Museum and Memorial remains closed until further notice

Kansas City’s WWI Museum and Memorial announced today it will remain closed until further notice. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas […]

Mayor Lucas discusses KC’s response to COVID-19

Thursday, April 16, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas extended the citywide stay-at-home order until Friday, May 15. The order was […]

Digital resource of the week: ‘Brokenomics: 50 ways to live the dream on a dime’ (ebook and audiobook)

In collaboration with the Kansas City Public Library’s North-East branch, this week’s digital resource of the week, submitted by Dave Joiner, is “Brokenomics: 50 ways to live the dream on a dime” by Dina Gachman.

Northeast Newscast Episode 134: Telehealth services with KC CARE Health Center

KC CARE Health Center offers virtual doctor visits via Telehealth

KC CARE Health Center is offering patients a way to visit with doctors via phone, tablet, or computer.