Michael Bushnell
Northeast News
Meet LaVonn. LaVonn is the recipient of a $25.00 Aldi gift card made possible by the generosity of the Historic Northeast social media community in a holiday campaign organized by Scarritt Renaissance resident Michael Stringer. LaVonn struggled with drugs and alcohol and lived on the streets for years. KCPD Social Worker Trena Miller got LaVonn plugged in to the services and resources she needed to get off the street and get clean. However, gaps still remained in the services she receives. The gift card will put much needed groceries in her fridge. “Thank you so very much” she said. “You don’t know much this helps me through the week.”
Michael Bushnell
For 26 years, Michael has been the Publisher of Kansas City’s Northeast News. His journey at Northeast News began when he became the President of the Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood, serving two terms totaling ten years.
In 1996, Michael left his corporate communications job to become the Executive Director of the Northeast Chamber of Commerce. During this time, he discovered the local community newspaper was for sale.
In 1998, Michael and his wife Christine bought The Northeast News, turning it into a community news source. In 2021, Michael transitioned the publication from for-profit to non-profit, securing its future and opening doors to grants and sponsorships for non-profit newsrooms.
Outside of community reporting, Michael and Chris enjoy traveling in their toy hauler with their Harley and News Dog, Ella the Destroyer.
Michael’s journey clearly depicts his dedication to the Historic Northeast community, ensuring that news stories are told with truth.
Michael Bushnell
Dorri Partain
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