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adminAdmin BREAKING — Just before 1 p.m., on Friday, March 21, the Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) was called to the 400 block of Norton Ave., within the Scarritt Renaissance…
admin*Article republished from The Missouri Independent* Rudi Keller Missouri Independent Reporter When Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey took office in January 2023, he inherited a pile of more than 200 unfilled…
adminAdmin BREAKING — Just before 6 p.m., on Thursday, March 20, the Kansas City Police Department’s (KCPD) Accident Investigation Section (AIS) dispatched to the 4800 block of E. Ninth St.,…
adminCarter Galloway Editorial Assistant Former Indian Mound Neighborhood Association president and Kansas City Mayor Pro Tem from 2015 to 2019, Scott Wagner has served as the community and economic development…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor Built to house a full array of consumer goods, this former warehouse for Montgomery Wards Co. is still packed with items that have been stored away…
Carter GallowayCarter Galloway Editorial Assistant On Thursday, March 6, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) announced in its service bulletin that it would hold two public meetings March 13 and…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief Along with The American Heart Association (AHA), Kansas City University (KCU) hosted a stream of 150 female students ranging from 14 to 17 years old from Kansas…
adminCOLUMBIA, Mo. — The Northeast News traveled to Columbia, Mo., on Friday, March 14 for Missouri Press Day hosted by The Missouri Press Association (MPA) and the University of Missouri…
adminDorri Partain Managing Editor Since last summer, Super Flea (6200 St. John Avenue) bargain shoppers had to navigate their way to a side entrance as building renovations continued. On Thursday,…
adminAdmin BREAKING- (Kansas City, Mo., March 10, 2025) – The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will host two public meetings this week to discuss potential service changes. One will…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor A jumbled pile of bricks, some colorfully painted, are all that remains of a mural that once displayed a message of unity after contracted workers began…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter Local nonprofit, Mattie Rhodes Center (MRC), welcomed back its First Friday activities on March 7 with the opening night of the annual “Mujer Exhibit” at…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Kansas City Public Works closed the intersection at Elmwood and St. John Avenues — creating detours for drivers and an alternate route…
Carter GallowayCarter Galloway Editorial Assistant The Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC) announced in a press release on Feb. 27 the creation of The Adelante Fund — a mutual aid fund seeking to…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief Among Kansas Citians geared up to celebrate the 33rd annual Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is one Northeast Asian empowerment organization, fresh off…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter Los sábados por la mañana, reunidas en el espacio de Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC), un grupo de mujeres se reúne para compartir historias de seres…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor To provide information to Historic Northeast business owners and residents, Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (2657 Independence Blvd.) hosted two officials with the Kansas City…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief Healing House Kansas City — a substance recovery and treatment institution — announced on Feb. 18 in a press release that it was awarded Missouri tax credits,…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief The History of Ramadan Ramadan is a 30-day period, commonly known as the “Holy Month” for those who practice Islamic faith throughout the world. This holy month…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter On Saturday mornings, at the Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC) space, a group of women gathers to share stories of dead loved ones through tears, laughter and…
adminAdmin BREAKING- Around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officers dispatched to the 3700 block of St. John Ave. within the Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood on a…
adminAdmin BREAKING- At 1:17 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) was called to the 3400 block of Gardner Ave., within the Northeast Industrial District on a…
admin*Article courtesy of The Beacon Kansas City* Meg Cunningham The Beacon Reporter For some people in rural Missouri, soaring egg prices have little impact on their shopping habits. They have…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor Bringing a taste of New York-style pizza to Kansas City diners, Northeast Pizza offers a variety of signature pies for dine-in and carry out. This new…
admin*Article courtesy of The Missouri Independent* Clara Bates Missouri Independent Reporter Leaders of Missouri’s public defender system urged lawmakers on Monday to take action to reduce the growing number of…
adminAdmin BREAKING- Just before 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) responded to the 600 block of Brighton Ave. within the Lykins neighborhood on a reported…
adminAdmin BREAKING- Just after 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, The Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) responded to a suspicious activity call, including potential armed carjacking, near 11th Street and Elmwood…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor Balloons, ice cream and tunes — The Museum of Kansas City (3218 Gladstone Blvd.) had all the elements in place for a party to celebrate the…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief As a sea of red enveloped Kansas City Sunday, Feb. 9, one local organization joined forces with its 2025 Super Bowl opposing city to rally behind a…
Carter GallowayCarter Galloway Editorial Assistant The Museum of Kansas City (3218 Gladstone Blvd.) has adopted a new identity — becoming a destination for any curious visitor or resident of Kansas City…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief NORTHEAST KANSAS CITY, Mo.- From November 2024 through January 2025, Northeast Kansas City, and its surrounding areas, has experienced a total of 78 structure fires — including…
adminDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter A local organization is looking forward to making strides in the new year through its advocacy and education work. Revolucion Educativa (RevEd), an affiliated 501(c)(4)…
adminJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief On Jan. 24, a stop-work order was issued from the federal government to resettlement agencies around the Kansas City Metropolitan area and the nation, which ceased operations…
adminAdmin *Warning — this article contains content related to violence* BREAKING- Just before 2 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officers were dispatched to the 500…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief As dawn broke on Jan. 7 throughout the west coast, an eruption of flames and smoke overwhelmed Los Angeles County, devastating communities and forcing mass evacuations throughout…
adminAdmin BREAKING— At around 2 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, the Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) responded to an overnight building fire in the 700 block of Tracy Ave., within the…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor Goodbye, “Year of the Dragon,” hello, “Year of the Snake!” Wednesday, Jan. 29, marks the first day of the ancient celebration of the Lunar New Year.…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor Following discussions involving Kansas City’s Planning and Development Department, the Housing Authority of Kansas City (HAKC) and the federal office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),…
adminAdmin BREAKING: JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. — On Monday, Jan. 27, defendant Earl Lamar Dunn III went before the Jackson County Circuit Court jury to testify against six charges faced from…
adminAdmin BREAKING- At around 9 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23 The Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) arrived to an Independence Avenue Phillips 66 (4815 Independence Ave.) on a reported shooting call.…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief Vehicles overflowed the parking lot Thursday morning, Jan. 23 at Columbus Park’s Garrison Community Center (1124 E. Fifth St.) as Northeast residents, the City of Kansas City…
adminAdmin BREAKING— The Kansas City Police Department’s (KCPD) East Patrol Division, along with its Accident Investigation Section (AIS), responded to what has become Kansas City’s fourth vehicle-related fatality of 2025…
adminDorri Partain Managing Editor The Kansas City Fire Department’s (KCFD) Station 23 responded to a vacant structure fire reported at 6:55 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19. This three-story wood frame…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor Friends, family and casual acquaintances gathered on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Eleos Coffee House (3401 Independence Ave.) to share memories about lifelong Northeast resident, Tony Sciara. …
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief The third Monday of January — this year’s Jan. 20 — serves as the day to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, which 40th U.S.…
adminDorri Partain, Northeast News Archives Managing Editor Historic Northeast lost another familiar face last week. Tony Sciara suffered a fatal heart attack near the intersection of Hardesty and Independence Avenues…
adminDorri Partain Managing Editor New and returning members of the Missouri House of Representatives were sworn in Jan. 8 during a ceremony in the House chambers at the Missouri State…
adminJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief On Dec. 19, an application for a Kansas City Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), which was submitted by Arnold Development Group for its acquired property — Hardesty…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief BREAKING— The City of Kansas City announced in a release Thursday, Jan. 9 that crews will begin a quad-phase roadway reconstruction of Front Street spanning from Chouteau…
adminAdmin, Sarah Getch PhD, Program Director/Associate Professor of Health Service Psychology and Assistant Provost for Accreditation/ Accreditation at Kansas City University *Content warning: This article contains topics related to mental…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor On Monday, Jan. 6, Northeasters were busy digging out up to 12 inches of snow. Samuel Smith and Johnny Phillips were bundled for the weather and…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor When Scarritt Elementary was completed in 1890, not one teacher or student could have imagined its cornerstone would end up thousands of miles away as a…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief Only a couple of days into this new year, a frigid blanket of snow and ice wrapped around Kansas City and its surrounding areas — trapping many…
adminMary Sanchez Missouri Independent Reporter The 30-year-old son of Jolene Davis ambles out of the courtroom ahead of her. He’s carrying a backpack containing his clothes and a plastic grocery…
adminAdmin BREAKING— Just before 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, several Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) trucks were called to Independence Avenue near Order Express (3827 Independence Ave) and Gringo Loco…
adminDorri Partain Managing Editor In a statement released today (Dec. 31) the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office has charged an individual with multiple felony charges in connection with a shooting in…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief As 2024 comes to a close, The Northeast News reflects on its 92nd year of giving a voice to the Historic Northeast community. Northeast News staff has…
adminAdmin BREAKING— Just after 5 p.m., Dec. 10, the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) was dispatched to the 100 block of N. Lawn Ave., on a reported shooting call. Upon…
adminAdmin BREAKING— The East Patrol Division of Kansas City Police Department (KCPD), along with its Accident Investigation Section (AIS) responded to a vehicle collision at 4:12 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26…
adminAdmin Lost to history is the very first issue of The Northeast News, first published in 1932 by founder Matthew Orr. At that time, there were dozens of newspapers covering…
adminDorri Partain and Julia Williams Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief On Saturday, Dec. 21, several Northeast events offered toys, candy and warm clothing for area youngsters to ensure a merry holiday…
adminAdmin BREAKING— The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) responded to a vacant building fire at 2:15 a.m. this morning, Dec. 24 within the 1300 block of Independence Avenue, according to…
adminJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief A line snaked inside Kansas City Museum’s Charles and Anna Milbank Library Thursday, Dec. 12 as children and their families anxiously awaited to meet one of this…
adminDorri Partain Managing Editor Burgers, eggs, sausage and bacon sizzle on the griddle, prepared to satisfy breakfast and lunchtime hunger pangs, order after order and year after year. Harold’s Drive-In…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter Community members, friends and artists gathered on Dec. 6 at the Mattie Rhodes Cultural Arts Center (MRC) on the Westside for MRC’s final First Friday…
adminDorri Partain Managing Editor From a display of hand-stitched quilts to an upside-down Christmas tree, the 15th Annual Pendleton Heights Holiday Homes Tour offered an enjoyable look at one of…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief Northeast Arts KC — a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting cultural events and artists around Northeast Kansas City — hosted its third annual open studio tour Dec.…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief A bitter wind chill didn’t stop this Northeast community from joining Mattie Rhodes Center Thursday afternoon, Dec. 5 for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its…
adminAdmin BREAKING- Three teenage males were present in a non-life threatening shooting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 in the Indian Mound Neighborhood at Budd Park and Quincy Avenue. Kansas…
adminRobyLane Kelley Editorial Assistant When I applied as an intern at Northeast News nearly seven months ago, I saw this as an opportunity to learn and grow as a journalist.…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor As the sun began to set on Wednesday, Dec. 4, neighbors with the Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council gathered at Prospect Plaza Park (1100 Prospect Ave) to…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief Northeast Realty — a family business — was founded in 1909 by Marcus and Paul Waltermire, the great grandfather and grandfather of its current owners, brothers Jim…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor Join the Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association this Saturday, Dec. 7 for its 15th annual Holiday Homes tour. This year’s event features six homes ranging from elegant…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief As of Sept. 6, the Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) had responded to 60 vacant structure fires in 2024 alone within Northeast Kansas City. This averages out…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaPhoto by: Sarah Pflug
adminDorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor During the Nov. 20 Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) school board meeting, the initiative to place its ‘Building the Blueprint-10 Year Capital Plan’ on the April…
Julia WilliamsJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief Amidst the holiday season, between carving turkey and hanging stockings, one organization — and one mom in particular — is gearing up to enhance its residents’ professional…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter When thinking about Thanksgiving, traditional dishes such as mashed potatoes, green beans or mac and cheese may come to mind — but what about those…
adminEmily Wheeler Editorial Assistant Kansas City, Mo– There was a long line Saturday morning, Nov. 23 for Eleos Coffee House’s 10th annual Thanksgiving Turkey and Fixin’s giveaway at its location…
adminMichael Bushnell Contributor BREAKING— Kansas City City Crews were hard at work Thursday morning, Nov. 21 at the intersection of Chouteau Trafficway and Belmont Boulevard — clearing a large homeless…
adminDorri Partain Managing Editor Students and teachers at Children’s Choice Child Care were busy on Monday, Nov. 18 making colorful Thanksgiving Day crafts. The three and four-year-old classes colored turkey…
adminJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief One of Northeast News’s own was honored on Thursday, Nov. 14 as Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC), Revolution Educativa (RevEd) hosted its 2024 “Impacto Changemaker” awards ceremony —…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor Harvest flavors of pumpkin, squash and maple are bountiful in classic fall recipes but Chef Melissa Garrett highlights these flavors to create ancestral dishes, which can…
adminJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief S&M Gifts N more — a family business, with “S” standing for its owners, Shay and “M” for Markus — has operated for 12 years. While formerly…
adminMichael Bushnell Contributor The Kansas City, Mo., Fire Department (KCFD) recognized some of its own for exemplary service to both the department and the community during a gala, black-tie event…
adminJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief With its motto, “Reading for Life,” Kansas City Metro’s Lead to Read — a nonprofit, youth literacy organization — announced a new author for its Author Partnership…
adminEscrito por Daisy García Montoya Al pasar por Indian Mound, es posible que hayas visto una muestra de cruces blancas con nombres en ellas, que forman parte de una iniciativa…
adminDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter As you drive past Indian Mound Park (Gladstone & Belmont Blvds), you may have noticed a display of white crosses with names on them as…
adminAdmin BREAKING — The morning of Nov. 13, Independence Avenue’s infamous “Truck-Eating Bridge,” lived up to its name as a semi-truck was trapped in its path going westbound along the…
adminLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Nov. 11, 2024 The Jackson County Legislature has spent the past weeks debating but failing to approve the allocation of the remaining $70 million in ARPA…
adminRobyLane Kelley Editorial Assistant Friday, Nov. 8, Kansas City University (KCU) announced its new partnership, which will assist Rockhurst University students transition into a post-grad medical program. In a press…
adminDorri Partain Managing Editor Leading up to our nation’s selection of presidential hopefuls on Nov. 5, voters listened to speeches, watched debates and attempted to select the candidate, which best…
adminJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Koop — a Kansas City clay artist — started her business, Back Door Pottery, in 1979 out of the back door of a house. It was…
adminEmily Wheeler and Dorri Partain Editorial Assistant and Managing Editor On Oct. 15, an early morning apartment fire left 13 adults and three children without a home. Fire crews reported…
adminDorri Partain Managing Editor During the Nov. 5 General Election, Kansas City and Jackson County voters braved long lines to cast their ballots for President and Vice-President, a slew of…
adminEmily Wheeler Editorial Assistant Kansas City, Mo– The Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce hosted a successful candidates forum Tuesday, Oct. 29 at its location 2657 Independence Ave. Candidates for…
adminRobyLane Kelley Editorial Assistant This article explains the phrasing in Amendment 3 of the 2024 Missouri Ballot, which aligns with the purpose of the “Know your Ballot” series. These articles…
adminAdmin BREAKING NEWS– Early Wednesday morning Oct. 30, the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD), Kansas City Health Department and Missouri State Department of Revenue entered three businesses — Up in…
adminJulia Williams Editor-in-Chief As the weather dropped and the sun began to set Oct. 31 over Northeast Kansas City, those who celebrate All Hallows’ Eve threw on their masks and…
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