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adminBryan StalderContributor A memo sent to Kansas City employees this week sparked swift criticism from First District Councilman Nathan Willett, who called the guidance “disgusting,” “unprovoked,” and harmful to faith…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Remember when you were a kid and built towers and houses out of blocks just for the glee of knocking them down? There was no concern if…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Community input for regional transit, development and land use continues as two groups hosted sessions during the same week of early December. A full array of maps,…
adminJimmy FitznerCommunity Contributor On Saturday December 13th, elected officials, corporate sponsors, and youth soccer teams gathered for a ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of the new Visa Street Soccer Park…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia MontoyaEducation Reporter La organización Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC)/Revolución Educativa (RevEd) le dio la bienvenida a miembros de la comunidad, empleados, y recipientes de premios al edificio Samuel U.…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia MontoyaEducation Reporter The Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC)/Revolucion Educativa (RevEd) welcomed community members, staff, and awardees to the Samuel U. Rodgers Propeller building at 2050 E 9 Street on…
adminBryan StalderContributor As holiday traditions return and families settle in for their annual viewing of classic Christmas movies, Kansas Citians may be surprised to learn that a familiar face is…
adminBryan StalderContributor For more than nine decades, The Northeast News has been a constant in a neighborhood that is always changing. Our community has welcomed wave after wave of new…
adminBryan StalderContributor As someone who has spent more hours than I can count at PH Coffee — meeting neighbors, hosting conversations, doing work I should have finished days earlier —…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq.,Contributor Creating an umbrella company to manage new or existing businesses is a type of business combination. When deciding to undertake this transaction, there are several…
adminBryan StalderContributor A new exhibition at the Black Archives of Mid-America is shining a long-overdue spotlight on the Black firefighters who helped build and protect Kansas City — often under…
adminBryan StalderContributor Kansas City leaders are moving to crack down on a range of unregulated psychoactive products found in gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and smoke shops throughout the…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor History lovers, tree “huggers”, and just curious folks — wanting to get up close and personal with a tree that’s been declared the oldest in the state—…
adminAn excerpt from the novel “The Crows’ Omen,” written by Jerry Potocnik A week earlier, signs had appeared all over town: Wanted! Coal miners for Weir City, Kansas, land of…
adminBryan StalderContributor Kansas City Fire Chief Ross Grundyson, a 30-year veteran of KCFD who has led the department since early 2023, has announced he will retire in January 2026. Grundyson…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Prior to a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 3, design renderings showcasing the Historic Northeast Lofts project’s concept greatly contrasted with interior walls marked by years of…
adminBryan StalderContributor A fire early Saturday morning heavily damaged a vacant home at 4402 Independence Avenue, continuing what Kansas City Fire Department officials describe as a troubling rise in fires…
adminBryan StalderContributor Northeast Kansas City got an unexpected moment in the national spotlight this week when Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy — known for his massively popular “One Bite” pizza…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Amid buildings damaged by fire, and others with boarded up windows and doors, Olive Park Village tenants have consistently been exposed to dangerous and unsafe living conditions.…
adminBryan Stalder Contributor I stumbled into Happy Gillis almost by accident nearly twenty years ago—long before Yelp stars and Google Maps arrows started steering us toward brunch. Back then, it…
adminBryan StalderContributor Nearly two months after a jury recommended capital punishment, a Clay County judge on Monday formally sentenced Joshua Rocha to death for the 2022 killing of North Kansas…
adminBryan StalderContributor For more than two centuries, a towering burr oak has anchored the side yard at 328 S. Monroe Avenue—long before the streets were paved, long before the boulevards…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Homeowners living in Kansas City’s “first suburb” will decorate their homes for the holidays and open their doors wide during the 16th Annual Holiday Homes Tour on…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Generations of Northeasters have been intrigued by a large mound located in Kessler Park, known only as the “Indian Mound”. While this mound itself contains its own…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Festive tables, tasty nibbles and sweet treats awaited attendees during Healing House KC’s annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Nov. 22. Guests filled the Recovery Community Center…
adminBryan StalderContributor For three decades, Northeast Arts KC has been one of the Historic Northeast’s strongest creative threads — stitching together art, music, and community pride one project at a…
adminBryan StalderContributor The Kansas City Comets are gearing up for another exciting season in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL), with the 2025-26 campaign set to begin this fall. Fans…
adminJimmy FitznerContributor Growing up at 9th & Elmwood, my family never knew the neighborhood by any name other than “Northeast”. I went to James Elementary, in the Northeast. I played…
adminCarl Bowman with Spire Energy (center, with black hat) speaks with Blue Valley neighbors during their monthly meeting. Dorri Partain Managing Editor An October gas meter incident brought Blue Valley…
adminBryan StalderContributor The Five Nights at Freddy’s film franchise returns to theaters on December 5 with the highly anticipated sequel, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. The first movie was a…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq. I consider myself one of my family’s historians. I have spent countless hours on ancestry websites, watching family videos, going through pictures, and recording verbal…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor As construction proceeds on the final section that will link KC Streetcar from the riverfront to UMKC, plans were announced on Saturday, Nov. 22 for the construction…
adminBryan StalderContributor Healing House KC welcomes neighbors and supporters into its growing campus Saturday afternoon, celebrating the season with hot drinks, sweet treats, and two major milestones for the nonprofit…
adminSubject: Your gift keeps local news alive — and it will be matched! Dear Friend of The Northeast News, For more than 94 years, The Northeast News has been the…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter Kansas City residents who speak languages other than English now have expanded support navigating City services, thanks to the growing work of the Office of Language…
adminBryan Stalder Northeast News After some initial confusion and speculation about its future, Kansas City’s Steamboat Arabia Museum has offered clarity: the museum plans to close its longtime River Market…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor A community orchard tucked away in the heart of the Sheffield neighborhood — providing locally-grown apples, Asian pears and cherries —- is transitioning with new amenities provided…
adminBryan StalderContributor With the long-awaited Wicked sequel set to hit theaters November 21, fans are once again ready to be swept away by emerald cities, good witches, and unforgettable songs.…
adminBryan StalderContributor In the autumn of 1916, a lanky young man of just fifteen years shuffled through the crowded halls of Northeast High School, his sketchpad tucked under one arm…
adminBryan Stalder Contributor As the holiday season approaches, the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (NEKCCoC) is calling on local businesses and residents to help spread gratitude and generosity throughout the…
adminBryan StalderContributor The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) is inviting residents to take part in a public meeting on Tuesday, December 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Don Bosco…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq. I’ve always had a curiosity about strategies for sustainability and generational wealth. When I was in college at Buena Vista University, I worked for the…
adminAt the Northeast News, we believe that the strength of our neighborhood lies in the creativity, talent, and stories of the people who call Historic Northeast Kansas City home. Our…
adminMike SpadyContributor Residents and stakeholders gathered on Thursday, November 6, for a community planning workshop focused on the next phase of initiatives for the Forgotten Homes and Independence Plaza neighborhoods. …
adminBryan StalderContributor Healing House KC, a Kansas City-based recovery ministry that has transformed lives—and landmarks—throughout Northeast, has announced its latest major step in neighborhood revitalization: the purchase of the historic…
adminSponsored contentBy Evergy Evergy spearheaded, researched, and launched a new innovative initiative in partnership with the Independence Avenue Community Improvement District (CID), the Northeast Kansas City (NEKC) Chamber of Commerce,…
Dorri PartainSamuel U. Rogers Health Center CEO Bob Theis is joined by members of the Board of Directors to cut a ribbon to open the new pediatric wing. Photo by Dan…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor While passersby have noticed and admired the newest mural on Independence Avenue for several weeks, the Indian Mound Neighborhood Association hosted an official Reveal Party on Sat.,…
adminBryan Stalder Contributor (Correction: An earlier version of this story reported that the November 6 game was a regular season game to be played at Northeast High School.) It’s a season…
adminBryan Stalder Contributor On Tuesday, November 4, residents of Jackson County, Missouri turned out to vote in a key charter amendment: 51,395 voted “Yes” to make the county assessor position elected,…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy García Montoya Reportera de educación Familias decoran cruces blancas en Indian Mound Park (Gladstone & Belmont Blvds) el sábado 1 de noviembre, en honor a sus seres queridos que perdieron…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter Families decorated white crosses at Indian Mound Park (Gladstone & Belmont Blvds) on Saturday, Nov. 1, as they honor loved ones who lost their lives due…
adminBryan StalderContributor In 2019, the Northeast News brought readers a series of postcards from Route 66, and I often reference those stories in my travels along the Mother Road. On…
adminBryan StalderContributor When the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their second consecutive World Series title last Saturday, Toronto’s hopes of a comeback faded under the stadium lights. But more than three…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor A quick look into the world of competitive cake decorating entertained attendees of this month’s Tasty Topic Talk luncheon hosted by the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Holding hand-made signs reading “Demolition is Forever” and “Save Smith Hall”, a band of preservationists gathered on Sunday, Nov. 2, at the intersection of Independence Boulevard and…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor As dusk approached, families filled the sidewalks along Gladstone Boulevard this Halloween for another successful year of trick-or-treating and memory-making. As tubs of candy filled the treat…
adminBryan StalderContributor Gladstone Elementary School may have been closed Friday, October 31, but its halls were still buzzing with activity. Students and staff gathered for a special bike and scooter…
adminBryan StalderContributor Tucked into the East Bottoms of Kansas City, Knuckleheads Saloon, located at 2715 Rochester St, Kansas City, MO 64120, has long been a beacon for live music lovers…
adminBryan StalderContributor As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, many Kansas City families are feeling the strain of delayed food assistance. The Trump administration announced Monday that…
adminBryan StalderContributor As food insecurity continues to impact Kansas City families, the Kansas City Health Department is reminding residents of its ongoing Food Pantry and Resource Fair, now held on…
adminBryan StalderContributor As Veterans Day approaches, one Northeast Kansas City resident is working to ensure that the memories of those who have passed are treated with dignity and care. Brad…
adminBryan StalderContributor The story of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) begins more than a century ago, when soliders who had returned from distant battlefields banded together to support one…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq.,Contributor One of the most important early steps after the decision to start a business is to decide which business entity type makes the most sense…
adminBryan StalderContributor Unregulated slot-style gaming machines have quietly appeared in convenience stores, gas stations, and social halls across Missouri — including in Kansas City’s Northeast neighborhoods. While these so-called “no-chance”…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Over a century ago, this area now known as Historic Northeast was awash with construction as new homes were built to provide housing for a growing Kansas…
adminBryan StalderContributor As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s almost time to “fall back.” Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2,…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Jackson County voters will head to the polls again on Tuesday, Nov. 4 to answer yes or no on Question #1: Shall Articles III, IV, and V…
adminBryan StalderContributor October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to spotlight an issue that continues to escalate both nationally and locally. While violent crime overall has declined across the…
adminBryan StalderContributor It’s that time of year again — the temperatures are dropping, leaves are turning, and health experts are reminding everyone to get a flu shot. Getting vaccinated helps…
adminBryan StalderContributor When the first Star Wars film appeared on the silver screen in 1977, it sparked the imaginations of millions. For one young boy in Wisconsin, it also ignited…
adminBryan StalderContributor Northeast Arts KC is turning 30, and they’re inviting the community to help celebrate at this year’s ARTy Halloween pARTy, happening from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday,…
Dorri PartainThe Indian Mound Neighborhood Association board includes Dustin Fish, Jimmy Fitzner (back row), Riley Roach, Missy Jones and Kay Hopkins (seated). Dorri PartainManaging Editor Scattered with orange pumpkins of all…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Following a Grand Opening ceremony on Friday, Oct. 24, KC Streetcar’s Main Street Southern Extension will offer riders a public transit route from the City Market to…
adminBryan StalderContributor A new feature film, Sarah’s Oil, will open in theaters on November 7, starring Naya Desir-Johnson, Sonequa Martin-Green, and Zachary Levi. The film tells the story of Sarah…
adminBryan StalderContributor After years of connecting virtually, Kansas City’s Bootstraps Toastmasters is taking a bold step forward—returning to in-person meetings starting Wednesday, October 22, at the Northeast Kansas City Chamber…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor From airborne dragon kites and pandas to unicorns and praying mantis insects, new murals are being unveiled in two Northeast neighborhoods during October. The Indian Mound Neighborhood…
adminBryan StalderContributor La Hamburguesa Loca has been serving up bold flavors and big plates in Kansas City for more than a decade, but now this family-run business is entering a…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor During its annual convention on Sept. 13, the Missouri Press Association announced the winners in its statewide 2025 Better Newspaper Contest. Best Editorial, Class 3 Weeklies, Second…
adminBryan StalderContributorThe Trap Gallery in Columbus Park will once again celebrate the beauty of oxidation during its annual Love Rust art show on Friday, October 17, from 6 to 10…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq. The role of a neighborhood association is to connect residents and owners in a specific community, preserve and honor history, facilitate the collective vision, and…
adminBryan StalderContributor On Friday, October 10, the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and the Independence Avenue Community Improvement District (CID) welcomed city, county, state, and federal representatives for an…
adminBy Daisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter Every year as autumn settles in, families in parts of Latin America, particularly in Mexico, gather to honor their ancestors in a celebration of life,…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Two organizations hosted guided walks along Northeast neighborhood streets to invite representatives and residents to explore and discuss area history, culture and transportation needs. On Tuesday, Oct.…
adminDorri PartainManaging Editor The Northeast Kansas City Historical Society’s (NEKCHS) Twelfth Annual Homes tour on Saturday, October 11 featured six homes built between 1891 and 1901 in the Independence Plaza…
adminBryan StalderContributor The Kansas City Mavericks will open their 2025-26 ECHL season with a home weekend series against the Rapid City Rush on October 17 and 18. The Mavericks first…
adminBryan StalderContributor “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi… you’re my only hope!” Some parents might feel the same way this fall as kids start buzzing with holiday excitement and bouncing off the…
adminBryan Stalder Contributor An outside jury has sentenced Joshua Rocha to death for the 2022 murder of North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez, a former member of the Independence Avenue…
adminBryan StalderContributor Ten years ago today, two Kansas City firefighters — Larry Leggio and John Mesh — made the ultimate sacrifice while battling a blaze in the 2600 block of…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association’s annual Orchard Fest took over Independence Plaza Park’s north side, offering a variety of activities, a pumpkin patch, and community resources on Saturday,…
adminFai BealCommunity Contributor Appearing at the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (2657 Independence Blvd.) on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Jackson County Legislators Venessa Huskey, Manuel “Manny” Abarca IV, and…
adminPhoto credit: Bryan Stalder Bryan StalderContributor Kansas City’s Northeast got a big boost of national attention this week, thanks to none other than retired NFL star Jason Kelce. The former…
adminwww.freepik.com Northeast News This October marks 40 years of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a milestone that highlights both remarkable medical progress and the work still left to do — especially…
Dorri PartainWork will begin next spring to regrade this community garden space and create 22 new raised garden beds thanks to nearly $6000 in PLANT Grant funding. Photo by Dorri Partain…
adminDorri Partain Managing Editor During a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Jackson County Courthouse (415 E. 12th St.), Chairman of the Jackson County Legislature DaRon McGee announced…
adminLaura BirdsongContributor The Deron Cherry Foundation- a nonprofit organization that supports Kansas City charities- welcomed supporters Saturday, Sept. 27, at its annual #KCCARES Celebrity Tailgate Party.This fundraising and auction event…
adminThe Lykins Crime and Safety Forum offered opportunities for community connections. Third District Councilperson Melissa Robinson, Fai Beal, Angie Hicks- Curtis and representatives with KCPD and KCFD. Photo by Dan…
adminHasna SalContributor Though separated by time and space, the Nativity installation at Independence Boulevard Christian Church and the Live in Light installation at Independence Plaza Park are forever connected by…
Dorri PartainIndian Mound resident Michael Adams votes for recommendations using sticker dots during the Sept. 25 Open House.Photo by Dorri Partain. Dorri PartainManaging Editor With every fire or act of neglect…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor The Northeast Kansas City Historical Society (NEKCHS) annual Fall Homes Tour will feature six homes and a church located in the Independence Plaza neighborhood during its Saturday,…
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