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adminBryan StalderContributorPhotos by Bryan Stalder The Kansas City Current open their 2026 season on Saturday,March 14, at 3:00 p.m., hosting the Utah Royals at CPKC Stadium — the world’s first…
adminThe Kansas City School Board (KCPS) is taking their monthly meetings “On the Road” and their next stop is Northeast High School (415 van Brunt Blvd.) on Wednesday March 18,…
adminBryan StalderContributor Three occupants were rescued from a burning apartment building last night (Tuesday, March 11) in the vacant Olive Park Village complex. A firefighter briefly issued a distress call…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor The Kansas City Public Library embraces creativity for all ages with free classes and activities. At the North-East Branch Library, a monthly Craft Circle invites local crafters…
Dorri PartainMissouri House of Representatives Wick Thomas (center) staff includes Edgar Palacios (left) in Kansas City and Hussein Amari (right) in Jefferson City. Dorri PartainManaging Editor Supporters, staff, and well-wishers gathered…
adminBryan StalderContributor Community members and city officials gathered at the Zhou B. Art Center, 1801 E 18th St, on Saturday, March 7, for the 2026 State of the Third District…
adminBryan StalderContributor A recent national roundup by Tasting Table (tastingtable.com,) a digital media company focused on food and drink, set out to name the best Mexican restaurant in every state.…
adminBryan StalderContributorPhotos by Larua Birdsong A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended in a dramatic rollover crash Wednesday morning, sending one person to the hospital and damaging a local…
adminBryan StalderContributor This Saturday, March 7, a new chapter begins in Columbus Park as Dear Donna opens its doors at 549 Gillis St. Longtime Kansas City diners may remember the…
adminBryan Stalder Contributor The man charged after explosive devices were discovered in a trash can outside the National World War I Museum and Memorial near Liberty Memorial has previously unreported ties…
adminNortheast News Staff A man now charged with leaving explosive devices near the Liberty Memorial was arrested Wednesday afternoon in a parking lot on Independence Boulevard — an arrest witnessed…
adminBryan StalderContributor PH Coffee Neighborhood Nights are a simple but powerful idea: create a regular, welcoming space where neighbors can show up, share what they care about, and connect around…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq. The first quarter of the year is a great time to get organized, make professional connections, and outline your company’s strategic plan and next steps.…
adminBryan StalderContributor As Kansas City experiences one of its warmest Februarys on record, residents in the Sheffield neighborhood turned the unusually pleasant weather into a weekend of meaningful community action.…
adminDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter Photos by Dorri Partain With only 100 days away from the World Cup soccer championship games, Northeast youth soccer organizations are preparing their programs for the world’s…
adminRyan Millan-PulleyEditorial Intern Between Jackson Avenue and Chouteau Trafficway lies Kansas City’s Indian Mound neighborhood, where residents are taking housing concerns into their own hands. The Indian Mound Housing Committee,…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Nearly one million dollars in federal grant funding has been awarded to Mattie Rhodes Centers (148 N. Topping Ave.) to implement the Department of Justice’s STOP School…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor The American Sons of Columbus and American Daughters of Columbus (2615 Independence Blvd.) combined forces to host their Second Annual Feast of St. Joseph table on Saturday,…
adminBryan StalderContributor The NEKC Chamber of Commerce is delighted to welcome its newest member, Boujee Baker KC, to the Northeast business community. Just in time for National Women’s Month, this…
adminBREAKING – Two people injured in drive-by shooting at New Beginning Apostolic Church, 200 N. Bales Ave. Ryan Millan-PulleyEditorial Intern Two people were shot in a drive-by shooting shortly before…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Parents and Frontier Charter School staff gathered for a question and answer session on Tuesday, Feb. 17, as two city council members provided information to clarify concerns…
adminBryan StalderContributor In the neighborhoods of the Northeast, from the historic streets of Scarritt Renaissance to the bustling corridors of Independence Avenue, a complex conversation is unfolding. For the first…
adminBryan StalderContributor Actor Idris Elba was born in London and is best known for his role as Stringer Bell in HBO’s groundbreaking series The Wire. Others recognize him as DCI…
adminChase Pray, Missouri News Network JEFFERSON CITY — Two proposed bills would permit Missouri vendors to round cash transactions to the nearest 5 cents. House Bill 2819 and Senate Bill…
adminRyan Millan- PulleyEditorial Intern Multiple Missouri House Representatives are pushing legislation that’d require schools to teach and grade cursive writing, with the goal of making students proficient at reading and…
adminBryan StalderContributor Long before it became a vacant lot, a public housing complex, or the proposed site of a state-run mental health facility, the land at Independence Avenue and The…
adminGary GoebelCertified Property Manager For many families, home ownership remains a cornerstone of the American Dream. Whether you are purchasing your first home or expanding an investment portfolio, understanding your…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor The scenic view atop Northeast’s historic Indian Mound will soon include a paved walking trail that will lead park visitors on an hourglass-shaped loop designed to create…
adminBryan Stalder Contributor Set your alarms and stock up on coffee. A spectacular celestial show is headed for our neighborhood skies in the early hours of Tuesday, March 3. A total…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor The celebration for Healing House KC’s new Family Enrichment Center (4600 St. John Avenue), spilled out into the street on Friday, Feb. 13 as wellwishers, staff and…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq. Not for profit corporations are entities created for public benefit and a purpose that is either charitable, educational, religious, or political. To best protect the…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Across the nation, nonprofit organization Cleaning for a Reason provides free home cleanings for those battling cancer and one local business owner has recently partnered with this…
adminBryan StalderContributor As spring approaches, many families in the Northeast will observe religious celebrations such as Lent, Ramadan, or Passover. For members of the Baha’i Faith, however, February and March…
adminBryan StalderContributor As the chill of winter gives way to the promise of spring, our Northeast community enters a season rich with spiritual observance, cultural celebration, and historical reflection. Across…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor The first public session seeking feedback to extend KC Streetcar services eastward was held on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Keystone CoLab (800 E. 18th St.). This feedback…
adminRyan Millan- PulleyEditorial Intern Last month, Northeast High School announced a brand new boxing program for students. This program provides students with a positive outlet for stress, and teaches them…
adminphoto submitted by Life Recovery Church Bryan StalderContributor What began in a living room with seven people—six local residents and one participant joined by Zoom—has grown into a recovery-centered church…
adminBryan StalderContributor The legacy of one of Kansas City’s most influential civil rights icons is coming to the forefront this month as the Kansas City Public Library prepares to host…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor From jingling bells to beating on drums, making rhythmic noise is the sound of music created during a new class offered for children on Saturdays mornings. Led…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaPara leer esta historia en español, haga clic en el menú que se encuentra en la esquina superior derecha de la ventana de su navegador. Daisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter Northeast’s…
adminGary GoebelCertified Property Manager For many residents, buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions they will ever make. But local real estate professionals say first-time and repeat…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Concerned residents and City government representatives came together on Thursday, January 29, to address questions amid the approval of City Council Ordinance #260061 passed on January 15,…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor To honor the Feast Day for St. John Bosco, the patron saint for magicians and school children, the Don Bosco Community Center (526 Campbell Ave.) hosted a…
adminBryan StalderContributor As the United States approaches a historic milestone — the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding — communities across the country are kicking off a yearlong series of…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq. As Valentine’s Day approaches, I am thinking about the SEED Law client couples we’ve worked with over the years. It’s been great to learn from…
adminBryan StalderContributor Kansas City has a robust lineup of events for Black History Month in February 2026. A major highlight this year is the celebration of the 100th anniversary of…
adminBryan StalderContributor Kansas City’s most spirited Fat Tuesday tradition is back, and the beads are ready to fly. The Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor The Pendleton Heights Community Garden may be blanketed with snow, but planning for the spring planting season is well underway, as neighbors and gardeners came together…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor The patron saint for magicians and school children will be honored during a celebration on Sunday, Feb.1, featuring a traditional Italian meal and performances by local magicians…
adminBryan StalderContributor As temperatures dip and winter weather settles into Kansas City, a few basic precautions can make the difference between a quiet cold snap and a costly or dangerous…
adminBryan StalderContributor Jackson County Legislature Chair Manny Abarca announced plans on Tuesday, January 27 to advance new legislation aimed at limiting the expansion of private detention facilities, positioning the county…
adminBryan StalderContributor Kansas City officials voted last week (Thursday , January 15) to relocate the site of a long-planned municipal detention center — a project approved by voters just nine…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor A multiple-block housing complex that is awaiting demolition and reconstruction has been the site for numerous arson fires as tenants were relocated and buildings have been vacated.…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Amid an afternoon of swirling snowflakes mixed with sawdust, crews with Alpha & Omega Complete Tree Care made the final cut that brought Frank the Liberty Tree…
adminBryan StalderContributor An incident at Independence Avenue and Monroe on Sunday, Jan. 4 has renewed a long-running and often contentious debate in Kansas City over food sharing, private property rights,…
adminBryan StalderContributor On the afternoon of Sunday, January 11, The Museum of Kansas City (3218 Gladstone Blvd) was filled with conversation, the soft rhythm of bamboo whisks, and the earthy…
adminInvestigation Shows No Direct Threat to Community Bryan StalderContributor On the morning of Tuesday, January 6, several parents dropping off students at Garfield Elementary School (436 Prospect Ave) grew alarmed…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) envisions a new educational facility and campus to expand learning opportunities on the site of the current Woodland Elementary site. Funding for…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Since the initial announcement last December that Frank — a 250-year-old burr oak known as “the Liberty Tree”— would need to be removed, an outpouring of memories…
adminFai BealContributor Hello neighbors. I am a Community Wellness Ambassador and I have been faithfully attending classes at the Kansas City Health Department, serving Kansas City, Missouri. I want to…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq. Relationships are the lifeline of a business. Relationships help you better understand your client and customers, financially sustain your business, and ensure that you can…
adminBryan StalderContributor Mattie Rhodes Center is expanding its community-based violence prevention efforts deeper into Historic Northeast Kansas City, announcing this month that its ParateXPaz program will now serve the Independence…
adminPara leer esta historia en español, haga clic en el menú que se encuentra en la esquina superior derecha de la ventana de su navegador. Bryan StalderContributor For decades, Venezuela…
adminGary GoebelCertified Property Manager With more than four decades in retail and office real estate, I’m offering practical advice to help tenants, landlords and everyday residents better understand real estate.…
adminDorri PartainManaging Editor As the new year unfolds, 2026 will bring celebrations, world-wide sporting events and the completion of several key projects around Kansas City. 250 USA Red, white and…
adminHoly Cross Parish (5106 St. John Ave.)Bryan StalderContributor While Christmas decorations may come down for some households after December 25, for many families in Northeast Kansas City, the season of…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor On a chilly December afternoon, a long-time friend and I sought a location where we could sit, chat quietly and relax after the rush of the holidays,…
adminBryan Stalder Contributor As Kansas City prepares to ring in 2026, police, elected officials and gun safety advocates are once again urging residents to celebrate without gunfire — a tradition that…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Following on the heels of a press conference on Nov. 26 at the site of the Olive Park Village apartment complex, the Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council (IPNC)…
adminBryan StalderContributor The former Askew School building at 2630 Topping Ave. could soon take on a new life as affordable senior housing following action by the Kansas City Public Schools…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 13, the North-East branch of the Kansas City Public Library will offer a variety of classes for English learners, from basic vocabulary and…
adminNortheast News Sunday, Dec. 21, just before 4:30 a.m. KCPD officers were dispatched to the intersection of Admiral Blvd. and The Paseo on a reported shooting. Officers responded to the…
adminBryan Stalder Contributor When most people think of semi-professional soccer, they picture seasoned adult players grinding out games in regional leagues. But at Ryogoku Soccer Academy, 606 Gladstone Blvd., the…
adminBryan StalderContributor Authorities say a violent series of events on the morning of Monday, Dec. 22 left one woman dead and another injured, leading to multiple felony charges against a…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq. In the excitement and hustle of running your own business, it can seem like a downer to consider life after your business or your own…
adminGary GoebelCertified Property Manager With more than four decades in retail and office real estate—spanning roles with Leo Eisenberg Retail Developers, Jones & Company at Corporate Woods, and long-term management…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Preservationists involved in the grassroots group, Save Smith Hall, attended the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) hearing on Friday, Dec. 19 at City Hall to support the application…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor On Saturday, Dec. 20, the 500 block of Prospect Avenue was the scene for holiday cheer. Pendleton Heights neighbor Joe Cedillo, along with friends, family and volunteers…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor A scale model on display at the Museum of Kansas City smells good enough to eat. From stately columns to “stained glass” windows, baker Michelle Tobiason has…
adminBryan StalderContributor The Hardee’s restaurant at 6323 Independence Ave. will serve its final customers on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, marking the end of an era for a longtime fixture in…
adminBryan StalderContributor A memo sent to Kansas City employees last 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…
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