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adminDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter With the World Cup soccer tournament coming to Kansas City, PH Coffee (2200 Lexington Ave.) is hosting a tournament of its own in the Northeast- The…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq.Contributor After your business entity is formalized with the Missouri Secretary of State and you have your EIN and governing documents, there may be other state…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislation session at the state capitol on May 28, area representatives held a Town Hall on Tuesday, June 2, to discuss…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Central Bank of Kansas City is marking a major milestone this year, celebrating 75 years of service, investment and community impact. Since its inception, the bank has remained…
adminCollin CornelisonEditorial Intern The Kansas City Public Library’s (KCPL) annual summer reading program makes its return this June with a new theme: Read, Score, Roar! To celebrate, KCPL’s North-East branch,…
adminRachel MengEditorial Intern Though traditionally associated as a quiet workspace, the North-East Kansas City Public Library, located on 6000 Wilson Avenue, invites teens every Tuesday to connect and learn with…
adminRachel MengEditorial Intern Wick Thomas, a Northeast resident and the Missouri House Representative for District 19, took on a different role for this year’s KC Pride Parade as the Honorary…
adminSavannah JermanEditorial Intern “[Juneteenth]..is a time to honor the strength and perseverance of Black Americans who endured generations of oppression while continuing to build families, communities, institutions, and movements that…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor The final stanza of Robert Lewis Stevenson’s Requiem,”Home is the sailor home from the sea and the hunter home from the hill”, was once cast in bronze…
adminNortheast News On May 23, 2026, the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) was notified by the Independence Police Department (IPD) regarding a missing persons case that they were investigating from…
adminNortheast News On Thursday, June 4, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced several felony charges against a Kansas City man in connection to a shooting that left one dead and…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor From the Paseo to Woodland Avenue, a re-evisioned 18th Street corridor has reopened to traffic, offering better and safer access for visitors to Kansas City’s Historic Jazz…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor According to reports from the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department (KCPD), emergency personnel and the Accident Investigation Unit (AIS) responded to the intersection of St. John and N.…
adminThe Northeast News is happy to welcome three college interns to our staff for their summer semester. Our interns are funded through the Mellon Foundation and the Missouri Press Association.…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor As Kansas City’s Parks & Recreation opened pools and splashgrounds for the summer season on Saturday, May 23, one local pool remains closed and may not reopen…
adminBryan StalderContributor From high-stakes playoff hockey to stellar soccer and the return of summer baseball, our local teams are giving fans plenty of reasons to get out and cheer. The…
adminNortheast News Three Kansas City Firefighters were transported to local hospitals for injuries sustained while responding to a reported house fire in the 5200 block of Independence Ave. at 6:52…
Dorri PartainSite Plan: A 16,000-square-foot outdoor roller rink is under construction in Blues park, 2000 Prospect Ave. Courtesy of DRAW Architecture and Urban Planning, LLC. Dorri PartainManaging Editor Representatives from Kansas…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq.Contributor The decision to start a not for profit corporation is most often inspired by charitable purpose and public benefit. A nonprofit entity focuses on business…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center hosted its inaugural Heart of the Community Awards Gala on Wednesday, May 20, at the College Basketball Experience, 1401 Grand Boulevard. This event…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributorSponsored Content The Sugar Creek Slavic Fest will mark a major milestone in 2026 as the beloved community celebration returns for its 40th year. What began as a local…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor From toddler scribbles to full-blown multicolor masterpieces, Chalk Walk, a community art event returns for its 19th year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Get your appetites ready! The Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is inviting neighbors and visitors alike to explore the Historic Northeast one delicious stop at a time…
Dorri PartainBudd Park’s southeast playground has been reopened and is safe for play as of May 13. Dorri PartainManaging Editor For a short period of time, both playgrounds in Budd Park…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Over the past several weeks, the Independence Avenue Urban Street Ambassadors have been hard at work beautifying the Independence Avenue corridor with new landscaping installations, colorful flowers and…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Kansas City’s annual Manor Fest has returned for its eighth year this month, bringing dozens of local bands to venues across the metro — and one of the…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia MontoyaEducation Reporter Northeast charter school Ryogoku Soccer Academy, located at 606 Gladstone Blvd, officially has alumni. The school, which opened Fall 2021 with boys enrolled in grades 6-9th,…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor To represent the variety of tenants— and the issues they are facing— a recent KC Tenants rally started with chants in three languages: English, Spanish and Burmese.…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Following more than six years of free bus service for RideKC passengers, fare collection will resume on Sunday, June 1. Kansas City’s City Council voted to eliminate…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Changes are underway at the corner of Brooklyn Avenue and Minnie Street. Pendleton Heights (PH) neighbors and local organizations have officially kicked off a comprehensive remodel of the…
Bryan StalderBryan Stalder Contributor Memorial Day weekend has arrived — and if it feels early this year, you’re not alone. The holiday falls on Monday, May 25, marking the unofficial start of…
Bryan StalderBryan Stalder Contributor As the nation heads into Memorial Day weekend and Kansas City marks the broader approach to America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, we should take a moment to revisit…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Kansas City sports fans have plenty to cheer about as the spring sports calendar heats up across the metro. From the diamond to the ice, and straight to…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter Soccer enthusiasts will have plenty of events to look forward to as the 2026 World Cup arrives this summer and local organizations bring activities for local…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Favorite Disney stories are coming to life on stage at two Northeast elementary schools thanks to a partnership with Starlight Theatre and the Disney Musicals in Schools…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor The historical weight of teacher Cathey Dodd’s tenure at James Elementary School (5810 Scarritt Ave.) is staggering. James Elementary first opened its doors in 1910; by completing 43…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Over $1 million in federal funding has been appropriated to support community-based violence intervention programs through efforts by U.S. Representative Emanual Cleaver II with a Community Project…
Bryan StalderBryan Stalder Contributor For Nic’ Sarro, the Northeast isn’t just a service area; it is the neighborhood that shaped him. As the owner of Next Level Waste Group LLC, Sarro is…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq.Contributor One of the most frequent questions we get asked at SEED Law from growing companies is how to distinguish and document the relationships between independent…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor For 37 years, the Milestone Youth Center at 3417 E. 12th Street has served as a “beacon of safety” in Kansas City’s urban core. Founded in 1989 by…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Historic Northeast Media has been named a recipient of a Rooted Change Grant from the Community Capital Fund (CCF). This funding will support an ambitious three-part event series…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Many Northeast News readers have been concerned about an increase in reported ICE sightings in and around the Kansas City area, including Northeast neighborhoods. This morning, federal, state…
adminBryan StalderContributor A neighborhood art crawl celebrating local creativity will bring music, food and community together in Columbus Park Friday evening as proXimity returns for a night of art and…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Authorities have released the booking photos for Ashley Mack and Mia Shaw, the two sisters charged in connection with a violent shootout at a Northeast Kansas City smoke…
adminRyan Millan-PulleyEditorial Intern Parade of Hearts is in full swing once again, with dozens of heart-shaped sculptures appearing throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. According to its website, Parade of…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor The final extension of the downtown KC Streetcar will link stops from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) to Berkley Riverfront Park with a Grand Opening celebration…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Kansas City’s spring sports scene is in full swing, with several local teams giving fans plenty to follow as the weather warms. The Kansas City Current continue to…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor During a ceremony on Friday, May 1, representatives from numerous organizations came together to turn shovels of dirt for a $1 million construction project to bring new…
adminBryan StalderContributor Full Disclosure: Manny Abarca IV serves on the board of Historic Northeast Media, the parent organization of this publication.Jackson County Legislative Chair and Indian Mound resident Manny Abarca…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor A young child is dead after being struck by a delivery vehicle Monday evening in the Pendleton Heights neighborhood, according to the Kansas City Police Department. Officers were…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor The Pendleton Heights neighborhood recently marked a milestone week of growth and resilience, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Community Orchard alongside Earth Day and Arbor Day festivities.…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor As the Historic Northeast community prepares for a summer of growth and professional development, a new regional initiative is seeking direct input from the local business owners and…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor A series of violent incidents in Northeast last weekend left multiple people injured, one man dead in a homicide, and another killed in an officer-involved shooting, raising concerns…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor From a greenhouse filled with lush tropical plants and blooming flowers to fresh turkey eggs mixed into cookie dough, East High School agriculture students are enjoying the…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq.Contributor We are fortunate to live in a state that values entrepreneurship and providing aspiring and existing owners with resources and education. For business owners in…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Northeast area neighborhood associations are doing their part to help residents keep trash and bulky waste items from taking over curbs and alleyways by providing free opportunities…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor The rhythmic clack of rolling balls and the echo of measuring calls filled the courts at the American Sons of Columbus as the 2026 men’s bocce league wrapped…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Northeast is proud of our “International Marketplace.” We are a neighborhood of many languages, where a single block on Independence Avenue can take you from the highlands of…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Recent events have once again forced the nation to confront the chilling reality of political violence, reminding us that the safety of the President of the United States…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Since last summer, families headed to Budd Park’s southeast playground have been met with fencing and “Playground Closed” signage. The north playground, accessible from St. John Ave.…
adminThe Northeast News Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced on Tuesday, April 28, the office charged two people in connection with a shooting that injured one individual at a smoke…
adminDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter La fiesta anual de Cinco de Mayo patrocinada por Guadalupe Centers está de regreso y este año estará celebrando su edición centenario. Este evento gratuito,…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter Guadalupe Centers annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is back and this year will be celebrating its centennial edition. This free annual event hosted by Guadalupe Centers…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Across the Northeast, residents are reporting that metal plaques – located in parks and even attached to homes- are suddenly going missing as metal thieves strike under…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Northeast resident and clay artist Rebecca Koop invited friends, students and other guests to Back Door Pottery (3922 St. John Ave.) on Saturday, April 18, to celebrate…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor In recent months, a series of high-profile ordinances and development projects has left many Kansas City residents—particularly in the Historic Northeast—questioning whether their voices are being heard. From…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Kansas City’s proposal to build a new downtown stadium for the Kansas City Royals has officially moved forward, with City Council approving an ordinance on April 16 to…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor During a tree-planting session on Friday, April 10, volunteers planted a selection of native tree species to create pedestrian shade inside the historic Elmwood Cemetery (4900 E.…
adminRyan Millan-PulleyEditorial Intern Kanbe’s Markets is a local non-profit organization partnering with businesses to eliminate food insecurity in Kansas City by supplying neighborhoods with fresh, healthy and affordable produce. The…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter Azul Esperanza organizó su primer festival adaptado a las necesidades sensoriales, ‘Celebrando la Diversidad’, en el noreste, con el fin de ofrecer un evento seguro…
adminNortheast News Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced on Wednesday, April 15, charges against a Kansas City man in connection with a shooting that occurred outside a funeral earlier this…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor At 3509 Anderson Ave., the former Scarritt Elementary School still stands behind boarded windows and locked doors — a sturdy brick reminder of a different era in public…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Nearly 20 years after the screens went dark and doors were locked, Independence’s Englewood Theater (10917 E. Winner Rd.) has a nonprofit owner working to revitalize and…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor A panel discussion regarding finding solutions to reduce the number of fires occurring in Historic Northeast was held on Monday, April 6 at Don Bosco Community Center,…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council and Neighborhood Legal Services announced on Thursday, April 9, a final judgement against Millenia Management, owners of Olive Park Village, to secure and…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter Azul Esperanza (Blue Hope) hosted its first sensory friendly festival, Celebrating Diversity, in the Northeast to bring a safe and welcoming event for neurodivergent children during…
adminDr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq. As the season turns from winter to spring, we can hear more residential, commercial, and industrial construction. For construction contractors, this is a great time…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor During a session on Thursday, April 9, Kansas City Council approved a new initiative aimed at accelerating the construction of affordable housing by cutting through permitting delays and…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Just days after Kansas City voters overwhelmingly approved the renewal of the city’s earnings tax—a key funding source for basic services—city leaders unveiled a new proposal to bring…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor On Thursday, April 9, the Kansas City Council approved an ordinance restricting the sale of “single serving” alcoholic beverages in several targeted areas, including the Independence Avenue corridor.…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, it’s worth remembering that not all of America’s most important pioneers carried rifles or wagon maps. Some carried saxophones. Few…
adminVolunteers from the Heartland Tree Alliance Planting a Tree. Photo courtesy of Bridging the Gap’s Facebook page. Ryan Millan-PulleyEditorial Intern Bridging The Gap, a non-profit organization focused on delivering “environmental…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Families gathered at The Concourse (200 Benton Blvd.) on Easter Sunday (April 5) as hundreds of colorful plastic eggs filled with candy were tossed on the grass…
Dorri PartainIndian Mound volunteers included Kay Hopkins, Missy Jones, Jimmy Fitzner and Sarah Kaldenberg, who spoke with residents and collected trash along the 100 N. block of Lawn. Dorri PartainManaging Editor…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor A Kansas City nonprofit dedicated to celebrating Asian culture and building community connections has found a permanent home in Columbus Park. Hella Good Deeds recently announced it signed…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor For many in the Historic Northeast, the stone steps of a church are a familiar sight only a couple times a year. Whether it’s the glow of Christmas…
Daisy Garcia MontoyaDaisy Garcia MontoyaEducation Reporter Teachers and educators often struggle with high turnover rates, burnout, shortages and in Missouri, a lower wage, ranking 49th in teacher pay according to the Missouri…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor For the first time in 30 years, East High School students are preparing to take to the stage thanks to a grant funding the production of a…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor As Easter approaches on Sunday, April 5, many families across Northeast are preparing for Holy Week traditions — palm branches, Lenten fish fries, sunrise services and packed pews.…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Northeast News is launching a series highlighting the people who helped shape the nation—especially those with deep ties to Kansas…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Representatives from University Health, Missouri Department of Mental Health and Office of Administration joined House of Representatives District 19 Legislator Wick Thomas for a panel discussion at…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Members of New Beginning Apostolic Church (200 N. Bales Ave.) are working to ensure every family and neighbor is able to receive healthy food and personal care…
adminRyan Millan-PulleyEditorial Intern Dutch technology company Nebius Group is slated to build an AI Data Center in Independence, Missouri. Set to be built at 501 N Bly Road, this 2.5-million-square-foot…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor KC Current It was a busy weekend for the Kansas City Current. The team traveled to Evanston, Illinois, where they dropped a hard-fought 2-1 decision to Chicago Stars…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor A proposal to restrict the sale of small, single-serve liquor bottles—commonly known as “nips”—in parts of Kansas City is drawing sharp reactions from residents, business owners, and community…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor When news of Joe Pace’s passing reached the Historic Northeast, it didn’t just mark the end of an era for local car culture; it felt like a mainstay…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor With trucks and trailers loaded with brush and yard waste bags collected during spring yard work, residents ready to dispose of their leaves and branches have faced…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor Voters in Northeast will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 7, for a municipal election that, while limited in scope, carries significant implications for both city services…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor In every neighborhood, there are people who become part of the landscape—as constant and familiar as the landmarks themselves. In Northeast, that person was Kendall Kohr. Known affectionately…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor The world is remembering Chuck Norris today—a martial artist, actor, and cultural icon whose larger-than-life persona became the stuff of legend. But long before Hollywood and the Texas…
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