On Tuesday, March 12, near Independence Avenue and Cypress, two of the
Independence Avenue Community Improvement District’s Avenue Ambassadors
were approached by a woman who was clearly in distress after being accosted
by a man who attempted to lure her into his private vehicle. The woman resisted
and the suspect threw a glass bottle at the woman, missing her head by inches.
Avenue Ambassadors Adrian (left) and Butch approached the woman and
attempted to communicate with her as she spoke almost no English. Butch and
Adrian was able to accompany the woman to KC Care Health Clinic where a
staffer there who spoke Spanish was able to communicate with the woman and
offer a safe space to wait until the woman’s husband arrived to take her home.
Kudos to Adrian, Butch, and the team at KC Care Health Clinic for their swift
actions in averting what could have been a tragic ending for one person.
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.
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