Northeast railroad bridge continues to stifle motorists
August 23rd, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The sight is all too common; a capsized semi-truck blocking traffic along Independence Avenue.
Northeast residents know the spot.
NE-based The Philistines bringing space-rock vibes to Colonnade
August 16th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Five of the six members of The Philistines have gathered for band practice at the Historic Northeast home of founding members Cody Wyoming and
‘Latinos and Baseball’ collecting initiative kickoff at Kansas City Museum is a hit
August 16th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – A new collecting initiative focusing on the importance of baseball in Latino communities was officially launched last weekend with a series of events at
KCMO moves on to next phase of $10 million dangerous buildings demolition program
August 16th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Northeast residents can expect to see some of the area’s dangerous buildings demolished over the next several months.
Earlier this summer, the city of Kansas
Rizzo, Burnett win primaries
August 9th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Unofficial August 2 election results show that John Rizzo and Ingrid Burnett have won hard-fought victories in their District 11 State Senate and District
KCMO completes purchase of blighted Royale Inn, makes plans for demolition
August 9th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The city’s purchase of the long-blighted Royale Inn (6th and Paseo) has finally been completed, and the structure is now slated for a swift demolition.
The
Back to School 2016: Soccer for Success program still seeking participants despite rapid growth
August 3rd, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News When Mattie Rhodes Center Soccer for Success program coordinator Amanda Mitchell joined the team last fall, fewer than 100 kids participated in the after-school soccer program.
Back to School 2016: Q&A with new KCPS Superintendent
August 3rd, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – New Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell may be new to the area, but he’s highly experienced in the field of education.
29-year-old KC man charged in severe beating of child
July 26th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri-A 29-year-old Kansas City man stands accused of Domestic Assault in the First Degree in the vicious beating of a five-year-old boy.
A $200,000 bond was requested
McCaskill visits KC Health Department, hosts roundtable discussion on opioid addiction
July 26th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The state of Missouri has become the #1 state in the Midwest for opiate prescriptions, according to U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill, but bipartisan legislation
CORO KC interns set community service project for July 23
July 19th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – A dozen interns sponsored by Park University will wrap up an eight-week public affairs program on Saturday, July 23, by holding a group community
Kansas City Council unanimously approves $7 million for 18th and Vine revitalization
July 19th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – After 49 days of discussion, an amended version of the 18th and Vine Historic District redevelopment plan earned unanimous approval from the KCMO City
Independence Avenue Overlay District approved by city council
July 19th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The proposed Independence Corridor Overlay district is now one step away from becoming a reality.
The community-backed, 3.5 mile overlay district earned the unanimous approval
Partially collapsed Columbus Park building crushes parked car, set for demolition
July 12th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – A Columbus Park structure at 523 Campbell has been targeted for demolition after parts of its front facade collapsed onto a parked vehicle on
18th & Vine vote delayed again, re-set for July 14
July 12th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Once again, a decision about a multi-million dollar redevelopment proposal for the 18th and Vine district will have to wait for another day –
Graffiti once again popping up throughout NE
July 6th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Northeast residents are growing tired of the ever-increasing bouts of graffiti in the area, and they aren’t alone.
Hubbard & Kurtz internship program is a boon for all
July 6th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Aside from its respected law practice, the Hubbard & Kurtz law firm is perhaps best known for the larger-than-life artistic rendering of an
Northeast bus route now goes to Westside
July 6th, 2016by Paul Thompson
Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The 30-Northeast bus route has had a long history of poor on-time performance, according to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, but the KCATA
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