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Julia WilliamsJulia WilliamsEditor-in-Chief Northeast’s infamous Independence Avenue may just be an actor playing a role in helping its commuters get from point A to point B. However, beyond its structured pavement…
Julia WilliamsOn this week’s Northeast Newscast, we bring the first component to a new feature: Between the Avenue. Combining written, audio and photographic elements, we delve into issues present beyond Independence…
adminDuring a press conference last week near 16th Terr. and Topping Ave., City Manager Brian Platt outlines the increased scope of two new city ordinances passed last week designed to cut down on illegal dumping. | Photo by Michael Bushnell
adminThe charred remains of a mobile home abandoned under the 23rd street viaduct just off I-435 is the city’s latest illegal dumping investigation and its a real doozie! According to…
adminFollowing attempts by neighbors to get the Kansas City Park and Recreation Department to address a homeless camp just inside Gate One of Cliff Drive, a comprehensive clean up strategy…
adminUnhoused people started a fire on Cliff Drive between gates one and two on Tuesday afternoon, sparking frustration among residents of Historic Northeast and recreational users of Kessler Park. A…
adminThis critically thinking News Dog thinks a change in paradigms is highly necessary in how the City deals with the ongoing and growing issue of homeless camps on public land.…
adminThe City Auditor’s Office has begun two new audits: one to review how the City is addressing illegal dumping and the second to examine the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department’s…
adminLykins neighborhood leadership is searching for illegal dumpers who left trash in a vacant lot owned by the Lykins Neighborhood Association. They sent a message to residents on Wednesday: Lykins…
adminAs a result of high wind events and recent thunderstorms, the City of Kansas City, Missouri Public Works Department is waiving fees and increasing hours for leaf and brush drop-off sites for KCMO residents. Beginning today through August 28, 2021,…
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