Book Of The Week: “Lift” by Mihn Lê and Illustrated by Dan Santat
This Book of the Week was selected by Samantha Edwards, Youth and Family Engagement Librarian for the North-East Branch of the Kansas City Public Library. Samantha chose “Lift” by Mihn…
KCUR reporter dead at 24
Abby Hoover Managing Editor A young radio journalist for KCUR-FM, the National Public Radio affiliate in Kansas City, Mo., died April 25 after suffering a gunshot wound in her apartment.…
Community Calendar
May 7: Mural Day is Friday, May 7! Take a tour of Historic Northeast’s many colorful murals using the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s recently updated Mural Map, found…
Health director announces plans to retire
This afternoon Kansas City Health Department Director Dr. Rex Archer announced his plans to retire effective August 4, surrounded by colleagues from his department and the City. “So, I want…
KC Parks turns on Kansas City’s iconic fountains
The City of Kansas City, Mo., is celebrating the official start of the 2021 fountain season in the City of Fountains. Fountain Day, is a Spring ritual and holiday unique…
Double homicide suspect killed by KCPD
Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Troop A is investigating a shooting involving a Kansas City Police (KCPD) officer. Shortly after 6 p.m. on the evening of May 1, KCPD officers…
182: Municipal Court Re-Entry Program
On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, in honor of April being Second Chance Month, and last week, April 26 through April 30 recognized as Re-Entry Week, we are…
Police investigate double homicide near 8th and Olive
Two teenagers are dead following a double homicide Friday night. Around 11:30 p.m., Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officers were dispatched on a sound of shots call to the area…
Double Homicide 8th & Olive
Friday evening at around 11:30 pm, Kansas City Missouri police officers were dispatched to the area of 8th and Olive on a sound of shots call. Upon arrival officers located…