KCRiverFest to light up the skies July 4
Northeast News July 4, 2012 For a Fourth of July event that won’t break the budget, look no further than the KCRiverFest. Since 2005, KCRiverFest has been recognized as Kansas…
Walking the U.S. for a DREAM
Supporters of the Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors (DREAM) Act came to Kansas City July 23. Campaign for an American DREAM (CAD) members are walking across the United…
Kansas City launches new community notification service
Northeast News June 27, 2012 “Nixie,” a community notification service, was introduced to Kansas City residents Monday, June 18. Nixie is a no cost notification service that informs residents of…
Mattie Rhodes uses youth summit to reach out to local community
By KELSEY AINSWORTH Northeast News June 27, 2012 Thanks to an $8,000 grant, the Mattie Rhodes center held a youth summit in early June to educate youth about crime and…
Neighborhood Celebration
June 27, 2012 The Salvation Army hosted a Neighborhood Celebration Saturday, June 23, for Northeast residents. Held at 9th and Bellefontaine, the event included a variety of activities for families,…
City to show off new soccer complex at 9th and Van Brunt
By LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News June 27, 2012 Stick a soccer goal in it. It’s done. For more than a year, the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department has worked…
Rushing teaches clients to dance in the rain
By LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News June 27, 2012 Janette Rushing doesn’t want to mope in the rain. She believes in dancing. “This is one of my favorite sayings that I…
Weekend lane closures will delay area residents
Northeast News June 22, 2012 Residents may want to rethink their travel routes this weekend. Once again, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will reduce I-29/35 to one lane in…
Council votes to vacate Highland Avenue to KCUMB
By MICHAEL BUSHNELL Northeast News June 20, 2012 The Kansas City, Missouri City Council unanimously voted June 14 to approve Ordinance No. 120480, which vacates Highland Avenue between Independence Boulevard…