Tue. Jul 15th, 2025
Trending News: Kansas City Parks and Recreation Completes 9th and Van Brunt Athletic Complex RenovationFighting Summer Hunger: Kansas City Public Schools and Local Partners Feed CommunityYouth Music Program Reflects on 13 Years in the Historic NortheastCommunity CalendarCoast to Coast Bike Demonstration Brings New Mexico Native Through Kansas CityFireworks Ordinance Fizzles Without Enforcement — OpinionEscalated Domestic Argument Results in Homicide, Saturday Morning368: Women Speak — Gender Equity Task Force Chair Stresses Importance of Equity vs. EqualityHardee’s Restaurant General Manager Shares Independence Avenue Location UpdatesCommunity CalendarNortheast Teens Assist with New Library Mural, June 282025 Commercial Property Tax Assessment Results Leave Drastic Impact on Jackson CountyBeyond Tires and Trash, Sheffield Neighborhood Works to Beautify Underneath BridgeMan in Critical Condition Following Shooting Early Monday MorningCommunity CalendarEssig Family McDonald’s Shares July Promotions at its Independence Avenue LocationRockhurst High School Celebra a los Becados Hurtado de  2025Museum of Kansas City Gears Up to Host First-Ever Garden Party with StoneLion Puppet TheaterCity Partners with Northeast Organizations to Fight Summer Heat SurgeFormer Federal Complex Transformation to Commence in July to Include Public MarketKCPD Vehicle Pursuit Concludes at Independence Avenue Auto ShopSunday Evening Disturbance Leads to HomicidePedestrian in Stable Condition Following Critical Injury Collision, Thursday Evening367: Women Speak —  IPNC Member Discusses Activist Background, Journey Founding LIA InspirationIndependence Avenue Restaurants Participate in Biannual, NEKC Chamber Taste and TourRockhurst High School Celebrates 2025 Hurtado ScholarsVehicle-Involved Collision Results in Pedestrian Fatality, Wednesday AfternoonCommunity CalendarFrom Hollywood to KC: History of Black Cowboys Display at Watkins MuseumMedical Students Across the Country Earn Spot in Northeast Institution’s Annual Boot CampCommunity CalendarLetter to the Editor: Jackson County Legislature Chairman Shares Feedback on County’s 2025 BudgetIndependence Avenue Businesses Offer Locations for NEKC Chamber’s June Taste & TourUn Autor Guadalajareño Brinda Experiencia y Educación a las Familias Inmigrantes del NoresteColor Our World: Kansas City Public Library Launches a Summer of Stories, Connection, CommunityRepairs Near Completion on Over 120-Year Home Following Summer 2024 Storm Damage31 Traffic Fatality of 2025 Result of Motorcycle Crash, Monday EveningJackson County Prosecutor Charges Man From March Convenience Store HomicideBicycle-Involved Collision Results in Kansas City’s 29 Traffic Fatality of 2025Vehicle Collides with 9th Street Building, Affects Local PlumberFootball, Baseball and Soccer Franchises Recall Kansas City Municipal StadiumRemember This? Baseball Cards366: Women Speak — Superintendent Reflects on History with KCPS, Emphasizes Music Education BackgroundJackson County Legislator and Son Reported Safe. Manny Abarca Faces Charges in 2 CountiesImprove I-70 KC Traffic Alert: Benton Boulevard to CLOSE for Construction, June 6The NEKC Chamber Invites You to The Biannual International Taste and Tour, June 6Auto Repair Business Owner Retires, Celebrates 38 Years in OperationKansas City University Students Crochet for Community ComfortGuadalajaran Author Brings Experience, Education to Northeast Immigrant FamiliesCommunity CalendarAsian Heritage Month Goes Out in Hues with Annual Culture FestivalMay 31 “Pink Day” Proclamation Recognizes NEKC Chamber President’s BirthdayCommunity CalendarSomali Family Keep Northeast Residents in Multicultural Home DecorPearce Construction Company Makes Progress on Sheffield Recovery Program’s Third Residential FacilityIndependence Avenue Security Provider Presents Shoplifting Deterrence ProgramDistillery Boosts Kansas City Whiskey Recognition with Placement on New York Landmark’s MenuPendleton Heights Neighbors Raise Concerns with Unlawful Activity at Lookout Point365: Women Speak — Native Texas Pastor Works to Build, Intersect Northeast CommunitiesSomali Family Provides Islam-Friendly Products to Northeast CommunityCommunity CalendarAll is Calm (?) After Benton Boulevard Intersection Repavement — OP-EDCommunity Clothing Swap Draws Neighborhood Engagement, Encourages Sustainable FashionNew Owner, Fresh Look, Classic Menu for Iconic Harold’s Drive-InSubstance Rehabilitation Program Honors Collin Carter with New Recovery Home Early Childhood Program Celebrates 60 Years, Braces for Uncertain Future in Select Locations Community CalendarMario Vasquez is Kansas City’s New City Manager: Here are Three Key Issues that He Will Confront in the First 100 DaysLawmakers Negotiating Missouri Budget Add $300M to Public Schools SpendingThe Elephant in the Room: How Gentrification is Impacting the Historic Northeast — OP-EDFinancial Institution Enters its 5th Decade on Independence Avenue, Serving Kansas City CommunityCampaign Launches to Increase Pedestrian, Cyclist SafetyA Closing Crescendo: Choral State Contest Judges Award Northeast High School Senior with Exemplary FinishNeighborhood Program Expands Mural Footprint in Kessler ParkResidential Interaction Results in Blue Valley Homicide, Monday Afternoon — UPDATE364: Women Speak — “The Farm” Superintendent Narrates Former Jackson County Detention Facility OperationsCentral African Native Brings Regional Cuisine to Independence AvenueCommunity CalendarKansas City Community Improvement Districts Participate in Trolley TourAnnual Northeast Arts KC Chalk Walk Event Set for SaturdayGladstone Boulevard Landmark Goes Out in Silver, Hosts 10th and Final Kentucky Derby PartyHive Installation Event Ensures Orchard ProductivityAffordable Housing Development Organizations Break Ground on First Collaborative, Northeast Land Trust HomeCommunity CalendarSomali Entrepreneur Finds Success at Independence Avenue Market with Motto: PositivityAzul Esperanza Brings “Art Without Borders” Workshop and Gallery for Neurodivergent Children Documentary Underway to Showcase “Little Italy” History, Evolution to Present-Day Columbus ParkHealing House KC Unveils Racing to Recovery PartnershipDisability Assistance Nonprofit Hosts 9th Annual “Planting Independence” Weekend Across Kansas City MetroUpcoming Developments Near Berkley Riverfront Park Leave Northeast Neighbors with ConcernsKCFD Requests Dangerous Buildings for Vacant Structure Fire, Tuesday EveningJackson County Judge Sentences Convicted man to Life Without Parole from 2021 HomicideParking Lot Altercation Involving Gunfire Leads to Homicide, Monday Evening363: Women Speak — Indian Mound Resident Shares Career as Northeast Community ActivistKansas City Metro Grocery Store Prepares to Celebrate Northeast Location AnniversaryKansas City Man Faces Conviction From 2023 Northeast HomicideCommunity CalendarMoDOT Event Highlights Work Zone Awareness WeekWeekend Weather Affects Easter EventsEconomic Development Organization Proposes Short-Term Solution for City Ordinance Violations at NEKC Chamber Luncheon
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Tue. Jul 15th, 2025
Trending News: Kansas City Parks and Recreation Completes 9th and Van Brunt Athletic Complex RenovationFighting Summer Hunger: Kansas City Public Schools and Local Partners Feed CommunityYouth Music Program Reflects on 13 Years in the Historic NortheastCommunity CalendarCoast to Coast Bike Demonstration Brings New Mexico Native Through Kansas CityFireworks Ordinance Fizzles Without Enforcement — OpinionEscalated Domestic Argument Results in Homicide, Saturday Morning368: Women Speak — Gender Equity Task Force Chair Stresses Importance of Equity vs. EqualityHardee’s Restaurant General Manager Shares Independence Avenue Location UpdatesCommunity CalendarNortheast Teens Assist with New Library Mural, June 282025 Commercial Property Tax Assessment Results Leave Drastic Impact on Jackson CountyBeyond Tires and Trash, Sheffield Neighborhood Works to Beautify Underneath BridgeMan in Critical Condition Following Shooting Early Monday MorningCommunity CalendarEssig Family McDonald’s Shares July Promotions at its Independence Avenue LocationRockhurst High School Celebra a los Becados Hurtado de  2025Museum of Kansas City Gears Up to Host First-Ever Garden Party with StoneLion Puppet TheaterCity Partners with Northeast Organizations to Fight Summer Heat SurgeFormer Federal Complex Transformation to Commence in July to Include Public MarketKCPD Vehicle Pursuit Concludes at Independence Avenue Auto ShopSunday Evening Disturbance Leads to HomicidePedestrian in Stable Condition Following Critical Injury Collision, Thursday Evening367: Women Speak —  IPNC Member Discusses Activist Background, Journey Founding LIA InspirationIndependence Avenue Restaurants Participate in Biannual, NEKC Chamber Taste and TourRockhurst High School Celebrates 2025 Hurtado ScholarsVehicle-Involved Collision Results in Pedestrian Fatality, Wednesday AfternoonCommunity CalendarFrom Hollywood to KC: History of Black Cowboys Display at Watkins MuseumMedical Students Across the Country Earn Spot in Northeast Institution’s Annual Boot CampCommunity CalendarLetter to the Editor: Jackson County Legislature Chairman Shares Feedback on County’s 2025 BudgetIndependence Avenue Businesses Offer Locations for NEKC Chamber’s June Taste & TourUn Autor Guadalajareño Brinda Experiencia y Educación a las Familias Inmigrantes del NoresteColor Our World: Kansas City Public Library Launches a Summer of Stories, Connection, CommunityRepairs Near Completion on Over 120-Year Home Following Summer 2024 Storm Damage31 Traffic Fatality of 2025 Result of Motorcycle Crash, Monday EveningJackson County Prosecutor Charges Man From March Convenience Store HomicideBicycle-Involved Collision Results in Kansas City’s 29 Traffic Fatality of 2025Vehicle Collides with 9th Street Building, Affects Local PlumberFootball, Baseball and Soccer Franchises Recall Kansas City Municipal StadiumRemember This? Baseball Cards366: Women Speak — Superintendent Reflects on History with KCPS, Emphasizes Music Education BackgroundJackson County Legislator and Son Reported Safe. Manny Abarca Faces Charges in 2 CountiesImprove I-70 KC Traffic Alert: Benton Boulevard to CLOSE for Construction, June 6The NEKC Chamber Invites You to The Biannual International Taste and Tour, June 6Auto Repair Business Owner Retires, Celebrates 38 Years in OperationKansas City University Students Crochet for Community ComfortGuadalajaran Author Brings Experience, Education to Northeast Immigrant FamiliesCommunity CalendarAsian Heritage Month Goes Out in Hues with Annual Culture FestivalMay 31 “Pink Day” Proclamation Recognizes NEKC Chamber President’s BirthdayCommunity CalendarSomali Family Keep Northeast Residents in Multicultural Home DecorPearce Construction Company Makes Progress on Sheffield Recovery Program’s Third Residential FacilityIndependence Avenue Security Provider Presents Shoplifting Deterrence ProgramDistillery Boosts Kansas City Whiskey Recognition with Placement on New York Landmark’s MenuPendleton Heights Neighbors Raise Concerns with Unlawful Activity at Lookout Point365: Women Speak — Native Texas Pastor Works to Build, Intersect Northeast CommunitiesSomali Family Provides Islam-Friendly Products to Northeast CommunityCommunity CalendarAll is Calm (?) After Benton Boulevard Intersection Repavement — OP-EDCommunity Clothing Swap Draws Neighborhood Engagement, Encourages Sustainable FashionNew Owner, Fresh Look, Classic Menu for Iconic Harold’s Drive-InSubstance Rehabilitation Program Honors Collin Carter with New Recovery Home Early Childhood Program Celebrates 60 Years, Braces for Uncertain Future in Select Locations Community CalendarMario Vasquez is Kansas City’s New City Manager: Here are Three Key Issues that He Will Confront in the First 100 DaysLawmakers Negotiating Missouri Budget Add $300M to Public Schools SpendingThe Elephant in the Room: How Gentrification is Impacting the Historic Northeast — OP-EDFinancial Institution Enters its 5th Decade on Independence Avenue, Serving Kansas City CommunityCampaign Launches to Increase Pedestrian, Cyclist SafetyA Closing Crescendo: Choral State Contest Judges Award Northeast High School Senior with Exemplary FinishNeighborhood Program Expands Mural Footprint in Kessler ParkResidential Interaction Results in Blue Valley Homicide, Monday Afternoon — UPDATE364: Women Speak — “The Farm” Superintendent Narrates Former Jackson County Detention Facility OperationsCentral African Native Brings Regional Cuisine to Independence AvenueCommunity CalendarKansas City Community Improvement Districts Participate in Trolley TourAnnual Northeast Arts KC Chalk Walk Event Set for SaturdayGladstone Boulevard Landmark Goes Out in Silver, Hosts 10th and Final Kentucky Derby PartyHive Installation Event Ensures Orchard ProductivityAffordable Housing Development Organizations Break Ground on First Collaborative, Northeast Land Trust HomeCommunity CalendarSomali Entrepreneur Finds Success at Independence Avenue Market with Motto: PositivityAzul Esperanza Brings “Art Without Borders” Workshop and Gallery for Neurodivergent Children Documentary Underway to Showcase “Little Italy” History, Evolution to Present-Day Columbus ParkHealing House KC Unveils Racing to Recovery PartnershipDisability Assistance Nonprofit Hosts 9th Annual “Planting Independence” Weekend Across Kansas City MetroUpcoming Developments Near Berkley Riverfront Park Leave Northeast Neighbors with ConcernsKCFD Requests Dangerous Buildings for Vacant Structure Fire, Tuesday EveningJackson County Judge Sentences Convicted man to Life Without Parole from 2021 HomicideParking Lot Altercation Involving Gunfire Leads to Homicide, Monday Evening363: Women Speak — Indian Mound Resident Shares Career as Northeast Community ActivistKansas City Metro Grocery Store Prepares to Celebrate Northeast Location AnniversaryKansas City Man Faces Conviction From 2023 Northeast HomicideCommunity CalendarMoDOT Event Highlights Work Zone Awareness WeekWeekend Weather Affects Easter EventsEconomic Development Organization Proposes Short-Term Solution for City Ordinance Violations at NEKC Chamber Luncheon
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  • January 31, 2018
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We’re violence free. Hooray!

If you wasted 10 minutes of your valuable time on the most recent Violence Free KC survey, congratulations – that’s 10 minutes of your life you won’t get back. Not…

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  • January 24, 2018
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Keepin it real in the 64124

There was quite a bit of hubbub last year about a hack piece by the web site URBO that labeled the intersection of Independence Avenue and Prospect as one of the top…

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  • January 17, 2018
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A Governor’s Timeline

The news has been hot lately in regard to the admission of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens affair, allegedly with a former hairdresser in St. Louis. While a denial is a…

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  • January 10, 2018
  • 4 minutes Read
Political Circuses 101

Following the local political scene these days requires not only patience but also a good sense of humor because in three counties in the metro there seems to be a…

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  • January 3, 2018
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149

As the first days of 2018 dawn, Kansas City grapples with a 2017 homicide rate that came dangerously close to breaking the 1993 record of 153. During the past 12…

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  • December 27, 2017
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A year of Change

As 2017 draws to a close, this critically thinking News-dog would like to take a moment to pause and reflect on the events of the past year and lay the…

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  • December 20, 2017
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Public Trust

Let’s just get one thing straight right out of the gate: this News-pooch doesn’t think there’s a bigger cheerleader for the city of Kansas City than Mayor Sly James. He…

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  • December 13, 2017
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Frontrunner?

The Star’s Steve Kraske last week penned a piece that ranked the candidates for the upcoming Mayoral election in tiers, ranking Councilwoman Justus out of the clear blue sky as…

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  • December 6, 2017
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The Public Trough

$42 million in taxpayer money. That’s the city’s ante in the newly revived downtown convention hotel project, being pushed by developer Mike Burke at the behest of Mayor Sly James…

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  • November 29, 2017
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Trashed

This clean thinking Newsdog is incensed with the state of trash removal in this Cowtown after witnessing an event last week at Independence and Montgall, where trash fell from a…

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