Likelihood of saving Thacher continues to diminish
By LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News May 15, 2013 Now that the Kansas City Public Schools’ Board of Education has approved reinstating middle schools, the possibility of saving the former Thacher…
By LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News May 15, 2013 Now that the Kansas City Public Schools’ Board of Education has approved reinstating middle schools, the possibility of saving the former Thacher…
Northeast News May 15, 2013 Do you need to purge your home of A.B.O.P.T.? A.B.O.P.T. stands for antifreeze, batteries, oil, paint and tires, and all are considered household hazardous waste.…
By LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News May 15, 2013 Thirteen years ago, the building at 1801 White Ave. was listed on the city’s dangerous buildings list. Its roof was caving in,…
Northeast News May 15, 2013 Christmas in October is now accepting applications for its 2013 program. Now in its 30th year, Christmas in October has rehabilitated more than 7,500 homes…
Northeast News May 15, 2013 Once again it’s time to think about nominations for Kansas City’s Good Neighbor Award. Each year, the city of Kansas City recognizes citizens who take…
By LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News May 8, 2013 It was a building in Pendleton Heights that inspired City Council member Scott Wagner to propose amending the city’s historic designation ordinance.…
By LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News May 1, 2013 Not wearing a seat belt in Kansas City could now cost you $50. In unanimous support, Kansas City City Council members adopted…
By LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News May 1, 2013 While Kansas City’s homicide rate has trended downward since the 1990s, firearm related homicides have remained steady. From 2002 to 2012, 76…
By LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News May 1, 2013 Approximately 200 James Elementary students participated in Walk to School Day, and school officials are hoping for a similar turnout for the…
By MICHAEL BUSHNELL Northeast News April 18, 2013 Burglars heavily damaged the building longtime Independence Avenue business Spalitto’s Pharmace early Thursday morning when they drove a stolen mini-van through a…