Kansas City's Northeast Newscast

Join Michael Bushnell and KC Parks and Recreation Athletic Division Senior Recreation Director, Reggie Francois in a uplifting conversation about the Let's Play Program and the future of youth soccer and athletics in the Northeast Neighborhood. Uplifting the futures of youth soccer players and creating quality spaces for kids to play is key and central to Francois's new role. 

Join the Northeast Newscast in this weeks heartfelt conversation with publisher, Michael Bushnell, Executive Director of Relentless Pursuit Outreach and Recovery (RPOR), Stephanie Wiley, and RPOR Community Outreach Coordinator Monique Lichtman in a conversation about the importance of keeping children safe and their stories working with RPOR. 

Join the Northeast Newscast this week for a compelling conversation with some of Kansas City's finest law enforcement officials. In this episode, we sit down with Sgt. Phil DiMartino, Ofcr. Alayna Gonzalez, Maj. Martin Cobbinah, Capt. Jake Becchina, and Sgt. Mark Slater to delve into the pressing issue of addressing violent crime and the murder rate in Northeast Kansas City. Tune in as our gu...

Join us on the latest episode of Northeast Newscast as we embark on an exciting journey with Michael Bushnell and Director of Visitor Experience and Public Programs, Paul Gutierrez. They take us through the dynamic developments at the Kansas City Museum Soda Fountain, specifically focusing on the intriguing Elixir. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as we explore the happenings at the bar...

Welcome to "My Pain, My Power," a groundbreaking podcast collaboration by Northeast News and the Mattie Rhodes Center. This new series delves into the lives of troubled youth, sharing their stories to provide a unique perspective and an inside look at our community. Join us as we explore the challenges, resilience, and transformative power of personal narratives. In this thought-provokin...

Join host Michael Bushnell and our new spring 2024 community engagement intern, EllieAna Hale, in this special episode of the Northeast Newscast. Delve into the new and upcoming project, "Northeast Narratives," as our new intern endeavors to craft a mosaic of the community's history and legacy. Tune in for an engaging conversation that highlights the dedication of our intern and emp...

Join the Northeast Newscast with Publisher Michael Bushnell and local historian and broadcast Journalism Instructor at Grandview High School, Diane Euston, in a riveting conversation about historical preservations in KC and her journey of advocating for the preservation of historical locations  in various areas around our local area. 

Join Michael Bushnell and US Disc Golf Hall of Fame member Jack Lowe in a conversation about the happenings of disc golf in the Northeast Neighborhood in the week's episode of the Northeast Newscast. This conversation discusses the evergrowing expansion of the world of disc golf in the Northeast neighborhood and upcoming events that you do not want to miss! 

Join the Northeast Newscast in a fluid conversation with publisher Michael Bushnell, Executive Director Anna Marie Tutera and Deputy Director of Operations and Organization Chiluba Musonda as they discuss the vibrant year ahead of the celebration of culture and art. 

Welcome to "My Pain, My Power," a groundbreaking podcast collaboration by Northeast News and the Mattie Rhodes Center. This new series delves into the lives of troubled youth, sharing their stories to provide a unique perspective and an inside look at our community. Join us as we explore the challenges, resilience, and transformative power of personal narratives. In this thought-provokin...

En este episodio de Northeast Newscast, Daisy platica con nuestro invitado Ricardo Flores, voluntario con KC Tenants, también conocido cómo Inquilines KC. Ricardo comparte sobre la campaña de acceso al idioma que KC Tenants está cogobernado con la ciudad de Kansas City, Missouri, para crear un programa integral de acceso al idioma. Escuch las estrategias, la necesidad de un programa como este y co...

 Explore the intersection of community, art, and a vibrant new collaborative project With Michael Bushnell in this week's Northeast Newscast. Join Monarch Glass Principal Tyler Kimball, Consuelo Cruz from Belger Arts Center, and Kansas City Museum Director Anna Marie Tutera in a dynamic discussion. Tune in for a compelling dialogue on this new project, creativity, and community development, s...

Join publisher Michael Bushnell on the Northeast Newscast as he chats with artist Become More, a dedicated community activist and muralist. Discover the transformative power of community engagement, as Become More shares his inspiring journey, challenges, and successes. Uncover the strategies that drive positive change and be inspired to make an impact in your community.

Welcome to the Northeast Newscast! In this week's episode, we invite you to join us in a poignant conversation with special guests Community Resource Coordinator Monique Arellano, and Addiction Specialist Molly Manske from Mattie Rhodes Center. Together, we explore a unique and heartfelt initiative in the Northeast neighborhood—an ofrenda-style cemetery dedicated to honoring the lives of thos...

Join this week's Northeast's Newscast for a spirited and merry conversation about the highly anticipated event, presented by Jolt Lighting, the Kansas City Parks, and the Recreation Department – Winter Magic! Publisher Michael Bushnell speaks with Aaron O'Dell and Heidi Markle about the event kick-off happening on November 2nd and new things coming to the Winter Magic world. Listen...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell speaks with Anna Marie Tutera, Glenn North, Stacy Mayer, and Randy Bacon about the new photography exhibit coming to the Kansas City Museum on Nov. 3 entitled The Road Home: A Journey from Homeless to Housing created by artist and filmmaker Randy Bacon in collaboration with reStart Inc. to portray vulnerable and hone...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Managing Editor Abby Hoover interviews actress Charisse Taylor about "Killers of the Flower Moon," based on the true story of members of the Osage Native American tribe of Osage County, Oklahoma,  being murdered after oil is found on their land in the 1920's. They discuss Charisse's role in the film, her connection to Histo...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell interviews Northeast Kansas City Historical Society's Kent Dicus about the upcoming Historic Homes Tour. Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be the tour's 10th year, this year featuring the beautiful Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood. This year's tour will be feature five historic homes...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell catches up with Kansas City Museum Executive Director Anna Marie Tutera and Director of Inclusive Learning & Creative Impact Glenn North. They discuss the upcoming 8 Billion Ones exhibit with Randy Bacon, Day of the Dead events, an exhibit featuring past and present clients of ReStart, and other October events at...

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, Managing Editor Abby Hoover is joined by Estrella de Oro soccer club Coach Victor Daniel Muñiz. A lifelong resident of the Lykins neighborhood, Victor is now coaching the club his dad started in 2002. They discuss his family’s history in the neighborhood, how the community has changed over time, the need for youth mentorship, and their recent fundr...

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast we’re joined by Charles Lindsay, Community Outreach Center Manager at Healing House, to discuss Recovery Month. Charles shares Healing House’s mission, details on the organization’s substance use disorder counseling, and community outreach efforts. Marketing Coordinator Garrison Galley shares info about the organization’s biggest event of the year,...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell is joined by King Henry VIII and Levina Bookbinder of Canterbury, home to Kansas City's Renaissance Festival. They discuss the festival's living history program, themed weekends, jousting and other entertainment, artisans selling their wares, and much more. This year's Renaissance Festival runs weekend...

En este episodio de Northeast Newscast, tenemos a Christy Moreno de RevEd donde nos cuenta de Padres Empoderados, la conferencia anual creada por Revolución Educativa. Christy nos cuenta sobre el propósito de la conferencia, que esperar y que herramientas los padres se llevarán a casa al final del evento. Para mas información por favor visite https://www.facebook.com/events/259244450154 .

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we’re joined by Aaron Deacon, Managing Director of KC Digital Drive. They’re spreading the word about the Affordable Connectivity Program, which gives eligible households a discount on internet access (see if you qualify at getacptoday.org ). This is just one of KC Digital Drive’s many programs to make Kansas City a digital leader and to improve th...

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, the newsroom staff shares updates on current stories, changes to our team, our thoughts on Northeast, and how our readers and listeners can support us. Stay up to date with the Northeast News at northeastnews.net, email us at northeastnewskc@gmail.com, or call us at (816) 241-0765.