Kansas City's Northeast Newscast

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell is joined in the studio by members of the Kansas City Museum’s Kansas City Airport Sacred Lands History Committee. Over the past few years, Lucille Douglass, Oralee Watkins-McKinzy, Dr. Gene Chavez and Anna Marie Tutera have been hard at work, documenting the history of the enslaved families who were buried on the la...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Pembroke Hill School Senior Erin William interviews Publisher Michael Bushnell for her Senior Capstone Project. Erin is a current intern with One Kansas City Radio station's podcast “I’ll Tell You When You're Older." Its first season captures the beauty and complexity of the culture in the Northeast, and her work with the podcas...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're joined by Major Martin Cobbinah, the new Division Commander of the Kansas City Police Department's East Patrol. We discuss his long tenure with the department, the importance of civilian staff to daily operations, and his goals for Kansas City's East Side.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're joined by Christina at Hoxie Collective for details on the final Kessler Park Plan Open House. We discuss the feedback from the community that they have received over the months of planning, opportunities for engagement and volunteering, and plans we can expect to see at the final Open House on Saturday.  Join us at the Northeast Ka...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're joined by Jerusalem Farm's Project Director Jordan Schiele and AmeriCorps Vista Adam Rossi. We discuss the upcoming Northeast Sustainability Town Hall and the organization's work toward creating a Community Land Trust.  The Northeast Sustainability Town Hall on February 11 at 2 p.m. at 606 Gladstone Blvd. will inform neigh...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're joined by Kate Barsotti, the president of the Columbus Park Neighborhood Council, and Erin Royals, a tenant and urban planner. We discuss the six-acre Housing Authority of Kansas City property that currently has a Request for Proposals out, the neighborhood's fight against Type 2 Short-Term Rentals, and how nearby stadium build...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newcast, Publisher Michael Bushnell is joined by recently promoted Kansas City, Mo., Police Chief Stacey Graves. A 25-year veteran of the department, she was previously the acting Deputy Chief of the Patrol Bureau. They discuss community policing, the homicide rate, recruitment and retention of officers, local control and more. 

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast we're joined by Anita Dixon, Executive Director of Executive Director at UNESCO Creative City of Music - KC. Dixon was instrumental in Kansas City's recognition as the only Creative City of Music in the United States, and is working to leverage that title into tourism, cultural events and sharing the rich history of Kansas City as the...

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, the Northeast News staff recaps 2022 in our historic neighborhoods, discusses all of our goals for 2023 and shares some big news. Thanks for joining us and listening to the Northeast Newscast in 2022!

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we’re joined by recently re-elected Missouri Representative Michael Johnson, a Democrat who represents District 23 and resident of Northeast Kansas City. We discuss his priorities for the next term, greatest successes and lessons learned in office, redistricting and more.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast we're joined by Rosilyn Temple, founder of Kansas City's Mother's in Charge, an organization that seeks to reduce violent crime through prevention, education and intervention, and to guide and support the families of victims of homicide. Temple has been responding to homicide scenes for nearly a decade, helping families to commun...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're joined by Jackson County's First District Legislator Scott Burnett, who shares the highlights of his 24 years serving the county, discusses what's next for him, and his best advice for incoming legislators.  

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast we're at Latinx Education Collaborative, an education nonprofit focused on increasing Latinx representation in K-12 classrooms. Deputy Director Susana Elizarraraz shares her experience growing up in Northeast, teaching at Gladstone Elementary, and deciding to take on a larger role to advocate for and better her community. We discuss Latinx...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're joined by Director of Inclusive Learning and Creative Impact Glenn North and Executive Director Anna Marie Tutera of the Kansas City Museum. We discuss the development of education programs and curriculum, planning interactive exhibits, using art to teach history, Kansas City's designation as a UNESCO Creative City, and upcomin...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're joined by KC Tenants Power  Political Director and KC Tenants Organizing Director Wilson Vance. We discuss Kansas City voters passing Question 2, authorizing a $50 million bond for affordable housing, upcoming listening sessions to create a 2023 People's Platform (take their latest survey at bit.ly/KCTPsurvey ) , evictions duri...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're sitting down with Art as Mentorship's founder Enrique Chi and Operations Director Peter Beatty. Art as Mentorship is a Northeast Kansas City-based non-profit organization that takes an innovative approach to fully grasp young students’ full potential through music programs. They envision an inclusive community where under-repre...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're joined by Lisa Peña and Jenny Hines of Urban Hikes KC, a walking tour company helping you explore around downtown Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kan. The guides have 13 tours, some of them seasonal, and recently added a Hilly Historic Northeast tour and even a bike tour! Tours cover a variety of topics, including history, cultur...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, sponsored by the Kansas City Museum, we're joined by Dr. Jacob Wagner, who teaches Urban Planning and Design at UMKC. He is the faculty founder of the UMKC Center for Neighborhoods - a research and outreach unit dedicated to building the capacity of neighborhood leaders and advocates in Western Missouri. In this episode Wagner discusses K...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're joined by Jolt Lighting and KC Parks and Rec to discuss the upcoming Winter Magic light display on Cliff Drive.  The drive is approximately one mile long and completely adorned with game-changing holiday light displays. They chat about the display, extra fun activities, logistics, and even a sneak preview night for the neighborhood!...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're joined by Neighborhood Services Department Director Forest Decker. We discuss upcoming programs to help neighborhoods accomplish their goals and the recently awarded Rebuild KC Grants. Northeast nonprofits, like Mattie Rhodes Center and Jerusalem Farms, and neighborhood organizations like Lykins, were among the 211 recipients. For m...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast we're getting a sneak preview at the Northeast Kansas City Historical Society's Ninth Annual Fall Homes tour. This year, they're focusing on Gladstone and Benton Boulevards in the Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood. The six houses, apartment complex and church show off a variety of the neighborhood's historic architecture. Pu...

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we’re at Eleos Coffee with Refuge KC founder Rich Casebolt. Refuge KC is a Christian ministry that welcomes New Americans to Northeast with Gospel-focused ministry. The organization, founded in 2016, also fills in the gaps where refugee placement organizations fall short. For more information, visit refugekc.org .

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're talking to the staff of the Kansas City Museum, who are tasked with managing the Home of the Whole Story. Within that role, they are conscious to hire a thoughtful and diverse staff who hold each other accountable, challenge norms within the museum industry, and focus on making all visitors feel welcome. Listen to learn more about h...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're at the historic Elmwood Cemetery with Northeast resident Brad Finch. He's starting a business to clean up overgrown and deteriorating headstones, restoring dignity and improving the appearance of the grounds he often walks. He is focused on respectful, preservation minded low-impact cleaning using only National Cemetery Associa...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival talking to Bob the Incredible Juggler and Chris Cole. They're in Canterbury every weekend through October 16 for the festival's 45th year. We discuss how they became performers, the diverse and interesting cast of characters that make their way to Kansas City each year, and what thei...