Kansas City's Northeast Newscast

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we’re joined by Anthony Mendolia, a former Northeast resident and business owner. Mendolia shares stories of his family business, Mendolia’s Italian Sausage, and reminisces on growing up in Northeast. He compares Northeast and Independence Avenue then and now, and shares his hopes for the future of his beloved childhood community. Mendolia will be...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell is at the Kansas City Museum with  Chiluba Musonda, Deputy Director of Operations & Organizational Development, and  Paul Gutiérrez , Director of Visitor Experience & Public Programming, to discuss current and future food programming at the Museum. The Museum renovation included updates to the Soda Fountain o...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're joined by Crispin Rea, candidate for Kansas City's Fourth District At-Large council seat. Rea, who grew up on Kansas City's East Side, currently works at the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office in the Special Victims Unit. His priorities include safe neighborhoods, basic city services and economic opportunity. Stay tun...

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we’re joined by Justin Short, candidate for City Council’s Fourth District at-large. Justin’s priorities include equitable community development, transportation and climate action. Listen now to learn more about Justin Short’s campaign, and stay tuned for interviews with each of our candidates for City Council!

This week we’re hearing from Kansas City’s Homeless Prevention Coordinator, Josh Henges, as he talks about upcoming plans in the KC area and his position as Homeless Prevention Coordinator.  He shares with Northeast News editorial assistant, EllieAna Hale, about what he wishes to see in Kansas City and how the surrounding community can take a more active role in the Kansas City area as we navigate...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're recapping our summer interns' experience at our local nonprofit paper. Aniaya Reed and EllieAna Hale, both rising sophomores, worked hard this summer to report on local stories, put together a stellar Back to School issue (out August 3!), and build their social media and digital news skills. We discuss their experience and thei...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Reporter Intern Aniaya Reed sits down with Artist Zac Laman to chat about his murals around Kansas City, and his future projects. Listen to learn more about Zac's passion for art and his efforts to spread his work across Missouri's borders. 

On this special mid-week episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell is interviewing firefighter Chris Hernandez. The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) is now accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT, as well as civilian positions with the department. KCFD has a history full of traditions, honor and respect among fire departments nationwide. The fire department wants to offer...

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell is joined by artist Michel Mirabal, whose paintings are on display at the Kansas City Museum through September 25. A selection of Mirabal’s work is brought to the Museum in partnership with Cubanisms: A Cuban Cultural Project, founded by Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Commissioners Dálida T. Pupo Barrios (Cuba) and Michael...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell sits down with Officers Mena and Hernandez to discuss the return of the Community Action Network to Northeast Kansas City. Listen to learn more about the Kansas City Police Department's return to community policing strategies in our neighborhoods.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we’re joined by Joseph Williams, sales representative with Camel Culture, a brand that brings a taste of home to immigrants and refugees from all over the world. With a camel dairy right here in Missouri, Northeast businesses owned by Somali, African and Asian refugees can share the culturally appreciated and often dearly missed drink with their cu...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast we're catching up with Christina Hoxie of the Hoxie Collective, the consultants taking the lead on the Kessler Park Master Plan. Kessler Park stretches across the northern border of Northeast Kansas City, including Cliff Drive, the Colonnade at Concourse Park, bike and walking trails, North Terrace Lake, the Carl DiCapo Fountain, an abando...

 On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell is at the Kansas City Museum with Lisa Shockley, Curator of Collections, and Denise Morrison, Director of Collections & Curatorial Affairs. The Museum recently obtained ownership of its collection from the City of Kansas City, Missouri. They explain how the collections are managed, the history behind the transit...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast we're visiting Youth and Family Engagement Librarian Samantha Edwards at the North-East Branch of the Kansas City Public Library at 6000 Wilson Ave. She tells us all about the summer reading program, pop-ins at the park, activities and take-home kits for kiddos of all ages, and all the awesome resources available at the newly renovated Nor...

On this week's episode we're joined by Sugar Creek Slavic Festival's Heritage Director Debbie O'Renick and Artistic Director Anna O'Renick. The annual festival includes entertainment, food, drinks, arts, culture, contests and more. The festival is on June 10 from 5-11 p.m. and June 11 from 12-11 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, free for children under 5. For more informati...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast we're at the Kansas City Museum learning from Glenn North, Director of Inclusive Learning & Creative Impact. We discuss the Museum's restorative practices and its #RestoreKC series, redlining, racism, community building in the aftermath, and the Museum's dedication to telling the whole story. Read more about the Museum's...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast we're catching up with Cafe Cà Phê founder Jackie Nguyen ahead of their Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) celebration this weekend in Columbus Park. We talk about the diverse experiences of Asian people, combatting racism, and progress on Kansas City's first Vietnamese coffee shop's brick-and-mortar. Thanks...

Welcome back to the Northeast Newscast! On this week's episode, we're diving into the details behind the Northeast News' transition to nonprofit, our move to the EGG, and some of the opportunities this change will bring us in the future. Thanks for listening!

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're joined by John Baccala, spokesperson for the City's Neighborhood's Department. We discuss home repair and paint programs, ways to cut down on illegal dumping, and the strengths and challenges Northeast neighborhoods face. Thanks for listening! 

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we’re joined by project director Jordan Schiele at Jerusalem Farm as they prepare to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. We discuss how Jerusalem Farm got its start, goals for the next 10 years, services this intentional community offers to their neighbors, and new projects in the works. Thanks for listening!

On this week's episode we're joined by two of Art Garden KC's co-founders, Bethany Alzanadi and Xavier Gayden. The weekly free art festival is back for the season in Pendleton Heights from 11-4 every Sunday. A family and pet friendly event, Art Garden has something for everyone. Art Garden is also launching a new partnership with the Arts Asylum, a cornerstone of Kansas City's...

This week's episode is a listening session with Downtown Council President and CEO Bill Dietrich on Imagine Downtown KC 2030. The Imagine Downtown KC 2030 plan is designed to serve as the primary vision-setting and policy blueprint for shaping a stronger, better, more resilient community with an unflinching commitment to creating an equitable, inclusive, and vibrant Downtown Kansas City. A sl...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast we're joined by Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center's new CEO, Bob Theis. Although he's new to the role, he's been with the organization for 15 years. We discuss Question 2, which voters passed last week, to renew the property tax levy for emergency medical, ambulance, hospital, and public health services for 9 years. Theis also...

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, listen in on a Q&A with KCMO Water Department Director Wes Minder ahead of the April 5 vote to authorize Sewer Bonds. Read more at https://www.kcwater.us/about-us/sewer-bond-authorization/ .

Welcome back to the Northeast Newscast. On this week’s episode I’m joined by Eric Rosell, co-owner of PH Coffee at 2200 Lexington Avenue in Pendleton Heights. PH Coffee, which opened in October 2019, has become a hub of activity, art and community. Their new monthly Community Event begins the weekend of April 3. Visit www.ph.coffee for more info!