News across Clay County
Just 2 KC-area hospitals garnish patients’ wages for unpaid bills. They also sue the most
Although the nonprofit hospitals provide free care and write off millions in charges, they have sued more than 400 people in Missouri and Kansas so far this year.
Blues Park Outdoor Rink Offers Skating Fun
Dorri PartainManaging Editor A light rain on Wednesday, Sept. 30 didn’t stop roller skating enthusiasts from gathering for the grand opening of the Blues Park Roller Rink, a new 16,000-square-foot… The post Blues Park Outdoor Rink Offers Skating Fun first appeared on Northeast…
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Sept. 30- Blues Park Roller Rink Opening Celebration, 4 to 5 p.m., 2400 E. Prospect Ave. Bring your skates to celebrate the opening of Kansas City Parks & Recreation’s… The post Community Calendar first appeared on Northeast News .
100th Anniversary Celebrated at East High
Dorri PartainManaging Editor East High School was the Kansas City School District’s newest and most modern school when the doors opened to students in 1926. Now, this 100-year-old learning facility… The post 100th Anniversary Celebrated at East High first appeared on Northeast…
Kansas City University: A Century of Healing, Massive Investment, and Historic Roots in Northeast
Perched on the bluffs overlooking downtown, Kansas City University (KCU) stands as an anchor of health, education, and community revitalization in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast. Founded in 1916 as the… The post Kansas City University: A Century of Healing, Massive Investment,…
Work underway on Liberty Police Facility Expansion & Renovation
With construction underway, Missouri Street (between Kansas and Mill) and part of the northern parking lot are closed.
A Missouri resident sues over Medicaid work requirements
A Kansas City Medicaid enrollee is among several plaintiffs suing over policy changes that would require medically frail people to prove their condition significantly impairs their ability to work. Plus: Massive restrictions on federal food benefits are being felt especially hard…
Kansas City Star layoffs left the region with even less government accountability. It may get worse
Newspaper layoffs are nothing new, especially at the Kansas City Star, which cut another seven journalists in September. But as local journalism employment continues to decline, communities are losing ways to scrutinize public spending and hold government officials accountable.
'Free births' on the rise in Missouri and Kansas
Home births have been increasing in Missouri and Kansas. And "free birth," when a person gives birth without the help of a medical professional, has been popularized in recent years by influencers. Hear why experts are concerned, but women who have done it say the practice is…
Hispanic Scholars Invest In The Next Generation
A scholarship can help one student get to college. Over time, that investment can reach an entire family, and eventually, a community. After more than 40 years of helping Kansas […]
Kansas City Ballet Guild – Kick-off Party
Kansas City Ballet Guild kicked off its season at Boulevard Brewing Company on August 23rd, welcoming Guild members, guests, staff, and dancers. Guild President Edie Downing and Nutcracker Ball Co-chairman […]
Missouri doesn’t require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying
Asking the right questions is just the first step. Actually getting support, especially for moms in rural Missouri, is where providers say things get even harder.