News across Greater Kansas City

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…

Charges Filed in September 16 Homicide Near Truman Rd.
Northeast News BREAKING- Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced charges on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in a fatal shooting that took place near Truman Rd. earlier this month. Alejandro Guillen-Molino faces… The post Charges Filed in September 16 Homicide Near Truman Rd. first…

Unified Government holds line on property taxes by making last-second budget changes
Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas: Board of Commissioners (Sept. 3, 2026) By Scott Reed, Kansas City Documenter These notes were produced through Kansas City Documenters, which trains and pays community members to take fact-checked notes at public…

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.

Johnson County voters could flip seat on right-leaning Kansas Board of Education
In November, voters will choose between Democrat Amy Diediker and Republican Jim McMullen. Either candidate would be new to the board.

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…

Lafayette County Launches GovWell, Online Permitting Portal
Lafayette County residents, contractors, and developers can now submit building and land-use applications online through GovWell. According to recently appointed County Planner Tristan Riddell, the web-based system modernizes how the County processes applications and communicates…

Found a Jury Summons in Your Mailbox? What to Expect in Lafayette County
Opening a jury summons often brings a wave of questions: How was I selected? What if I have a conflict? How long will this take? Jury service is one of our most essential civic duties, but navigating the administrative side shouldn’t be a headache. To clear up common…