News across Jackson County

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…

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,…

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…

Unpaid medical bills land hundreds of patients around KC in court each year. It’s only getting worse
On Tuesdays at 9 a.m., Jackson County Circuit Judge R. Travis Willingham’s downtown courtroom fills up with defendants who are often guilty. They are guilty of missing credit card payments, falling behind on small loans or failing to pay down something bought on credit.…

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.

Missourians will vote again on abortion in November
If approved by voters on Nov. 3, Missouri Amendment 3 would repeal abortion rights guaranteed in the state Constitution. It also would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth — something that's already prohibited by state law.