News across Cass County
Completed “Walk for Welcome” Supports Refugees and Immigrants
Dorri PartainManaging Editor A 310-mile journey from Kansas City to St. Louis, serving as “call to action for Missourians to bridge divides”, ended on Friday, Sept. 25 at the Gateway… The post Completed “Walk for Welcome” Supports Refugees and Immigrants first appeared on…
Part 2 by Adel Jeffries
Fiction written by Adel JeffriesContributor Recap The transition from the chaos of a war zone to the quiet routines of civilian life offers little comfort when the heart remains trapped… The post Part 2 by Adel Jeffries first appeared on Northeast News .
Golden Hour Over Kessler Park: Photographer Bobby Burch Captures Northeast From Above for ‘The Front Page Project’
Bryan StalderContributor When evening falls over the Historic Northeast, golden light sweeps across the canopy of Kessler Park, illuminating over 300 acres of green space, limestone bluffs, and forested trails… The post Golden Hour Over Kessler Park: Photographer Bobby Burch…
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 […]
Key Legal Protections to Help Family Businesses Thrive
Dr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq.Contributor Growing a business that allows you to pursue your mission and positively impact your community is something we all work towards as owners. Building a… The post Key Legal Protections to Help Family Businesses Thrive first appeared on…
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.…
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…
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…