News across Greater Kansas City
Liberty Fall Festival Road Closures
The Liberty Fall Festival is this weekend! Please keep these road and parking closures in mind when you're navigating downtown.
Scuola Vita Nuova Welcomes Students Back with New Spaces, Expanded Opportunities, and Deep Neighborhood Roots
As families in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast welcome the start of another school year, Scuola Vita Nuova (SVN) Charter School continues to shine as a vibrant model of community-centered education.… The post Scuola Vita Nuova Welcomes Students Back with New Spaces, Expanded…
Forever A Star – Remembering Bruce “Melinda Ryder” Winter
Dani CooperCommunity Contributor Kansas City has lost an iconic staple in the drag community – Bruce Winter, known for his drag persona Melinda Ryder, recently passed away at 70 after… The post Forever A Star – Remembering Bruce “Melinda Ryder” Winter first appeared on Northeast…
Letter to the Editor: A Second Chance Includes a Voice
For many people returning home from incarceration, reentry is measured in practical milestones: finding housing, securing employment, reconnecting with family and establishing stability. Beginning this year, thousands of Missourians can… The post Letter to the Editor: A Second…
Paint Over of Avenue’s “Dragon” Mural Revealed as Mistake
Dorri PartainManaging Editor Communication is key, as proved with a recent painting contract to cover graffiti along the back wall of a business on Independence Avenue. When the error was… The post Paint Over of Avenue’s “Dragon” Mural Revealed as Mistake first appeared on…
Scarritt Renaissance Celebrates Fall With Food, Music and Families
Dorri PartainManaging Editor Families and neighbors gathered on the historic lawn of the Museum of Kansas City (3218 Gladstone Blvd.) on Sunday, Sept. 20, for the inaugural Scarritt Renaissance Fall… The post Scarritt Renaissance Celebrates Fall With Food, Music and Families…
Kansas City Public Library Places Spotlight on the Cultures that Make Kansas City Special
Dani CooperCreative Director On September 18, the North-East branch of the Kansas City Public Library (KCPL) hosted an event for Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment (RISE). RISE is a… The post Kansas City Public Library Places Spotlight on the Cultures that Make Kansas…
Feasting at the RenFest
Susan PalmerCommunity Contributor Thinking of going to the Kansas City Renaissance Festival but not sure if you’ll like the food? It’s not just turkey legs anymore! This year’s RenFest features… The post Feasting at the RenFest first appeared on Northeast News .
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Sept. 23- Homework Club, 4 to 6 p.m., PH Coffee, 2200 Lexington Ave. Stop by after school to complete your homework and study with friends in the Public House… The post Community Calendar first appeared on Northeast News .
Jackson County Legislature is about to turn over. What candidates say on property taxes, stadiums
Small business owners, nonprofit leaders, school board members and a radio host are vying for four positions on the Jackson County Legislature. Read about their priorities.
The latest in the legal back-and-forth over Missouri redistricting
A federal appeals court has again sided with Missouri Republicans, ruling the state must use the GOP-leaning congressional map passed by lawmakers last year. Plus: how new limits on federal student loans are impacting future physicians in Kansas.
After ICE sweeps Kansas, schools warn families of detentions and a meatpacking plant delays shifts
After federal immigration enforcement action in western Kansas, a meatpacking plant delayed some shifts Wednesday and a school district warned that students may have had family members detained.