Kansas City's Northeast Newscast

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with 3rd District Councilwoman Melissa Robinson. Robinson previously served as Director of Crisis Intervention at the Ad Hoc Group Against Crime and four years on the Public Improvement Advisory Council (PIAC). She is currently the president of the Black Health Care CoalitionThis week, Robinson discusses the assets and challenges of the 3rd District, current priorities, KCATA fare-free transit, and updates from various committees she is on. 

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Tara Raghuveer, director of KC Tenants, and James Owen, leader of KC Tenants, to get a closer look at the KC Tenants Bill of Rights. Raghuveer has worked alongside fellow tenants in Kansas City to help develop the KC Tenants Bill of Rights that will be placed before City Council Thursday, December 12.Today, her and Owens discuss concerns from landlords, policy and process, negotiations that were made, homeownership in Kansas City, and what the next steps are for the package. 

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Anna Marie Tutera, executive director of the Kansas City Museum.Tutera gives us an update on the museum renovations, discusses gathering community input for the museum programming, divulges a little peek into the new conservatory design, contracting local artists, and gives details on the Fairy Princess event.

This week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast is part two of our women’s health panel.The four women on the panel discuss the topic of women’s health and breast cancer.Our panel included Joni Wickham, breast cancer survivor and co-founder at Wickham James Strategies and Solutions; Bridgette Williams, breast cancer survivor and executive director of the Heavy Constructors Association of Greater Kansas City; Emily Kalmer, Missouri government relations director at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; and Jan Thomas, executive assistant for Hogan Prep and 2019 Portrait of Hope for the American Cancer Society.The panel discusses the resources available at the American Cancer Society, obstacles women face to receive care, accessibility and affordability of treatment, the importance of women prioritizing their health, and personal stories of overcoming breast cancer. 

On this week’s episode of the Northeast newscast, we spoke with a panel of four women about the topic of women’s health and breast cancer.Our panel included Joni Wickham, breast cancer survivor and co-founder at Wickham James Strategies and Solutions; Bridgette Williams, breast cancer survivor and executive director of the Heavy Constructors Association of Greater Kansas City; Emily Kalmer, Missouri government relations director at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; and Jan Thomas, executive assistant for Hogan Prep and 2019 Portrait of Hope for the American Cancer Society.The panel discusses the resources available at the American Cancer Society, obstacles women face to receive care, accessibility and affordability of treatment, the importance of women prioritizing their health, and personal stories of overcoming breast cancer. 

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Whitney Barnardo, former president of Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association.Pendleton Heights is holding an election on Tuesday, November 12 to elect multiple board members, including president.Barnardo discusses her time as president, assets and challenges of the Pendleton Heights Neighborhood, projects she worked on during her two years, and what work she believes still needs to be done. 

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Scott Wagner, director of Northeast Alliance Together (NEAT). Wagner discusses main priorities NEAT is working on, including housing and jobs in the community, gives an update on the Lykins neighborhood project, and talks about being recently selected to be on the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners. 

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, to celebrate Halloween, we are listening to spooky tales of ghostly encounters from our neighbors right here in the Northeast.Cindy Khin talks about her chilling encounters inside the 110-year-old Tiffany Castle and recounts the life of the man whom the home is named after. Stephan Zweifler tells us the tale of a woman whose body is buried in Elmwood Cemetery but whose spirit lives amongst the guests at the Inn at 425 on Gladstone Avenue. Kent Dicus walks us through the 133-year-old history of his home in Pendleton Heights and discusses how he has recorded proof that he is not alone in the building. Dale Castle recounts the hauntings during a ghostly investigation at an undisclosed building in the Northeast.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are getting an update on KCPD’s work in the Northeast with East Patrol Major Doug Niemeier. Major Neimeier discusses recent clean ups, overall crime in Northeast, discussions about Cliff Drive, and the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline. 

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Bobbi Baker-Hughes, CEO of the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and manager of the Independence Avenue Community Improvement District and Susan Scott, director of ReMax State Line Commercial Real Estate and treasurer on the Urban Core Group Board.This week we are discussing the chance for our Northeast community to be the recipient of a $150,000 Partners in Preservation grant. The Economic Growth Gallery (EGG) business incubator, is one of the top contestants for the grant. To win, it needs the most votes. Baker-Hughes discusses the history of the EGG, what the EGG is doing in the community to hatch new businesses, and how to vote. Scott discusses the work of the Urban Core Group and their upcoming event at the EGG.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with 3rd District At-Large Councilman Brandon Ellington.Councilman Ellington discusses his priorities for the 3rd District, current ordinances he is working on, assets and challenges of the east side, and what it will look like to unify this segment of Kansas City. 

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Joni Wickham, former chief of staff for former Kansas City mayor, Sly James. Wickham discusses her time in City Hall, the changes she saw over eight years of service, the various projects she worked on, her advocacy for women’s empowerment, what female leadership looks like in Kansas City, and what she is doing now. 

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Liz Harris, marketing and events coordinator with BikeWalkKC.BikeWalkKC is a member-supported nonprofit organization that works to make Greater Kansas City a safer and more accessible place to walk, bicycle, live, work, and play. Harris discusses the goal and mission of the organization, where Kansas City ranks in bicycle-friendliness in the nation, how the organization is working to educate residents on bicycle safety, and how residents can get involved in upcoming events. 

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Eric Bunch, 4th In-District Councilman. Bunch recently took office August 1, 2019, and said he is eager to begin moving the 4th District forward. He discusses the assets and opportunities of the Historic Northeast community, key focus areas, and what his priorities are during his time in office. 

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Tara Haskins, School Leader at the Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy, the first all-girl charter school in Kansas City.Haskins discusses the mission and vision behind KCGPA, the student curriculum, her previous work in education, and what she hopes KCPGA brings to the community. 

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Jeff Hurley, Kansas City, Missouri Park Ranger Supervisor. Hurley discusses the current state of the Park Ranger Program, what the goal and operation of the program will look like, who he has on board right now, and how the rangers will work with the community to solve various issues, including working with the transient community.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Sergeant Joey Roberts, supervisor of the Mounted Patrol Unit. Roberts discusses what a day in the life of a Mounted Patrol Officer looks like, the importance of community policing, what training looks like for both officers and horses, and introduces us to all the hard-working horses that make up the unit. 

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Kevin Boehm, liaison with the Crime Stoppers program. We are diving into the Crime Stoppers program, what it is, how it got started, and asking the question: is it truly anonymous? Boehm discusses how the program is separate from the police department, how much money has been paid out in reward money, if any tipsters have ever been identified, and goes step-by-step into how exactly the tips are collected, recorded, and how the cash is paid out… without any face-to-face interaction.

On this week's episode of Periodically Buzzed, the Northeast News staff discusses the headlines in the 8.14.19 issue of the Northeast News.

On this extra episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with David Dawson, renowned British archaeologist and director of the Wiltshire Museum in England. Dawson will be giving a fascination presentation Friday, August 16th at Union Station in conjunction with the current Stonehenge exhibition. In today’s podcast, Dawson explains the mysteries behind Stonehenge including a look at the lives of the people who fashioned Stonehenge, a preview of what visitors can expect at the exhibit, and a look into what he will be offering in his lecture.