Kansas City's Northeast Newscast

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast we’re joined by Pendleton Heights Board Vice President Linda Fleischman and KCAI Assistant Professor Hector Casanova who are here to share with us an exciting project they’ve been working on as a community to revitalize their alleys.On May 19, the Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association received a Neighborhood Rising Fund grant from Community Capital Fund in the form of a check for $4,850. This NRF grant wholly serves as the foundation for the Pendleton Heights Fairy Lights & Murals Project. The neighborhood has been working on making their alleys safer, bringing the community together, and clearing brush and debris. This two phase project includes clearing the alleys and installing solar powered "fairy lights" and murals painted by KCAI students with input from the community. Concepts will be shared at a later date. Email Hector with ideas at phalleysmuralproject@gmail.com.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Managing Editor Abby Hoover is joined by NourishKC's Executive Director Mandi Jean Retter. They discuss NourishKC's belief that food is a basic human right, and how they're focusing their efforts on feeding people in Kansas City. NourishKC's Kansas City Community Kitchen located at 8th and Paseo feeds hundreds of people a day, and works in collaboration with the Beehive, a group of human service agencies collaborating to assist unhoused Kansas Citians. They host food pantries in Kansas City and stock their kitchen and pantries through food rescues from local restaurants and grocery stores. Learn more about NourishKC at nourishkc.org.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell is joined by Bob Long from the Economic Development Corporation. They discuss property tax assessments, how some homeowners may be able to freeze their property taxes for 10 years, and expansion of EDC programs to East Side neighborhoods. Read this week’s Northeast News for all the details. Check the Northeast News website for links to the abatement guidelines as well as the simple two-page application for property tax abatement. Application: ​​http://s3.amazonaws.com/LCRA-Forms/LCRA%20FORMS%20-%20Tax%20Abatement%20Application%20Single%20Family%20-%20February%202023%20%2800236048xA7821%29.PDF Guidelines: http://s3.amazonaws.com/LCRA-Forms/Rehabilitation%20Guidelines%20%28195655%29.PDF

On this week's episode Publisher Michael Bushnell is at the Kansas City Museum in anticipation of the Northeast gem's reopening on July 6. In January, the newly renovated museum closed after a catastrophic failure of the HVAC drainage system caused water to pour down from the attic, affecting every floor, though no artifacts were damaged. Chiluba Musonda, Deputy Director of Operations and Org. Development and Zac Laman, Operations Coordinator, explain the issue, and how they worked with their contractors and the City to ensure it will never happen again. During their closure, they worked on exhibits, tweaked their strategic plan, and scheduled exciting events for this summer.For more info on the Kansas City Museum, visit kansascitymuseum.org.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell is joined by David W. Jackson, author of "Changing Times: Almanac and Digest of Kansas City's LGBTQIA History." They discuss local history of drag queens, bars and clubs, documenting the lives of Kansas City's LGBTQIA residents, and how the modern gay rights movement was conceived in Kansas City. This third publication of Jackson's book is more in depth than ever before. Find history map here: https://www.historypin.org/en/lgbtq-america/kansas-city-s-lgbtqia-history-by-david-w-jack/geo/39.099727,-94.578567,11/bounds/38.875833,-94.787307,39.322912,-94.369827/paging/1

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast Publisher Michael Bushnell is joined by Jerusalem Farm's Project Director Jordan Schiele, Orchard & Community Garden Steward Amelia and Park Steward Mary. They share updates on the new Maple Park orchard, goats soon joining the invasive species clean up effort in Kessler Park, and the Northeast Community Land Trust.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're discussing the KC Rainbow Tour. Publisher Michael Bushnell is joined in the studio by Kansas City Museum Director of Visitor Experience and Public Programming Paul Gutierrez, KC Rainbow Tour founder Joel Barrett, Kansas City Museum Curator of Collections Lisa Shockley, and Kansas City Museum Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs Denise Morrison. They discuss the tour of LGBTQ+ history in Kansas City, launching this weekend at the Kansas City Museum from 2-3 p.m. on June 3.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast we’re joined by Evie Craig, Executive Director of Arts Asylum and President of Paseo West Neighborhood Association, and Trinidad Raj, community organizer and survey developer, to discuss public art in Northeast. They’re encouraging residents to take a survey about public art projects that could be funded in the near future. The goal of this survey is to provide residents with a process to influence public arts activities, programs, and investments in their neighborhood. Take the survey: www.theartsasylum.org/ne-arts-survey

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast we're joined by Mark O'Renick, board member of the Sugar Creek Slavic Festival. This year's event is on Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10 at William Henry Harrison Park in Sugar Creek. A variety of Slavic entertainment, food and drink, arts and culture, and more will be available to show off the Slavic history of the Kansas City Metro from Strawberry Hill to Sugar Creek. More info is available at slavicfest.com, and stay tuned for a chance to win tickets from the Northeast News!

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast Publisher Michael Bushnell sits down with KC Pet Project Chief Communication Officer Tori Fugate. They discuss the stray policy, breed restrictions and licensing of pets in Kansas City, as well as updates on a recent dog attack in Northeast. Tori shares info about their upcoming events and resources for the community that they provide.

Parte dos: Esta semana en el Northeast Newscast, tuvimos a Tally Rivera de Prosperity Home Mortgage que nos contó cómo podemos hacernos propietarios de casa por primera vez, explicando el proceso, los errores comunes y el equipo que lo hacen posible. No se lo pierdan, escuchen aquí!Part two: This week on the Northeast Newscast, we had Tally Rivera from Prosperity Home Mortgage who talked to us about how to become a homeowner for the first time. She explains the process, common mistakes and the team that makes it all possible. Don’t miss it, listen here!

On this week's episode, Nick Vedros of The Lumi Neon Museum is in the studio with Kansas City Museum's Anna Marie Tutera and Denise Morrison to share the story of how they saved the Motel Capri sign when the building was demolished at the corner of Independence Avenue and The Paseo. Vedros also shares plans for displaying the neon signs they've saved. For more info, visit thelumineonmuseum.org.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast we're at KC Parks and Recreation with Environmental Manager Stephen Van Rhein. We discuss upcoming clean ups for Earth Day, identifying native versus invasive species and reasons for removal, the best natural areas in Kansas City, and more. Earth Day events can be found at kcparks.org/event/earth-day/.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell interviews Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Collier at Northeast High School, where she began her 23-year career with the district. Collier, previously the Interim Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent, was chosen following a national search. Listen to hear more about her plans for the district and her passion behind her calling.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell is joined by Dr. Gene T. Chavez, Historian in Residence at the Kansas City Museum, Angela Hagenbach, Jazz musician and founder of the Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign of Weston, Mo., W. Stinson McClendon, Producer/Director at Baby E Films, and Rodney Thompson, local Filmmaker, Producer, and Director. This is part two of a discussion on the history of the lands where the Kansas City airport is built. The Pathway to Healing Project shares sharing history and humanity at the new Kansas City International Airport with visitors and Kansas Citians alike.

Esta semana en el Northeast Newscast, tuvimos a Tally Rivera de Prosperity Home Mortgage que nos contó cómo podemos hacernos propietarios de casa por primera vez, explicando el proceso, los errores comunes y el equipo que lo hacen posible. No se lo pierdan, escuchen aquí!This week on the Northeast Newscast, we had Tally Rivera from Prosperity Home Mortgage who talked to us about how to become a homeowner for the first time. She explains the process, common mistakes and the team that makes it all possible. Don't miss it, listen here!

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell is joined by Officer Sutton Smith and Sergeant Deb Randol to discuss KCPD's First Impact training on March 31 and April 1. Teens aged 15-19 have the highest crash risk of any age group on the road. Teens are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash and the risk is highest during the first 30-90 days of independent driving. First Impact is a FREE 60-90 minute program to introduce parents to the risks their new teen drivers face and will provide parents with the tools to monitor, coach, and support their teen driver to reduce the risk of fatalities and injuries of teen drivers by 20-40%. The program is free but registration is required. Parents, Grandparents, Teens are all welcome. Click to sign up: https://medicine.missouri.edu/offices-programs/first-impact/first-impact-events?fbclid=IwAR3ixPIHaZDsVw4s5g43OxmXYlgOIyug4cVEbJRELvMl_0-Wj6U1CPzVKd4

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell is at the historic Garment District Museum at 8th and Broadway in downtown Kansas City. They discuss the history of garment factories in Kansas City and what visitors can expect. The garments on display are part of the Kansas City Museum's collections. While usually open by appointment only, it is open Wednesday through Saturday from 1o a.m.  to 4 p.m. while the Kansas City Museum is closed for HVAC upgrades.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Becky Haddican and Susan Moss from the Junior League of Kansas City discuss their upcoming event, the sixth annual C3KC conference on March 23, with Publisher Michael Bushnell. The League works to spark change for a better Kansas City through philanthropic work and beyond. C3KC has quickly become a cornerstone of change, presenting relevant and cutting-edge topics focused on social innovation. Panel discussions led by local and national thought leaders provide attendees an opportunity to engage, exchange ideas and network. Tickets are available at jlkc.org. 

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Northeast resident and author Catherine Browder discusses her new book, "Resurrection City: Stories from the Disaster Zone" with EllieAna Hale for the Northeast News.  "Resurrection City" is a captivating collection inspired by the 2011 triple disaster that devastated Northeastern Japan. Browder takes the reader on a journey through communities rocked by each facet of the disaster—earthquake, tsunami, and the nuclear meltdown that followed.