Kansas City's Northeast Newscast

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're joined by One Kansas City Radio's Founder and CEO Gunard Polite. The low-powered radio station, which recently moved into the Northeast News studio, unites the multicultural voices in the Kansas City Urban Core through programming and community services that entertain, educate, inform and inspire LIVE at 100.1 FM. They're looking for volunteers to host shows and keep the station running. For more information or to listen to One Kansas City Radio, visit onekcradio.org.

Welcome back to the Northeast Newscast! This week’s episode is the second half of our staff’s end of year conversation. In this episode we discuss the future of the Northeast News, our plans for 2022, which is our 90th year in business, and reflect on some of our favorite stories from the past year. Thanks for joining us.

Welcome back to the Northeast Newscast. On this week’s episode, we’re sitting down with Dimitri Pink, a resident of ArtsBlock and owner of The Tipsy Red Fox, a paint-and-sip experience based out of his studio here on Independence Avenue. Reservation can be made at thetipsyredfox.com, or those who wish can support Dimitri's Patreon at www.patreon.com/user?u=11964059.Thanks for joining us! 

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, the Northeast News staff is discussing 2021 in Historic Northeast. We've worked hard to bring our community the most important news through a pandemic, including COVID-19 vaccination opportunities, covering the reopening of the Kansas City Museum, housing and homelessness, historic preservation, education, local government and so much more. Happy holidays and thank you for listening!

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we interview Father Christmas himself! We talk to Robert Wade about reindeer and other exotic animals, favorite Christmas activities in Kansas City, and all about his handmade costumes. *Spoiler Alert for kiddos who believe in Santa!*

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we’re joined by Phyllis Hardwick, a Pendleton Heights resident and Executive Director of Community Capital Fund. Since 2012, the Community Capital Fund (CCF) has invested in innovative and measurable community development that aligns with and strengthens the financial, human, and social capital of under-resourced neighborhoods in the Greater Kansas City Metro. 

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast we’re joined by Tori Fugate, Chief Communication Officer for KC Pet Project at the Kansas City Campus for Animal Care. She’s here to tell us more about their foster and adoption event this week, and tips for anyone considering rescuing a pet around the holidays.

Welcome back to the Northeast Newscast. Publisher Michael Bushnell is back with Kansas City Museum Executive Director Anna Marie Tutera for the second of two podcasts that focus on a variety of topics regarding the Kansas City Museum. Some of those include strategic partnerships with Historic Northeast artists, the James Turrell Skyspace, and the museum as a stakeholder in the Northeast community, as well as a glimpse at the continuing restoration process of the additional buildings on the museum site.The renovated and restored Kansas City Museum is now open to the public. More information and reservations can be found at kansascitymuseum.org.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell sits down with Kansas City Museum Executive Director Anna Marie Tutera for the first of two podcasts focusing on a variety of subjects including making the museum a regional cultural destination, what visitors can expect in terms of rotating exhibits and some exciting announcements coming during the first quarter of 2022.

For this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we’re at Independence Boulevard Christian Church hearing from Reverend Mindy Fugarino. She shares updates on the church, their Monday night Micah Ministry, expanding services this month, and exciting holiday plans. Thanks for joining us!More info on Independence Boulevard Christian Church can be found at ibcckc.org.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we're hearing from Phyllis Hernandez, who opened Sala de Arte earlier this year at Ninth and Van Brunt, a one-of-a-kind place for neighborhood artists of all varieties to display their art. Phyllis, a resident of Northeast, serves on the Guadalupe school board, is a Senior library technical assistant at the North-East branch of the Kansas City public library, and was recently appointed to Kansas City’s NTDF board. With lots of community support, Sala de Arte is hosting its first annual Dia de los Muertos event on Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. at Ninth and Van Brunt.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we’re joined by two of the founders of Art Garden, an artist pop-up each Sunday in Pendleton Heights. We discuss where they found inspiration for the gathering, how they’ve built community among artists in the neighborhood, and what it means to be an artivist.Margarita Friedman and Bethany Alzanadi are two of the founders of Art Garden KC, which happens each Sunday at Lexington and Brooklyn Avenues in Pendleton Heights. Join them for the final outdoor event of the year from 11-6 on October 31, with Live Music, Food Trucks, more than 100 Art Vendors, Trunk-or-Treat, Halloween Pop-Up Bar, Art Classes & More! And don’t forget your costume!

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell sat down with Glenn North, Director of Inclusive Learning & Creative Impact at the Kansas City Museum, ahead of the museum’s grand reopening. The museum has been closed for years as they complete a multi-million dollar renovation and restoration. With the physical changes comes a shift in priorities. The new Kansas City Museum is home of the whole story, unfolding stories about Kansas City’s vibrant history, cultural heritage, and pride.They discuss Mr. North’s new position, his previous work with cultural institutions around the city, and the future of the museum’s programming and outreach.Reservations will be required when the museum reopens on October 21. Tickets are available at kansascitymuseum.org.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell sits down with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to discuss the Kansas City Museum, which is set to reopen to the public following an extensive multi-million dollar renovation on October 21.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast we're sitting down with Eleos Coffee Head Roaster Vicky Pjecha and Director of Community Impact Catie Harbor. We discuss their upcoming 10 year anniversary, Eleos' mission of service in the Historic Northeast, and a potential expansion project. Join us on October 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate God's faithfulness over the past 10 years. This will be an informal gathering in the parking lot of Eleos with a variety of games for kids, raffle giveaways, testimonies, food, fellowship, live music and a short program at 1pm. This event will also be a fundraiser to raise the necessary funds for them to renovate a house across the street from Eleos into a home for ministry gatherings and transitional living. We hope to see you there!

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast we're sharing a conversation from a few weeks ago with Major Kari Thompson, Commander of the Kansas City Police Department’s East Patrol Division.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast we’re sitting down with Shawn Shelnutt and Daisy, a Washing Well Wench. They are performers for the annual Kansas City Renaissance Festival, which is happening on weekends through October 17. Northeast News readers have the opportunity to win tickets to the festival, so stay tuned!

Welcome back to the Northeast Newscast. On this week’s episode we’re joined by Kansas City Police Department Center Patrol (CPD) Major Scott Simons. Earlier this year he moved over to CPD from his assignment as the department’s City Hall Liaison, replacing the former Major Ryan Mills. We discuss how his career led him to this, quality-of-life-issues residents of his division experience, and his plans for the future of the department.Thank you for listening!

This week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast is a digital follow up to our "Shoot or don’t shoot" editorial piece in this week’s edition of The Northeast News. Publisher Michael Bushnell ran through KCPD’s OIS (Officer Involved Shooting) simulation in August. The simulation re-creates three separate scenarios in which police officers are faced with a shoot, don’t shoot scenario.KCPD Firearms Training Instructor Sergeant Ward Smith and Training Unit Commander Captain Brian Bartch facilitated the simulation event for a diverse cross section of fifteen media representatives and community leaders from across the city including Nick Haines from KCPT, Channel 19, Joe Arce, Publisher of Kansas City’s Hispanic News, David Slater, Mayor of Pleasant Valley, MO and Executive Director of the Clay County Economic Development Council and Stacey Johnson-Crosby, a South Kansas City Real Estate Agent. OIS simulations, according to KCPD Chief Rick Smith, are a way for citizens to experience what officers experience

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast  we're joined by Michael Nobo, the Behavioral Health Practice Manager at Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, whose mission is to provide high quality, compassionate, and affordable healthcare for all. We discuss the resources and services Samuel U. Rodgers provides for the whole person, plans to expand the campus in Northeast, and how Michael was initially drawn to his work.