Kansas City's Northeast News

11/20/2025

Kansas City residents who speak languages other than English now have expanded support navigating City services, thanks to the growing work of the Office of Language Access (OLA).

https://northeastnews.net/pages/office-of-language-access-addresses-language-accessibility-at-city-hall/

11/20/2025

A new transportation/recreation option now available in Historic Northeast. Maple Park is located at Missouri and Lexington Avenues, just outside Cliff Drive's Gate 1 entrance. Kudos to the Pendleton Heights neighbors that made this possible!

11/20/2025

With the long-awaited Wicked sequel set to hit theaters November 21, fans are once again ready to be swept away by emerald cities, good witches, and unforgettable songs. The film — part of the ever-growing universe inspired by The Wizard of Oz — traces its roots back to the imagination of one man: L. Frank Baum.

https://northeastnews.net/pages/following-the-yellow-brick-road-from-kansas-to-california-with-l-frank-baum/

11/19/2025

After some initial confusion and speculation about its future, Kansas City’s Steamboat Arabia Museum has offered clarity: the museum plans to close its longtime River Market location in November 2026 when its lease expires, but its next home has not yet been determined.

Bryan Stalder Northeast News After some initial confusion and speculation about its future, Kansas City’s Steamboat Arabia Museum has offered clarity: the museum plans to close its longtime River Market location in November 2026 when its lease expires, but its next home has not yet been determined...

11/19/2025

A community orchard tucked away in the heart of the Sheffield neighborhood — providing locally-grown apples, Asian pears and cherries —- is transitioning with new amenities provided by funding through Kansas City’s Neighborhood Empowerment Grant program.

Dorri PartainManaging Editor A community orchard tucked away in the heart of the Sheffield neighborhood — providing locally-grown apples, Asian pears and cherries —- is transitioning with new amenities provided by funding through Kansas City’s Neighborhood Empowerment Grant program. Following ...

11/18/2025

Do you know a family that could use some assistance this Thanksgiving? Please share this article with your social media network. To nominate someone, please bring a shelf stable item to 2657 Independence Blvd by Thursday with a paragraph about the family in need, including contact information.

Bryan Stalder Contributor As the holiday season approaches, the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (NEKCCoC) is calling on local businesses and residents to help spread gratitude and generosity throughout the Historic Northeast. This year, the Chamber is organizing a Thanksgiving Food & Essen...

11/18/2025

Inky the Newscat is meeting with potential interns today at the UMKC campus, having some great conversations with future journalists. We are accepting applications for the spring semester.

11/17/2025

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11/16/2025

In the autumn of 1916, a lanky young man of just fifteen years shuffled through the crowded halls of Northeast High School, his sketchpad tucked under one arm like a shield against the world.

Bryan StalderContributor In the autumn of 1916, a lanky young man of just fifteen years shuffled through the crowded halls of Northeast High School, his sketchpad tucked under one arm like a shield against the world. He was a quiet sort, with sharp eyes that darted to every shadow and curve, already...

11/16/2025

Crews from Station 23 ..24 ..25..27 and 10s were dispatched just off the Avenue in the 500 blk of Drury just before midnight with reports of possibly 2 people trapped in a house fire ..heavy fire from the A side,crews made an aggressive interior attack and search which came back all clear..KCFD investigators are determining the cause..as well as several others yesterday.

11/16/2025

BREAKING: Early Morning Fire Burns Large Pile of Railroad Ties Near Wilson Road

A remote fire burned for hours early Sunday morning after Kansas City Fire Department crews were dispatched at 1:11 a.m. to reports of a “large fire” near the railroad tracks in the area of 8600 Wilson Road.

As crews approached, it quickly became clear the blaze was located north of the initial call location, deep in an area without city street access. Firefighters navigated difficult terrain to reach a large pile of railroad ties burning east of I-435, north of Wilson Road, and south of the Blue River.

KCFD reported no injuries and said no railroad tracks were in danger, though Evergy shut down power to several nearby lines as a precaution. The outage affected some customers in the area, and Evergy had no immediate timeline for full restoration.

The remote location complicated firefighting efforts. With no hydrants in the area, crews were forced to shuttle water to the scene—significantly slowing the extinguishing process. The material burning and the large size of the pile further contributed to the extended operation.

The fire was finally declared extinguished around 7:30 a.m.

No photos or video were available at the time of reporting. The cause of the fire has not yet been released.

11/16/2025

As the holiday season approaches, the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (NEKCCoC) is calling on local businesses and residents to help spread gratitude and generosity throughout the Historic Northeast. This year, the Chamber is organizing a Thanksgiving Food & Essentials Basket Drive to support local families in need.

Bryan Stalder Contributor As the holiday season approaches, the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (NEKCCoC) is calling on local businesses and residents to help spread gratitude and generosity throughout the Historic Northeast. This year, the Chamber is organizing a Thanksgiving Food & Essen...