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Northeast Newscast episode 49 - introducing Trena Miller, East Patrol's new social worker Apr 09, 2018

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On this week's episode of Kansas City's Northeast Newscast, Northeast News managing editor Paul Thompson interviews Trena Miller, the new dedicated social worker for KCPD's East Patrol Division. Miller discusses the previous experience that led to her new position, the lessons she's learned during her first weeks on the job, her biggest challenges in the early going, and the single greatest need she's found for the individuals she's interacted with thus far.

Northeast Newscast Episode 48 - the State of KCPS w/ Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell Apr 02, 2018

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This week on Kansas City's Northeast Newscast, Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell joins Northeast News managing editor Paul Thompson to talk about his vision for the district and much more. In this interview, Bedell reflects on subjects like the difficulty of modern standardized testing, road bumps in the district's quest to raise its accreditation status, the district's role in student-led protests that have swept across the nation, and the importance of athletics in building a well-rounded student.

Northeast Newscast Episode 47 - KCATA Security Chief Hugh Mills discusses transit safety Mar 26, 2018

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This week on Kansas City's Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson sits down with KCATA Transit Security Division Chief Hugh Mills to talk about his efforts to provide the safest possible experience for passengers and operators alike. Mills discusses how difficult the job of a bus operator truly is, touches on his own unique experience driving a bus as a teenager in Arkansas, describes the trips he took in plain clothes to prepare him for the position of KCATA security chief, and details his extensive work history - which includes more than two decades in the U.S. Army, along with time spent in private security and nearly a decade working at the Jackson County Sheriff's office.

Northeast Newscast episode 46 - Northeast Library branch manager Claudia Visnich on her retirement Mar 15, 2018

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This week on the 'Kansas City's Northeast Newscast' podcast, managing editor Paul Thompson sits down with Northeast Library branch manager Claudia Visnich to talk about her upcoming retirement. Visnich, who has served the Northeast community for nearly two decades, talked about her decision to retire, reflects on her career, discusses her favorite programming offered by the branch during her careers, touches on the impact of technology on libraries during her tenure, and talks about what she plans to do after retirement. Listen to the full episode below, or subscribe to the Northeast Newscast on iTunes to have the latest episodes automatically downloaded to your device of choice.

Northeast Newscast Episode 45 - w/ Independence Plaza Neighborhood Association President Tom Ribera Mar 08, 2018

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This week on the Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson talks with Independence Plaza Neighborhood Association President and local rehabber Tom Ribera. Topics of discussion include the apartment buildings at 11th and Paseo that he's currently renovating, the security measures he's taking to make sure potential tenants feel safe, his other rehab projects in the area, Ribera's vision for 12th St. revitalization, and his ideas for combating social and mental health problems in Kansas City.

Northeast Newscast Episode 44 - An earnest conversation with 3rd District Councilman Jermaine Reed Feb 26, 2018

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In this week's episode of Kansas City's Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson sits down with 3rd District Councilman Jermaine Reed to discuss a variety of subjects, including Reed's connections to the Historic Northeast and his thoughts about KCPS superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell; Marvel's Black Panther; the City's Ban the Box legislation, which Reed championed; the City's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Edgemoor for the construction of a new single terminal airport; the 1/8-cent sales tax for economic development on the Kansas City's east side, approved by voters in April 2017; the possibility of getting an Independence Avenue MAX line; the latest news regarding the Parks Department's organizational review of the American Jazz Museum; and finally, the economic development potential of Major League Baseball's new Urban Youth Academy.

Northeast Newscast Episode 43 - Jim Mesh on remembering his brother through the John V. Mesh Memorial Scholarship Feb 16, 2018

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KCFD firefighters John Mesh and Larry Leggio tragically died on October 12, 2015 while fighting a two-alarm blaze on Independence Avenue. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Mesh's brother Jim partnered with John's KCFD Pumper 10 colleague John Sirna to create the John V. Mesh Memorial Scholarship, a charitable organization dedicated to preserving John's legacy and honoring his love of the outdoors. Jim Mesh sat down for an interview last week to discuss his memories of his younger brother, the work that goes into the planning the charity's signature event - an annual clay shoot held at the Powder Creek Shooting Club in Lenexa, and his haunting memories from that fateful night of October 12, 2015.

Northeast Newscast Episode 42 - a chat w/ One KC Radio founder Gunard Polite Feb 08, 2018

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On this week's episode of Kansas City's Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson sits down with Gunard Polite, founder of One Kansas City Radio, to talk about the genesis of the non-profit radio station, the partnerships he would like to forge in the Historic Northeast community, his own music influences (and DJ career) growing up in Chicago, and One Kansas City Radio's partnership with the Kansas City Museum.

Northeast Newscast Episode 41 - On urban homesteading w/ Abby Judah of Legal Aid of Western Missouri Jan 26, 2018

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On this week's episode of Kansas City's Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson sits down with Abby Judah of Legal Aid of Western Missouri to talk about urban homesteading - a process by which individuals are encouraged to live in and rebuild vacant properties with outstanding codes violations. Judah works with Northeast Kansas City neighborhood associations to identify blighted properties that could be a fit for the program. In this conversation, Judah dives into the proverbial weeds to describe the process required to get these properties into the hands of individuals who can turn a property with open codes violations into a proper home.

Northeast Newscast Episode 40 - The state of the Missouri Legislature w/ District 19 Rep. Ingrid Burnett Jan 18, 2018

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On this week's edition of the Northeast Newscast, we sit down with District 19 State Representative Ingrid Burnett to talk about what she learned during her first year in Jefferson City, the process of filing her first bill, the Governor's use of the text-erasing Confide phone app, how a ban on lobbyist gifts is missing the real problem, and why the City of Kansas City, Missouri should be worried about having it's short term rental plans undermined.

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