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Northeast Newscast Episode 29 - Catching up with new KCPD Community Initiative Officer Jason Cooley Oct 12, 2017

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This week on the Northeast Newscast, KCPD's newly appointed Community Initiative Officer, Jason Cooley, sits down with managing editor Paul Thompson to discuss a bevy of topics, including: the duties of his new position; Chief of Police Rick Smith's desire to double the amount of Community Interaction Officers (CIO's) in the department by January 2018; the department's efforts to entice more minorities to join the force; the negative repercussions of Missouri's gun laws, and much more.

Northeast Newscast Episode 28 - previewing the NEKC Historical Society Homes Tour w/ President Kent Dicus Sep 28, 2017

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This week on Kansas City's Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson sits down with Northeast Kansas City Historical Society President Kent Dicus to preview the NEKCHS Homes Tour, to be held on Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Pendleton Heights neighborhood. Dicus also gives a progress report on the latest edition of the historical society's history book of Northeast homes, dishes on his Mystery House Facebook series, discusses his hopes for the Jackson County Historical Society, weighs his role in historic preservation battles throughout the area, and talks about his hope for the future of the Historic Northeast.

Northeast Newscast Episode 27 - Northeast HS homecoming and sports at KCPS w/ athletic director Dr. James Sanders Sep 20, 2017

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This week on the Northeast Newscast, Kansas City Public Schools athletic director Dr. James Sanders sits down with managing editor Paul Thompson to talk about Northeast High School's homecoming celebration on September 30, the new renovated football field at the high school, what it was like to see the Vikings play a home game for the first time during his tenure, and the district's emphasis on athletics under superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell. To end the interview - Dr. Sanders relays the college nickname of college fraternity brother - and Northeast News publisher - Michael Bushnell

Northeast Newscast Episode 26 - the state of Pendleton Heights w/ PHNA President Jessica Ray Sep 14, 2017

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On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson talk with Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association President Jessica Ray. The two discuss Pendleton Heights' Party in the Park; the now-leasing Pendleton Flats apartments, and how that project might help build momentum for future Paseo Gateway housing projects; what businesses Ray would like to see move into the neighborhood; the joy of seeing families in Pendleton Heights, and where she believes the neighborhood will be 5-10 years in the future; and finally, Ray discusses the latest developments in the neighborhood association's efforts to save a historic home from demolition.

Northeast Newscast Episode 25 - Reflecting on six months at the East Patrol Division with Major Jim Thomas Sep 07, 2017

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On this week's edition of the Northeast Newscast, KCPD East Patrol's Commander, Major Jim Thomas, sits down with managing editor Paul Thompson to reflect upon his first six months at the helm of the patrol division. Major Thomas discusses how he's settled into the position, how he maintains his trademark positive disposition in the face of rising violent crime in Kansas City, and the new Impact Squad he's implemented in East Patrol.

Northeast Newscast Episode 24 - A Day in the Life w/ KCMO Animal Control Officer Chris Harriman Aug 31, 2017

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This week on the Northeast Newscast, Managing Editor Paul Thompson goes on a ride-along with KCMO Animal Control officer Chris Harriman. It bears mentioning that what many in Kansas City refer to as Animal Control is actually the Animal Health and Public Safety department. Chris Harriman is technically an Animal Health and Public Safety officer, but even he will refer to himself as Animal Control for the sake of brevity and the understanding of the general public. At any rate, Harriman allows Thompson to join up for several hours as he answers service requests in the Historic Northeast community. The pair check in on a duplex that is allegedly home to 26 cats; checks in on a block full of stray dogs, and even chase a rabbit around until its owner mercifully arrives. To close the episode, Harriman offers some thoughts on the Animal Health and Public Safety audit that was recently completed by the KCMO Auditor's Office.

Northeast Newscast Episode 23 - the power of art w/ Kansas City Art Institutes Hector Casanova Aug 24, 2017

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This week on the Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson talks with Kansas City Art Institute Assistant Professor of Illustration - and architect of the Scarritt Mural project - Hector Casanova. Casanova discusses his relationship with the Historic Northeast; the genesis of the mural project at Scarritt Elementary; what it felt like to have the project defaced over the summer; where he and his students will focus their artistic talents next; and how Kansas City's embrace of the artistic community can lead to community growth and economic development. If you've followed the work of Casanova and his students over the past few years, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Northeast Newscast Episode 22 - a history lesson through audits w/ KCMO City Auditor Doug Jones Aug 17, 2017

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This week on the Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson runs through the history of Kansas City audits with KCMO City Auditor Doug Jones. In an interesting and wide-ranging conversation, Jones discusses how some of the City's past audits are reflected in the police staffing study that was recently presented to the City Council and the Board of Police Commissioners. Jones also discusses audits that relate to the City's overtime hours and the City's Bike KC plan, which is Kansas City's on-street master bike plan. In addition, the City Auditor talks about what he wants the public to take from the @KCMOCityAuditor Twitter account.

Northeast Newscast Episode 21 - expectations w/ incoming KCPD Chief of Police Rick Smith Aug 09, 2017

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This week on the Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson sits down for an exclusive interview with incoming Chief of Police Rick Smith, who will be sworn in to his new position on the morning of Tuesday, August 15. Smith talks about the whirlwind past few weeks that found him elevated to the top job within the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, discusses his plans for KCPD's Community Interaction Officers (CIO's), addresses the police staffing study that was recently completed by Matrix Consulting Group, talks about his potential contributions to the Chief's blog (and whether he'll embrace social media), describes how he thinks the Kansas City No Violence Alliance (KC NoVA) can improve, and lays out his plans to embed a social services coordinator in every patrol division.

Northeast Newscast Episode 20 - KC Museum's Anna Marie Tutera on it's new space, parking and construction planning Jul 25, 2017

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This week on the Northeast Newscast, managing editor Paul Thompson invites Kansas City Museum Executive Director Anna Marie Tutera on to serve as the podcast's first ever two-time guest. After celebrating that great honor, Tutera talks about the Museum's new satellite space at 800 Broadway, right across the street from the Historic Garment District Museum (801 Broadway). The conversation also turns to the upcoming July 27 meeting at the Kansas City Museum to discuss parking solutions when Corinthian Hall reopens in 2019, the restoration and renovation plans at the Museum, and how the Museum is handling clean-up after a giant weekend storm took down a tree on its grounds.

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