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Northeast Newscast Episode 108: A look at Kansas City's 3rd District with Councilman Brandon Ellington Oct 09, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with 3rd District At-Large Councilman Brandon Ellington.

Councilman Ellington discusses his priorities for the 3rd District, current ordinances he is working on, assets and challenges of the east side, and what it will look like to unify this segment of Kansas City.

Northeast Newscast Episode 107: A discussion on female leadership in Kansas City with Joni Wickham Oct 02, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Joni Wickham, former chief of staff for former Kansas City mayor, Sly James.

Wickham discusses her time in City Hall, the changes she saw over eight years of service, the various projects she worked on, her advocacy for women’s empowerment, what female leadership looks like in Kansas City, and what she is doing now.

Northeast Newscast Episode 106: BikeWalkKC - Advocating for safer streets in Kansas City w/ Liz Harris Sep 25, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Liz Harris, marketing and events coordinator with BikeWalkKC.

BikeWalkKC is a member-supported nonprofit organization that works to make Greater Kansas City a safer and more accessible place to walk, bicycle, live, work, and play.

Harris discusses the goal and mission of the organization, where Kansas City ranks in bicycle-friendliness in the nation, how the organization is working to educate residents on bicycle safety, and how residents can get involved in upcoming events.

Northeast Newscast Episode 105: A look at Kansas City's 4th District with Eric Bunch Sep 19, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Eric Bunch, 4th In-District Councilman.

Bunch recently took office August 1, 2019, and said he is eager to begin moving the 4th District forward. He discusses the assets and opportunities of the Historic Northeast community, key focus areas, and what his priorities are during his time in office.

Northeast Newscast Episode 104: A look at Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy w/ Tara Haskins Sep 11, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Tara Haskins, School Leader at the Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy, the first all-girl charter school in Kansas City.

Haskins discusses the mission and vision behind KCGPA, the student curriculum, her previous work in education, and what she hopes KCPGA brings to the community.

Northeast Newscast Episode 103: An update on the Park Rangers program with Jeff Hurley Sep 06, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Jeff Hurley, Kansas City, Missouri Park Ranger Supervisor.

Hurley discusses the current state of the Park Ranger Program, what the goal and operation of the program will look like, who he has on board right now, and how the rangers will work with the community to solve various issues, including working with the transient community.

Northeast Newscast Episode 102: Behind the scenes with KCPD's Mounted Patrol Unit Aug 27, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Sergeant Joey Roberts, supervisor of the Mounted Patrol Unit.

Roberts discusses what a day in the life of a Mounted Patrol Officer looks like, the importance of community policing, what training looks like for both officers and horses, and introduces us to all the hard-working horses that make up the unit.

Northeast Newscast Episode 101: Is the TIPS Hotline truly anonymous? Aug 21, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Kevin Boehm, liaison with the Crime Stoppers program.

We are diving into the Crime Stoppers program, what it is, how it got started, and asking the question: is it truly anonymous?

Boehm discusses how the program is separate from the police department, how much money has been paid out in reward money, if any tipsters have ever been identified, and goes step-by-step into how exactly the tips are collected, recorded, and how the cash is paid out… without any face-to-face interaction.

Periodically Buzzed: 8.14.19 Edition Aug 15, 2019

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On this week's episode of Periodically Buzzed, the Northeast News staff discusses the headlines in the 8.14.19 issue of the Northeast News.

Northeast newscast Episode 101: A look at the mysteries of Stonehenge with British archaeologist David Dawson Aug 15, 2019

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On this extra episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with David Dawson, renowned British archaeologist and director of the Wiltshire Museum in England. Dawson will be giving a fascination presentation Friday, August 16th at Union Station in conjunction with the current Stonehenge exhibition.

In today’s podcast, Dawson explains the mysteries behind Stonehenge including a look at the lives of the people who fashioned Stonehenge, a preview of what visitors can expect at the exhibit, and a look into what he will be offering in his lecture.

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