Kansas City's Northeast Newscast

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Managing Editor Abby Hoover interviews actress Charisse Taylor about "Killers of the Flower Moon," based on the true story of members of the Osage Native American tribe of Osage County, Oklahoma, being murdered after oil is found on their land in the 1920's. They discuss Charisse's role in the film, her connection to Historic Northeast, her thoughts on casting, filming and working with director Martin Scorsese, and how her medical background played a role in the film, which was shot on location in Oklahoma. The film is in theaters locally starting this week.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell interviews Northeast Kansas City Historical Society's Kent Dicus about the upcoming Historic Homes Tour. Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be the tour's 10th year, this year featuring the beautiful Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood.This year's tour will be feature five historic homes on Gladstone Boulevard, including the Kansas City Museum, and the Longs' former motor garage on North Indiana. Tickets are on sale both in advance at nekchs.net and at the tour.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell catches up with Kansas City Museum Executive Director Anna Marie Tutera and Director of Inclusive Learning & Creative Impact Glenn North. They discuss the upcoming 8 Billion Ones exhibit with Randy Bacon, Day of the Dead events, an exhibit featuring past and present clients of ReStart, and other October events at the Museum. For more information, visit kansascitymuseum.org.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, Managing Editor Abby Hoover is joined by Estrella de Oro soccer club Coach Victor Daniel Muñiz. A lifelong resident of the Lykins neighborhood, Victor is now coaching the club his dad started in 2002. They discuss his family’s history in the neighborhood, how the community has changed over time, the need for youth mentorship, and their recent fundraiser. Follow Estrella de Oro (EDO Academy) at edoacademy.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/EDOacademy.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast we’re joined by Charles Lindsay, Community Outreach Center Manager at Healing House, to discuss Recovery Month. Charles shares Healing House’s mission, details on the organization’s substance use disorder counseling, and community outreach efforts. Marketing Coordinator Garrison Galley shares info about the organization’s biggest event of the year, the Hope Lives Here Gala, on October 7.

For more information about upcoming events and programs, visit healinghousekc.org.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell is joined by King Henry VIII and Levina Bookbinder of Canterbury, home to Kansas City's Renaissance Festival. They discuss the festival's living history program, themed weekends, jousting and other entertainment, artisans selling their wares, and much more. This year's Renaissance Festival runs weekends through October 15. For more information, visit kcrenfest.com.

En este episodio de Northeast Newscast, tenemos a Christy Moreno de RevEd donde nos cuenta de Padres Empoderados, la conferencia anual creada por Revolución Educativa. Christy nos cuenta sobre el propósito de la conferencia, que esperar y que herramientas los padres se llevarán a casa al final del evento. Para mas información por favor visite https://www.facebook.com/events/259244450154.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we’re joined by Aaron Deacon, Managing Director of KC Digital Drive. They’re spreading the word about the Affordable Connectivity Program, which gives eligible households a discount on internet access (see if you qualify at getacptoday.org). This is just one of KC Digital Drive’s many programs to make Kansas City a digital leader and to improve the quality of life for all people in the region. They’re working on closing the digital divide, driving digital innovation, and building Kansas City’s reputation as a capital of civic innovation and thoughtful adopter of technology.

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, the newsroom staff shares updates on current stories, changes to our team, our thoughts on Northeast, and how our readers and listeners can support us. Stay up to date with the Northeast News at northeastnews.net, email us at [email protected], or call us at (816) 241-0765.

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast Publisher Michael Bushnell is joined by Kenny Kieser, well-known photographer of the disastrous 1993 flood, and Kansas City Museum's Lisa Shockley and Denise Morrison. They discuss the 1993 flood exhibit at the Kansas City Museum -- which will be free and open to the public through September -- his experience photographing the damage, and the region's recovery.

For more information on the Kansas City Museum, visitkansascitymuseum.org.