IN THIS ISSUE
- Armed citizens guard the National Guard
- Female soccer played earn less
- Minimum wage debate

Photos courtesy of Deanne Munoz, Founder and President of Chicano Center for the Arts On April 9, the second edition of the Viva La Chicana

By Tere Siqueira After nearly three years of construction, Southwest Boulevard is in its final stretch of renovation. Crews are preparing to deliver a renewed

Commentary by Tere Siqueira The Greater Kansas City area is about to take center stage in front of the world. This summer, Kansas City, Missouri,

In this issue • Parade of Hearts prepares 150 sculptures across KC • ApexSite Cleaning keeps growing • El Centro offers dual-language child care program

By Angie Baldelomar Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca recently announced he’s running for Jackson County executive in the August primaries. Abarca, who chairs the Jackson

In this issue • Cleaver presents $1.03 million check to Mattie Rhodes • Author brings World Cup mystery to young readers • Theatre in the

By Angie Baldelomar On May 7, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II presented a $1,031,000 check to the Mattie Rhodes Center at its headquarters in Kansas

By Tere Siqueira After nearly three years of construction, Southwest Boulevard is in its final stretch of renovation. Crews are preparing to deliver a renewed