In this issue:
- Immigrants treated inhumanely in US detention centers
- FBI rescues 149 sexually exploited children
- KC latino artist supporting emerging Latino artists

Federal shooting of American nurse sparks controversy By Tere Siqueira The fatal shooting of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti Jan. 24 by a U.S. Border

In this issue • Alex Pretti murdered at the hands of ICE • Mattie Rhodes hosts open house for new early learning center • Adelante

By Chara The 18th & Vine Historic District in Kansas City, Mo., opened a public art opportunity tied to its sweeping Revive the Vine initiative.

In this issue • CoreCivic Pushes Forward on Leavenworth ICE Facility • Latin dance studio wants to show dancing is for anyone • Kansas City

By Chara Parade of Hearts is expanding its impact across the Kansas City area. The organizers announced that 150 heart sculptures will be displayed throughout

In this issue • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Nuestra Latina 2026 • Wyandotte County Ethnic Festival set for April 25 • KCMO leaders urge

Federal and state governments will hurt untold numbers of Missouri women and their kids. Last April, President Donald Trump’s Justice Department terminated 373 grants from

By Roberta Pardo With the April 7 elections approaching and early voting underway, one issue stands out among the rest for Kansas City, Missouri, residents: