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

Uniting Cultures and Community: “Tejiendo Redes” Heading Toward World Cup 2026 The heart of Kansas City is beating with a special energy. This month, “Tejiendo

By Angie Baldelomar Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI) is about to achieve another milestone. On May 1-2, the nonprofit organization will stage the 100th edition of

By Angie Baldelomar | Photo courtesy of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department Longtime police officer Octavio “Chato” Villalobos is retiring soon. After 26 years,

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