On this issue
- Trump makes case for wall; Democrats call for ending shutdown
- Backlog of area immigration cases reflects pain of immigration crisis
- Border Patrol agents fire tear gas into Mexico

In this issue • Southwest Boulevard nears completion ahead of the World Cup • Angelina Solis driven by love as she cares for her children

A key principle shared by the world’s various spiritual teachings is kindness. The Dalai Lama’s philosophy of Buddhism is this: “My religion is kindness.” One

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

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 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