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 • La Fonda El Taquito closing after 47 years • Vigil held in KCMO for woman killed by ICE agent • Hispanic

By Angie Baldelomar Helen Ortiz tells people to let fear drive them Budding entrepreneur, bodybuilder and cancer survivor Helen Ortiz has learned the secret to

Commentary by Tere Siqueira The Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe remains relevant – and not just in Mexico, the country of its roots. Observed

By Roberta Pardo CoreCivic is one step closer to reopening its private prison in Leavenworth, Kansas, as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility.

By Tere Siqueira On Feb. 4, more than 60 Greater Kansas City area residents gathered for the launch of the program 1 Million Cups Kansas

A Greater Kansas City area dance studio focuses on teaching Latin genres like salsa and bachata to anyone who wants to learn. At Viva Social Dance

By Roberta Pardo CoreCivic is one step closer to reopening its private prison in Leavenworth, Kansas, as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility.

In this issue • The Ella Initiative promotes education for Latin American women • GKC area residents protest against ICE operations • Clinical psychologist urges