Holidays at a glance: Memorial Day
By Tere SiqueiraObserved the last Monday in May, Memorial Day is when Americans remember all the men and women who have died defending the nation. Here are a few facts you might not know about this annual holiday:*First celebration: Memorial Day has its roots in the Civil War (1861-65). In May 1868, Gen. John A. […]
Local Hispanic shares experience as firefighter
By Angie Baldelomar Rogelio Gomez noticed a lack of Hispanic people in emergency and first responder-type jobs.That realization led him to become a firefighter.In 2016, Gomez started the training needed to work as one.“Cities are increasingly more diverse now, so seeing this diversity reflected in the people who serve the public is important,” he said.Gomez […]
U.S. economy recovering
By Roberta PardoThe U.S. economy is finally on the road to recovery.According to CNN Business’ Back-to-Normal Index, the economy in the United States is operating at 90% of where it was in early March 2020. Kansas is ranked 11th, with an economy operating at 95%. Missouri is ranked 30th with an economy operating at 89%.Experts, […]