Photos by Lia Caro



















Photos by Lia Caro




















Photos by Hennig Sac Morales Hispanic students, mentors, and business leaders from the Kansas City metropolitan area gathered for four days of hands-on entrepreneurship training

In this issue • Tensions escalate over ICE protests in Minnesota • Shogun Tigers Youth Academy opens in Mission, Kansas • Kansas reports record abortions

By Angie Baldelomar A staple in the Greater Kansas City area’s Hispanic community is closing soon. La Fonda El Taquito recently announced it’s officially closing

KANSAS CITY BROWNFIELDS INITIATIVE 1:30 – 2:30 pm; Friday, January 9, 2026 10th Floor Committee Meeting Room City Hall, 414 E. 12th St. Kansas City,

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

Commentary by Tere Siqueira The Greater Kansas City area is about to take center stage in front of the world. This summer, Kansas City, Missouri,

In this issue • Women’s History Month: Soileh Padilla offers leadership and inspiration for women this month • Hugo Ximello-Salido brings work to consulate walls

By Angie Baldelomar Mexican artist Hugo Ximello-Salido will have his art displayed at the Mexican Consulate in Kansas City, Missouri. Ximello-Salido — a multidisciplinary artist