Garner wins Unified Gov’t/KCK mayoral race
By Roberta Pardo First-time candidate Tyrone Garner was elected as mayor/CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, becoming the first afroamerican mayor in Kansas City, Kansas, history.Garner narrowly defeated incumbent David Alvey in the Nov. 2 general election, receiving 51% of the vote to Alvey’s 49.“I want to thank Wyandotte […]
Mattie Rhodes construye un nuevo centro de artes culturales
El Centro Mattie Rhodes está trabajando para crear un centro de artes culturales que sirva como un espacio con apertura para que todos los latinos muestren su cultura.El proyecto es parte de un plan de remodelación elaborado en 2010, indicó John Fierro, presidente/director ejecutivo de Mattie Rhodes. El plan incluía la aprobación de un edificio […]
Ayude a prevenir la propagación del COVID-19 durante la temporada navideña
Help Prevent COVID-19 Spread During Busy Holiday Season Everyone can do their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the busy holiday season. While we’re all eager to spend time with friends and family, there are some basic guidelines that the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) recommends so that we can all […]
Museo de Kansas busca llegar a la comunidad hispana y latina
By Tere Siqueira Según Paul Gutiérrez, director de la experiencia de visitantes y programación pública, el Museo de Kansas City atravesó una cambio de marca.“Con nuestra nueva misión y visión… vamos a ser el museo de la cultura y la historia”, dijo Gutiérrez durante una entrevista pocas semanas después de la reapertura. “Así que nos […]
Artista del área cumple un sueño
Héctor Trinidad Pérez-Sevilla, residente del área de Kansas City, hizo realidad uno de sus sueños cuando fue elegido por Kenny y los Eléctricos, una de sus bandas favoritas, para crear la portada de su nuevo disco.Saltó ante la oportunidad porque la música de la banda lo había ayudado a superar los episodios de depresión.“Siempre he […]
Voces Consulares: Frontera Esencial
Una de tantas consecuencias de la pandemia fue la suspensión de cruces de viajeros no esenciales a través de la frontera terrestre entre México y Estados Unidos por 20 meses, desde marzo del año pasado hasta la reapertura que tuvo lugar el primer minuto del pasado lunes 8 de noviembre.Quienes hemos tenido la oportunidad de […]
Dos Mundos turns purple to support pancreatic cancer fight
By Tere Siqueira Dos Mundos has “turned purple” in observation of November as World Pancreatic Cancer Month.As part of its observance, Dos Mundos has joined the Edgerton.Life Pancreatic Cancer Foundation in its mission to fight against the disease. The foundation was established to continue Andrew Fletcher Edgerton’s work to increase pancreatic cancer awareness and make […]
Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11 Now Available at Kmart Vaccination Site in KCK
The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 at the former Kmart site at 7836 State Avenue in KCK. These vaccines are available on a “while supplies last” basis due to the fact that the UGPHD received only 900 doses for the children’s’ vaccines in its initial […]
Aquarium coming to KCMO
By Chara An aquarium is coming in 2023 to the Kansas City area.Recently, the Kansas City Zoo announced plans to build an aquarium on its campus in Kansas City, Missouri. Expected to cost $75 million, it will be funded by the Zoological District, consisting of Jackson and Clay counties in Missouri, and through private donors.“We […]
Lugo growing her music career
By Roberta PardoElizabeth “Eli” Lugo’s music career is growing.Lugo started singing when she was 6. A DJ at an event at her local church heard her sing and invited her to the stage. Even at that age, Lugo never felt embarrassed about performing, she said.After that, Lugo’s mother encouraged her passion and found her music […]