Jimenez family tells their story with autism and Fragile X syndrome
By CharaA Kansas City area resident celebrates her child’s accomplishments while he manages fragile X syndrome and encourages other mothers with children with the condition to do the same.Andrea Pérez of Overland Park, Kansas, has a 24-year-old son who was diagnosed with Autism and Fragile X Syndrome when he was 2 years old. The U.S. […]
Kansas Department of Corrections has openings as Correction Officer
By Chara The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) is seeking candidates committed to promoting safety and responsibility through best practices. The KDOC is looking for correction officers that can start earning $41,870 per year.Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess the equivalent of a high school diploma, and pass a physical test and […]
Sun Fresh, La Gran D 1340 AM and Dos Mundos partner for annual kid’s day event
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Ed ReyesSun Fresh Market Calle 18, in partnership with the radio station La Gran D (1340 AM) and Dos Mundos Newspaper, is hosting its 14th annual event to celebrate Dia del Nino (Niño in Spanish).From 4 to 7 p.m. May 1, the community can visit the parking lot […]
GCI seeks volunteers for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
By Chara GCI seeks volunteers for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta The annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, hosted by Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI), is coming. And as the three-day celebration approaches, organizers are seeking volunteers to help ensure its success.“Volunteers will be mostly helping us with the setup, manning and breakdown of the event, such as manning […]
Second “Made for KC BBQ Championship” Grand Champion Takes Over BBQ restaurant at Kansas City International Airport
O.G. Bandits, the winner of the second-annual Made for Kansas City BBQ Championship, celebrated the start of a one-year showcase in the Made of KC BBQ Experience restaurant at Kansas City International Airport with an official passing of the barbecue trophy from inaugural competition winners, Smoke ‘n Magic. This milestone comes as Kansas City International Airport […]
Be a Force of Nature: Be Prepared
Kansas City, KS – The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) encouraged everyone to get prepared as this week spotlights severe weather preparedness week. Be a Force of Nature by knowing your risk, taking action, and being an example of where you live. The UG is committed to being a leader […]
Childhood providers support Kelly’s budget initiative
By CharaMore than 1,000 early childhood providers and stakeholders across Kansas are endorsing Gov. Laura Kelly’s state budget proposal to invest $56 million in “early childhood services and workforce enhancements,” her office stated in a Feb. 28 press release.The supporters expressed their approval via a letter sent recently to Kansas legislators emphasizing how important high-quality […]
Proposed baseball stadium faces challenges with workers, Crossroads
By Tere Siqueira The Kansas City Royals’ plans for a new downtown stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, have hit a snag.The pro baseball team is reportedly struggling to reach agreements with workers, and people who live and/or work in the Crossroads Arts District. According to media reports, labor groups have pushed for affordable housing and […]
Eastern Airlines to bring 165 jobs, $4.7-million investment to area
By Tere Siqueira One of the country’s oldest airlines is about to make Kansas City, Missouri, its home base.As multiple media outlets reported Feb. 21, Eastern Airlines has named Kansas City as the location for its new headquarters. Its current headquarters are in Wayne, Pennsylvania – an unincorporated Philadelphia suburb.“We did look at a number […]
KCMO advocates for gun control after mass shooting
By Tere SiqueiraKansas City, Missouri, officials are grappling with their limited power to address local gun violence following the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Union Station.As multiple media outlets reported, the shooting occurred during a parade-and-rally celebration to commemorate the Kansas City Chiefs’ latest Super Bowl title. The shooting – which left radio disc jockey […]