Disposal programs implemented to assist with clearing storm debris
By Tere Siqueira Disposal programs implemented to assist with clearing storm debris Local and county governments are implementing disposal programs to help residents dispose of storm debris caused by the recent severe thunderstorms that hit the Kansas City area, multiple media outlets have reported.In Kansas, for example, Wyandotte County and the city of Lenexa have […]
Hearings on Evergy rate increase request underway
By Roberta PardoThe Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has started public hearings “to give Evergy customers an opportunity to learn more about the company’s rate increase request and to make comments before the commission,” per a July 6 KCC press release.The proposed increase — filed with the KCC in April — is an average monthly hike […]
Hispanic Chamber hosts Latina Leadership Summit
Story by Roberta Pardo / Photos courtesy by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of GKC The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City hosted the 2nd annual Latina Leadership Summit on June 28.Hosted at the The View at Briarcliff Event Space in Kansas City, Missouri, the summit gathered entrepreneurs, executives, innovators and community leaders to […]
Kansas City Museum reopens in July
The Kansas City Museum plans to reopen Corinthian Hall to the public on Thursday, July 6, 2023, after a temporary closure.A malfunction of the HVAC system occurred on January 11, 2023, causing water damage to select areas on all four floors of Corinthian Hall. The Kansas City Museum Foundation and the City of Kansas City […]
New stores to open at Oak Park Mall
Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, Kansas, has announced seven new businesses will open inside its building this spring and fall, as multiple area media outlets have reported.The new places include the following: *AME Golf & Brew Lounge: Slated to open in May, the sports bar and grill will feature such attractions as simulated golf […]
Hernandez celebrates animal rescues through art in KC
By CharaFor his contribution to the latest set of “Parade of Hearts” public installations in the Kansas City area, artist Juan Hernandez chose a subject dear to his heart: animal rescue.Called “Fergie Rescued” and located on Parallel Parkway in Kansas City, Kansas, the piece was inspired by Fergie, his rescued companion.“This heart is a depiction […]
Activists claim new law 2350 leads to racial profiling
By Chara Many activists are protesting against a Kansas law set to take effect on July 1 for fear it’ll lead to social profiling.Vetoed by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly but overridden in April in the state House and Senate, the legislation is House Bill 2350. The legislation is designed to create “the crimes of human […]
Dos Mundos celebrates 42 years of service
By Angie Baldelomar Dos Mundos is celebrating 42 years of serving the Hispanic community in Kansas City.Diana Reyes Raymer, Dos Mundos general manager, attributes the lasting success of the newspaper to being a grassroots media that focuses on covering local and regional news.“I am a strong believer that everyone has a story that needs to […]
Rodriguez seeks support in fight against cancer
Rodriguez seeks support in fight against cancer By Tere Siqueira Isidro Rodriguez Lopez faces the biggest challenge of his life: a battle with cancer.He’s requesting people to help him with his fight.Originally from Papaloapan, Oaxaca, Mexico, Rodriguez came to the United States in 2001, following in his brother’s footsteps. He has worked as a barber […]
La X 1250 AM debuts new look
By Angie BaldelomarReyes Media Group’s (RGM’s) KYYS studio — home of La X 1250 AM — is enjoying an updated space.After many years of operating with dated equipment, hosts and guests alike can enjoy the upgrades, said Ed Reyes, RGM business development manager.“It’s been nice to see the station get the improvements after many years […]