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 […]
Editorial: The cost of surviving violent crime
United Way of Greater Kansas City and the Chiefs this month set up an emergency response fund to support survivors of the Feb. 14 mass shooting at the Chiefs Super Bowl rally. So far, the KC Strong Fund has surpassed $1 million in donations, which will be disbursed to survivors. For some survivors who don’t […]
Descanse en paz, Clara Reyes
By Angie Baldelomar Dos Mundos founder leaves void, legacy in GKC area Dos Mundos founder Clara Reyes passed away Feb. 17 at age 86.Reyes was deemed a pillar by the Hispanic community and — by many people in the Greater Kansas City area in general. For more than 40 years, she dedicated her life to […]
Lisa Lopez-Galvan dies in Chiefs parade/rally shooting
By Angie Baldelomar Radio personality Lisa Lopez-Galvan died Feb. 14 during the parade and rally in Kansas City, Missouri, celebrating the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory over San Francisco.A mother of two adult children, Lopez-Galvan hosted “Taste of Tejano,” a KKFI-FM radio show that not only featured new Tejano music but also shared community news […]