The Toolbox, new resource center to help small businesses, to open in WyCo
By Angie BaldelomarA new resource center hopes to help small business owners in Wyandotte County, Kansas.The Toolbox is a one-stop center that seeks to help people either start or grow their businesses. Gabe Munoz (Muñoz in Spanish), local director of the ESHIP Communities Council — the organization behind the center — said services have been […]
GCI preparing Cinco de Mayo celebration
By Roberta PardoGuadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI) is bringing back its Cinco de Mayo celebration.Although the pandemic prevented GCI from staging it last year, GCI will host the celebration from 4 to 8 p.m. May 7 at the center’s administrative building, 1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez, in Kansas City, Missouri.“This fundraiser not only benefits our programs, […]
School districts planning in-person graduation ceremonies
By Angie Baldelomar As graduation season approaches, school districts in the Kansas City area are announcing their plans for this year’s graduation ceremonies.Unlike 2020, this year, Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools (KCKPS) will host in-person ceremonies. Dr. Troy Pitsch, KCKPS instructional improvement officer, said the school system had some more room to work with, in […]
KCI’s new terminal reaches halfway point
By Roberta Pardo Construction of Kansas City International Airport’s $1.5-billion new terminal has surpassed the halfway mark and officials have confirmed it remains on schedule and on budget.Officials showed off progress on the construction to the media during an April 6 onsite tour.“I couldn’t be more proud of where we are,” said Dan Moylan, senior […]
Homeless relocated from Westport camp to hotels
By Roberta Pardo People living in tents in Kansas City, Missouri’s Westport area have been relocated after camping at a site for weeks, as part of the city’s plan to help people experiencing homelessness.On April 9, buses started taking people living at Camp 6ixx to hotels, clearing out the area near the Westport Road, Southwest […]
SKC’s quest for third MLS Cup begins against Red Bulls
By Chara On Saturday (April 17), Sporting Kansas City will start its journey to win its third MLS Cup.That night, Sporting will open its season by facing the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. The Red Bulls are 3-1 in their last 10 home MLS games against Sporting. The last MLS meeting between […]
More than 8,000 vaccinated during two-day event at Arrowhead
By Roberta Pardo More than 8,000 individuals were vaccinated March 19 and 20 during the first “mega-vaccination” event in the state held at Arrowhead Stadium, according to the Kansas City Chiefs.Missouri Gov. Mike Parson touted the event.“It’s a proud day for me as governor to be here at Arrowhead today and see good things happening […]
Wyandotte County Residents 80 and Older Can Now Get COVID-19 Vaccines Without an Appointment
Remember to Bring Proof of Age and Address Good news for senior citizens age 80 and over in Wyandotte County! Now they can get COVID-19 vaccines without an appointment at the Unified Government Public Health Department’s mass vaccination facilities. Wyandotte County seniors over 80 can come in any time between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. […]
KC protesters calling justice for Donnie Sanders
Story by Roberta Pardo, Photo cortesy by Darrius Smith/KSHB-TV On March 6, a group of more than 50 protesters marched along Ward Parkway from Arno Park to Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker’s house in Kansas City, Missouri, calling for justice for Donnie Sanders, as reported by The Kansas City Star.Sanders was fatally shot and killed by […]
COVID-19 Vaccines at the Westside… the Bestside!
On behalf of the seniors of the Westside, the Westside CAN Center would like to express deepest gratitude to Truman Medical Center and Tony Aguirre Community Center for the coordination of the COVID-19 Vaccines on February 8th and 9th 2021. It was incredible to see the response of the community during this first time event. […]