Andretti Indoor Karting and Games opens in Overland Park
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Inaugura Nuevo Centro de Entretenimiento en Overland Park ESP ENG Andretti Indoor Karting & Games inauguró oficialmente su nueva sede en Overland Park este martes por la tarde, marcando la llegada de un importante destino de entretenimiento para el área metropolitana de Kansas City. La ceremonia de corte de cinta […]
How to connect generations by observing Day of the Dead
By Tere Siqueira | Photos by Henning Sac Morales How to connect generations by observing Day of the Dead For many Hispanic families in the Greater Kansas City area and elsewhere in the United States, the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos in Spanish) is more than a ritual; it’s a quiet act […]
GCI to stage Blanco y Negro Gala at Arrowhead
By Chara Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI) is about to do something that CEO Beto Lopez considers to be significant for the nonprofit organization and the Latino community it serves. From 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 27, GCI will stage its annual Blanco y Negro Gala. The event will take place at Arrowhead Stadium – the […]
Martinez becomes FOX4 morning anchor
By Tere Siqueira A Latina will help Greater Kansas City area residents start each day. Recently, the FOX4 TV station in Kansas City, Missouri, announced Crystal Martinez will be a permanent anchor for its morning news team. Martinez, who joined FOX4 in March 2024 as its 4 p.m. news anchor, will co-anchor the 9 a.m.-noon newscasts, […]
Mega Pump travel center seeks approval from Independence
By Memo The planning commission approved Wally’s proposal at last night’s hearing, but this is not a final decision since the commission’s votes are not legally binding. The city council will make the final call. Officials tend to support controversial proposals unless they have ultimate authority, as opposing requires more courage than supporting. The confusion […]
Holy Cross festival strives to celebrate diversity and unity
By Teresa Siqueira A motto will guide the latest version of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish’s annual festival: “Many cultures, many languages, but one God, one faith, one community.” “Two years ago, we began doing the festival with a more intercultural vision,” the Rev. Marcos Lopez, parochial vicar, said during a recent interview. […]
Sister city gift to be placed on Southwest Boulevard
By Roberta Pardo A gift from Kansas City, Missouri’s sister city of Morelia, Mexico, might finally be displayed. After 12 years in storage, the sculpture featuring three bare-chested women or princesses lifting a bowl of fruit to the sky is one step closer to being showcased following the Municipal Arts Commission’s approval of its installation […]
La Vida Dulce adds homemade touch to desserts
By Chara A home-based dessert business in Independence, Missouri, is gaining loyalty from its customers, thanks to its handcrafted sweets. The business is La Vida Dulce. Founded by Selena Velazquez-Llamas, it offers various mini-desserts, including jellies, cheesecakes, carlotas and chocoflanes. Among the most popular treats at La Vida Dulce, however, are the chocoflanes, lemon carlotas and […]
Mass transit plans for World Cup are under development
By Roberta Pardo With the countdown to the 2026 men’s World Cup underway for the Greater Kansas City area, officials are working on plans to get people to and from games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and around the area, as reported recently by outlets like FOX-4 KC. Event organizers announced Monday (June 23) […]
Ricardo Martínez gives a voice to the area’s Hispanic community with Ozone Lair Media
By Chara Ricardo Martinez has worn many hats in his creative work – rapper, producer, songwriter and content creator. Lately, he’s been wearing his podcasting hat. Born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico, and a U.S. resident since age 6, Martinez hosts “Ozone Lair Media,” a bilingual podcast that highlights stories from the Greater Kansas City […]