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Vigil held in KCMO for woman killed by ICE agent
By Tere Siqueira On Jan. 10, around 1,000 demonstrators gathered at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, Missouri, in protest of the Jan. 7 shooting in
TSA to implement fee for travelers without Real ID
By Chara Federal transportation officials are warning travelers that a new fee will be applied to passengers at airport security checkpoints without a Real ID
Kansas City presenta mapas de transporte para el Mundial 2026
Kansas City ha publicado oficialmente los mapas de transporte para ayudar a los residentes y visitantes a desplazarse durante la Copa Mundial de la FIFA
Redemptorist Church set for Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration
By Chara The Redemptorist Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is preparing to host its celebration to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, as observed
How to step up as a community leader
By Tere Siqueira Being a community leader doesn’t require a title, a degree or years of experience. Everywhere, people are displaying leadership by responding to
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GKC area residents protest against ICE operations
By Roberta Pardo Frigid temperatures didn’t stop Greater Kansas City area residents from staging outdoor protests. On Jan. 30, hundreds of demonstrators gathered across the area
La Fonda El Taquito closing after 47 years
By Angie Baldelomar A staple in the Greater Kansas City area’s Hispanic community is closing soon. La Fonda El Taquito recently announced it’s officially closing
Cigar lounge provides place to unwind, connect
By Chara A Kansas City, Missouri, establishment has become a place for Greater Kansas City area residents to unwind and connect with other members of the
Westside 24th Christmas celebration!
Story and photos by Jorge Coromac On Dec. 6, the Westside neighborhood celebrated its 24th annual Christmas party. From 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 47
Nebraska Hispanic grocery store to open location in Topeka
By Angie Baldelomar Nebraska-based Hispanic supermarket is expanding into Kansas. On Saturday (Dec. 6), Supermercado Nuestra Familia is opening its new location in Topeka with