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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
New COVID-19 Online Form Available to Wyandotte County Organizations, Employers and Individuals
Sign Up to get Vaccine UpdatesNow organizations, employers and individuals in Wyandotte County can go online to fill out a form and sign up to
Johnson County Vaccine Update
The Johnson County Department of Health & Environment (JCDHE) has the following update regarding COVID-19 vaccines recently received: *Received 1,000 doses from Health Partnership Clinic (1/11/21)*Received
Shawnee Mission North senior receives scholarship opportunities
By Roberta Pardo Shawnee Mission North High School senior Jorge Luis Coromac’s family could not be more excited for him. Coromac has become one of
KCMO mayor confirms new city manager, gives other city updates
By Angie Baldelomar Kansas City, Missouri’s city manager search has ended. On Oct. 29, the City Council voted 9-4 to appoint Brian Platt as the
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Extreme Weather Creating Urgency for Outdoor Pets
Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (PRCKC) staff are on the streets trying to help pets facing potentially deadly single-digit temps. Kansas City, MO: Weather extremes in
Javier Arroyo, Tenderloin Grill manager, dies at age 43
By Roberta Pardo Javier F. Arroyo passed away peacefully on Jan. 8 at KU Medical Center at age 43.Arroyo managed the Tenderloin Grill at 900
Mother shares experience with son’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis
By Angie Baldelomar Maria Orona’s life was forever changed when her 9-year-old son, Ramon, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Almost three months ago, Ramon
Area veteran recalls military service as Veteran’s Day approaches
By Angie Baldelomar When he was a sophomore in high school, Michael Alvarado told his parents he was going to enlist in the Navy as
Mattie Rhodes celebrating Dia de los Muertos virtually
By Angie Baldelomar The Mattie Rhodes Center is holding a different kind of celebration for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) this year.