IN THIS ISSUE:
•Obama State of the Union speech
•Scholarship opportunities
•NCLR “dark days” over in KC
•Obama State of the Union speech
•Scholarship opportunities
•NCLR “dark days” over in KC

By Angie Baldelomar For Dr. Alejandro Quiroga, leading Children’s Mercy “is a dream job, a phenomenal opportunity to grow with an organization that is full

By Tere Siqueira Laura Marquez is celebrating a business milestone. During October, Marquez Boots, Marquez’s Western wear store, is marking its 20th anniversary. The anniversary

Story and photos by Henning Sac Morales The Mexican Consulate in Kansas City begins its celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month and the Mexican Patriotic Festivities

By Tere Siqueira When a Greater Kansas City area family calls the Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR) after a loved one is detained

Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, right, and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Adam Hamilton participate in a debate at WDAF TV in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday,

By Angie Baldelomar Andre Reyes Jr. and Antonio Reyes grew up surrounded by music. The brothers are fourth-generation musicians, with their great-grandfather, grandfather and father

Photos and Story by Henning Sac Morales Shawnee, KS – Mercado Fresco officially opened its doors on October 7, 2026, at 7405 Quivira Road. This

By Tere Siqueira In Sue Moreno’s childhood home, creating art and fashion was a necessity. There wasn’t much money, Moreno recalled, so her mother made