Kansas + Kansas Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 12, 2009

Caminos: Jonathan Suarez – Life of Experiences – of Kansas City KS is a well-traveled man which becomes his 90 years of age

October 1, 2009

Call to Action to Help More Hispanic Children – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Topeka is issuing a challenge to the Latino community, as we head into the second half of Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 17, 2009

Kansas State University will use a special $50,000 grant to expand university efforts for the retention and academic success of Latino students.

September 10, 2009

Celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy the full spectrum of Latino arts at the Latino Arts Festival in Kansas City, Kan.

September 3, 2009

Wichitan Shala Perez took over as executive director of the Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission this week.

August 24, 2009

Entravision launches Univision affiliate in Wichita-Hutchinson, Kansas

Dillons officials on Monday announced plans for the company’s first Hispanic-themed store – Witchita, Kansas

August 5, 2009

A group of Topekans are ready to launch a program to encourage Latino high school students to not only earn their diplomas but also get college degrees and take on leadership roles in their community.

August 3, 2009

About 3,000 years’ worth of Mexican artistry makes up one of the latest Wichita Art Museum exhibits. “Los Artes de Mexico,” or “The Arts of Mexico,” runs until Sept. 6 and features work from artists such as painter and muralist Diego Rivera.

July 20, 2009

Kansas Lawyer Leads Local Fight Against Illegal Immigration – Kris W. Kobach

June 5, 2009

Robbers have hit Hispanic businesses in Johnson County 16 times since November. – Kansas

May 29, 2009

The University of Kansas has hired a special recruiter to work with the growing Latino population in southwest Kansas. Toni Casados

March 21, 2009

HISPANIC WOMEN HOPE TO RE-ENERGIZE WICHITA GROUP – Hispanic women hope to re-energize group

March 16, 2009

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius appointed Wichita State University student Paul Cruz to a commission addressing Hispanic affairs. – Kansas

March 15, 2009

Despite the economic downturn, local Hispanic bakeries and tortillerias here are booming while gaining more Anglo customers. – Kansas

March 10, 2009

After bringing new leadership and diplomacy to the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, its president, CiCi Rojas, is being tapped to do the same for the Republican Party in Kansas.

December 28, 2008

Kansas City Kansas Community College will expand its English as a Second Language program, hoping to eventually reach up to 500 students a semester.

December 22, 2008

Kansas legislators who want to crack down on illegal immigration are changing their strategy for getting something passed. – to deal with illegal immigration through smaller bills next year

December 15, 2008

Methodists hope to unify Hispanics. The Latino population has been growing in Jackson County, but it remains largely fractured, community leaders say. To bring Hispanics together, the Latino Community Center opens today in Holton. – Kansas

November 19, 2008

More than 150 area high school students and their counselors attended the Latino Leadership Summit last month at the University of Kansas.

September 24, 2008

Albert Guardado, Olympic gold medal boxer, returns to his alma mater, Washburn, to speak about his “Olympic Dream” – Kansas

September 16, 2008

5th Annual MANA de Topeka Awards

Former Wichita State star Jason Perez knows not many Hispanics make it in big-time college basketball. He knows because his hometown newspaper once did a story documenting the numbers.

September 15, 2008

“No Gracias” For Mexican Restaurants at Hispanic Celebration – Health Department does not let Los Potrillos and Chikuitos serve food – Salinas, Kansas

September 10, 2008

Council seeks to spur Hispanic enrollment – University of Kansas Provost creates Latino Vision Council to attempt to draw in more minority students.

August 26, 2008

University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Introduces New Latino/a Studies Minor

August 20, 2008

In his first trip to Wichita, the president and chief executive of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce offered praise to the local chamber and a promise to collaborate.

August 17, 2008

A federal judge ruled Friday that a Wichita Catholic school policy requiring students to speak only English didn’t break any civil rights laws.

August 14, 2008

English-Only Trial: Day Two – Three families are suing Saint Anne Catholic School in Wichita for discrimination because of its “English-only” rule.

August 5, 2008

Educators from every educational level and Hispanic community leaders from across Kansas have formed the Latino Vision Council to help recruit and retain more Hispanic students at the University of Kansas.

July 28, 2008

Puerto Ricans living in Wichita connect at second annual event – Kansas

July 24, 2008

Kansas legislators talked tough about immigration reforms before the last session started. But in the end, they couldn’t agree on any. Changes in state law may be unlikely in the next session, too, if the views of south-central Kansas legislative candidates are any indication.

July 21, 2008

Mariachi Mama in Topeka, Kansas

July 15, 2008

Politicians Courting Hispanic Voters; Topekans React

July 10, 2008

Before passing draconian immigration bill, one state (Kansas) conducts self-audit to see if illegal immigration hype matches the facts (Latina Lista)

June 30, 2008

Jump in Hispanics energizes economy in Kansas county

June 19, 2008

Snippet: Comic book writer, Jai Nitz from Lawrence, Kansas, wrote the first Spanish-only project released by DC Comics. It’s the June edition of ‘The Blue Beetle’

Alliance Plans Outreach to Spanish-Speaking Workers – Wichita, Kansas

June 17, 2008

Immigrant case puts hospital in a bind – A woman seriously injured in a fall several months ago is illegally in the U.S., which means she is not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare. – Wichita

June 5, 2008

Orlando Dominguez crafts future while in college – McPherson, Kansas

May 20, 2008

Families sue St. Anne over ‘English only’ – English must be spoken at all times during school day – Wichita, Kansas

May 5, 2008

Mexico Governor, City Discuss Relations – Durango & Wichita

April 30, 2008

New Officers elected at Kansas League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Annual State Convention

April 24, 2008

Wichita Hispanic Chamber to honor three members – Kansas

April 16, 2008

University of Kansas Taps Leaders Across Kansas for First Meeting of Latino Vision Council

April 13, 2008

Kansas General Market Property buys Hispanic Newspaper – Tiempos in Wichita

March 24, 2008

Immigration law in Kansas brings upheaval for mixed couples, where one is illegal

March 20, 2008

Kansas targets employers who don’t pay immigrant workers

March 10, 2008

In-state tuition for immigrants looks safe – Kansas

March 9, 2008

Immigration laws affect mixed families – Kansas

February 26, 2008

Kansas opens debate on illegal immigration

Letter: Hispanic issues ignored – Hispanic Day at the Kansas Statehouse

Hispanic voters voice support for Democratic presidential candidates – Dodge City, Kansas

February 18, 2008

Proof of citizenship before voter registration is debated in Kansas

February 14, 2008

Immigration debate gets emotional – Discussion in Topeka centers on Sen. Peggy Palmer’s proposed Kansas Illegal Immigration Relief Act.

Wichita Hispanic Chamber panel to talk about marketing

February 13, 2008

Terrones, Gomez reappointed to state advisory panels – Kansas

February 11, 2008

Objections to immigration bills growing – Kansas

Strict Oklahoma law on immigration will affect Kansas

January 31, 2008

Oklahoma business leaders have a word of advice for Kansas lawmakers rushing to impose harsh new anti-immigrant penalties and mandates on businesses: Don’t go there.

January 29, 2008

Kansas University Conference to Explore Ever-growing Latino/a Population, Effect on Kansas

January 28, 2008

Missouri and Kansas are pushing tougher laws on illegal immigration

Kansas Law to Affect Driver’s Licenses

January 24, 2008

Kansas Democrats pitch their immigration reform bill – go after employers, not immigrants

January 23, 2008

Assess costs of immigration, new laws

Did You Know? In Kansas, state government spent $1 million last year complying with a federal proof-of-citizenship requirement for HealthWave, the state children’s health insurance program for low-income families. How many illegal immigrants did the dragnet nab? One.

January 8, 2008

U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda addresses immigration issues – Kansas

January 2, 2008

Economic inequality is key to immigration

December 3, 2007

Immigrants gather to address arrests, other concerns – Dodge City, Kansas

November 28, 2007

School event aims to involve Hispanic dads – Wichita

November 25, 2007

Kansas health officials trying to help ‘Mexican Mennonites’

November 11, 2007

Film gives Hispanic vets a voice – “Kansas Hispanic Veterans Remembered”

October 26, 2007

Catholic school’s English-only rule draws parent complaints – Wichita, Kansas

October 25, 2007

University of Kansas to provide information on college preparation to Latino high school students

October 22, 2007

Mexican Village sign dedicated – Dodge City, Kansas

October 15, 2007

Spain’s Abengoa to build U.S. biomass ethanol plant in Kansas

October 14, 2007

Hispanics make up the majority of USD 443’s students – Dodge City, Kansas – (elementary schools are 80% Hispanic)

October 11, 2007

Local Spanish-language show marks first year – Al Dia Con Sabor Latino – Wichita, Kansas

October 8, 2007

Latino artist’s sign sets Kansas City’s West Side apart from the neighboring Crossroads

October 4, 2007

Hispanic group honors Latinas – Mana de Wichita

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City celebrates its 30 year anniversary with its Annual Noche de Gala Awards Celebration on Friday, November 16, 2007

September 26, 2007

Senator Roberts Announces $1.7 Million in grants to three Kansas Colleges

September 24, 2007

My Story By Martha Sanchez – Javier Mendoza – Fugitive – from America’s most wanted

September 18, 2007

KCK restaurateur David Alvarado dies – Kansas City, Kansas

September 13, 2007

Immigrants’ kids grow up in dual-language world – Kansas

Rally for Immigrant Rights in Downtown Wichita

September 11, 2007

US pastors deal with fearful immigrants after tribal raid – Wichita, Kansas

September 10, 2007

Library exhibits Hispanic history – Wichita

September 9, 2007

Latina leaders in the Topeka community recognized

Latino hip-hop hits a note – Wichita, Kansas

August 22, 2007

Royals Set “Viva Los Royals” Celebration

August 21, 2007

Did You Know? While unauthorized entry into the United States is illegal, being in the country after having entered illegally is not necessarily a crime, according to a new ruling by the Kansas Court of Appeals.

Spanish-speaking residents in southeast Kansas will soon have a new radio channel. – Pittsburg

August 20, 2007

New license law has ripple effect on illegal immigrants – Kansas (you need a social security number now)

August 18, 2007

Meatpacking remakes rural U.S. towns in new immigration frontier- Dodge City, Kansas

August 16, 2007

U.S. Attorney In Kansas Says Tribe Being Investigated

August 13, 2007

Hispanic Chamber adds executive director – Abel Perez – Wichita, Kansas

July 23, 2007

Topeka NAACP Welcomes Hispanic Leader

July 9, 2007

Kansas Hispanic activist says he’ll return to Mexico

July 1, 2007

Hispanic Reformation – The number of Spanish-speaking evangelicals is growing, in Wichita and across the U.S.

June 28, 2007

English among states new laws – Kansas

June 24, 2007

Kansas University Helps Host Annual Kansas Latino Youth Leadership Institute

June 11, 2007

Butler pursues Hispanic students in Wichita

May 29, 2007

Pair hope to launch Spanish radio program – Lawrence, Kansas

May 14, 2007

Tax from illegals remains in states – Missouri & Kansas

May 13, 2007

Gov. signs bill making English the official language of Kansas

May 3, 2007

MEDirect Latino Inc. Licensed to Provide Products and Services to the Kansas Medicaid Program

Minuteman, Hispanic group end touted alliance – Kansas (citing racism)

May 1, 2007

KU School Of Medicine Student Elected To Lead National Network of Latin American Medical Students

Governor Sebelius Names Steve A. Cisneros to Lead Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs

April 25, 2007

Toyota Launches Literacy Program for Hispanic and Other Immigrant Families in Wichita

April 24, 2007

Dodge City post office becomes bilingual – Kansas

April 22, 2007

Government bodies devoid of Hispanics – Wichita, Kansas

April 5, 2007

Did You Know? Among major population groups, Hispanic teens exhibit the highest pregnancy rate (53.0 per 1,000 female age-group population) in Kansas

April 3, 2007

Hispanic Chamber marks year of growth – Wichita, Kansas

Catholic church responds to Hispanic needs in Southwest Kansas, Liberal

March 28, 2007

Kansas: House returns illegal-immigrant bill to committee

March 27, 2007

Hispanic development group picks Bernardo Ramirez as new exec – Kansas City

March 26, 2007

Kansas Supreme Court Rules Wage Law Applies to Illegal Immigrants Too

March 22, 2007

Kansas bills target migrants

Villarreal, 24, is the new admissions counselor and minority student recruiter at the Andover campus – Kansas

March 14, 2007

Latino writers series brings poet to public library – Kansas City

March 7, 2007

Lawrence home to growing market for English classes – Kansas

Illegal immigrants draw legislators eye – Kansas

March 5, 2007

Project aims to help Hispanics gain lost wages -Kansas City

February 22, 2007

Hispanic students urged to excel at University of Kansas seminar

February 15, 2007

University of Kansas to Host Latino Leadership Summit – February 20th

Roque Riojas, President: 34th (Red Bull)Division

Tyson immigrant workers plan vote on unionization – Kansas

February 8, 2007

Illegal immigrants held hostage – Kansas

February 7, 2007

Minuteman Group Finds Ally In Latino Alliance – Kansas

February 1, 2007

English creates Capitol buzz – Kansas

January 26, 2007

Mary Lou Jaramillo named first female CEO of El Centro, Inc. – Kansas City

January 24, 2007

Kansas legislators looking at ways to deal with illegal immigrants

January 22, 2007

Experts: Immigration laws not a solution – Kansas

January 10, 2007

Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce launches program for Latino businesses

January 3, 2007

Chep Alonzo: Duty, honor – WWII Vet in Kansas

January 2, 2007

Pablo Estrada – Developing Wichita’s first Spanish-language programming

December 20, 2006

Parents seek Spanish speaking child-care providers

December 19, 2006

Do the children go or stay behind? Deportation orders split families – Kansas

December 17, 2006

Emporia’s Bilingual Christmas Pageant – Kansas

December 8, 2006

Kansas State’s Clemente Jaquez-Herrera Receives Gilman International Scholarship To Study Abroad In Orvieto, Italy

December 6, 2006

English-Spanish bilingual newspaper launched in Kansas