Yvette Walker

Kansas City

Vice President and Editorial Page Editor at Kansas City Star

VP and Editorial Page Editor of The Kansas City Star. Former Dean of Students at OU's Gaylord College. Positively Joy podcast host, speaker & author.

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May 7: IE Latino Voices

1 week ago | kvcrnews.org | Yvette Walker

With KVCR News. I'm Yvette Walker. This is IE Latino Voices, where we invite representatives from Latino led and Latino serving organizations to share their stories and their impact in our region. Joining me today is Hilda Kennedy, Founder and President of AmPac Business Capital. Thanks for being with us today, Hilda. It's my honor. So, thank you for the invitation. Hilda, please share a bit about your background and how it led you to starting a business in funding and business capital.
Missouri ranks poorly in report on women: Can the state help us help ourselves?

2 weeks ago | kansascity.com | Yvette Walker

"Too many domestic violence cases are handled at the municipal level and not at the felony level," said new Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson. [email protected] If you live east of the state line, do you feel less safe these days? In the last few weeks, Missouri has landed on national lists that tout dangerous and risky living conditions.
April 30: IE Latino Voices

2 weeks ago | kvcrnews.org | Yvette Walker

With KVCR News, I'm Yvette Walker. This is IE Latino Voices, where we invite representatives from Latino led and Latino serving organizations to share their stories and their impact in our region. Joining me today is Dr Nandini Gowda, Internal Medicine Program Director for San Antonio Regional Hospital. Thank you so much for being with us today, Dr Gowda. Thank you, Yvette, for inviting me. So this is a very exciting time for your program and San Antonio Regional Hospital. Please tell us why.
Free press at risk: Attorney General Pam Bondi targets journalists in leaks

2 weeks ago | kansascity.com | Yvette Walker

Pam Bondi released a memo Friday reserving a Biden administration policy that protected journalists. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) TNS Attorney General Pam Bondi announced something in a memo Friday that could set back investigative journalism in a desperate time. Did you miss it? Journalists can once again be forced to provide "records and compelling testimony ...
April 23: IE Latino Voices

3 weeks ago | kvcrnews.org | Yvette Walker

With KVCR News, I'm Yvette Walker. This is IE Latino Voices, where we invite representatives from Latino led and Latino serving organizations to share their stories and their impact in our region. Joining me today is Dr Antoune Saad, board certified Pediatrician and Chairman of the pediatric department at San Antonio Regional Hospital. He is currently in private practice in Upland. Thank you so much for being with us. Thank you very much.
April 16: IE Latino Voices

4 weeks ago | kvcrnews.org | Yvette Walker

With KVCR News, I'm Yvette Walker. This is IE Latino Voices, where we invite representatives from Latino led and Latino serving organizations to share their stories and their impact in our region. Joining me today is Dr. Deepak Thiagarajan, internal medicine and geriatrics physician. Thank you so much for being with us today, Dr. Thiagarajan. Thank you so much for having me. So, when did you discover that you wanted to become a doctor? I actually wanted to be a doctor from a young age.
April 9: IE Latino Voices

1 month ago | kvcrnews.org | Yvette Walker

English | EspañolYvette Walker With KVCR News, I'm Yvette Walker. This is IE Latino Voices, where we invite representatives from Latino led and Latino serving organizations to share their stories and their impact in our region. Joining me today is Neurosurgeon Dr Yvette Marquez. Thank you so much for being with us today, Dr Marquez. Dr. Yvette Marquez Thank you for having me. What an honor. Yvette Walker The honor is absolutely mine.
KC schools bond passes with 85% approval. Proponents explain why and what's next

1 month ago | kansascity.com | Yvette Walker

"I felt like people are genuinely concerned about what's happening here in Kansas City for our children," said Superintendent Jennifer Collier. Facebook/Kansas City Public Schools In a conversation with The Star Editorial Board before the election, the members of the Yes for KC Kids coalition recognized the high hurdle in passing the $474 million bond for Kansas City Public Schools.
My expectations were high for fancy tea party at KC shop. It didn't disappoint

1 month ago | kansascity.com | Yvette Walker

Emilie's French Teas offers a tea party experience for 6-12 people. Each person can pick a different flavor of tea, from black to green, matcha oolong, white, rooibos and honeybush and tisanes varieties. Special to The Star The notes of French melodies "C'est Magnifique" and "La Vie En Rose" wafted through the air as we walked into the room. Croissants and sweet pastries lined the tables, with empty teacups waiting to be filled. It was an aesthetic and tasty start to the tea party.
My expectations were high for fancy tea party at KC shop. It didn’t disappoint

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Yvette Walker

Welcome back to our series Let’s Dish, Kansas City, showcasing some of our favorite restaurant meals. Hungry for more? You can sign up for our weekly food newsletter or send in your recommendations for must-try KC bites. The notes of French melodies “C’est Magnifique” and “La Vie En Rose” wafted through the air as we walked into the room. Croissants and sweet pastries lined the tables, with empty teacups waiting to be filled. It was an aesthetic and tasty start to the tea party.