Kc Hispanic News

Kansas City Hispanic News is a bilingual English–Spanish weekly publication that has served Hispanic and Latino communities throughout the greater Kansas City area since 1996. Designed as a mainstream community newspaper with a strong cultural focus, it provides local news, public information, and community updates tailored to Spanish-speaking and bilingual audiences across Missouri and Kansas. The publication targets a large regional Latino population — nearly 200,000 residents — spanning multiple cities and counties on both sides of the state line, including Kansas City, Independence, Lee’s Summit, Overland Park, Olathe, Topeka, and surrounding areas. With a print run of approximately 10,000 copies and an estimated weekly readership of about 35,000, the newspaper distributes complimentary copies through strategic locations such as retail businesses, churches with large Hispanic congregations, health centers, and community service agencies. This distribution model ensures accessibility while maximizing reach within Latino households. Owned and published by Joe Arce, the outlet benefits from leadership with deep civic involvement in local organizations and advisory boards. The editorial team collectively brings decades of experience in journalism and graphic arts, contributing to the paper’s role as both an information source and a communication bridge between institutions, advertisers, and Hispanic communities. Through bilingual reporting and targeted distribution, Kansas City Hispanic News aims to inform, connect, and empower Latino residents across the region.