WEEKLY/SEMANAL - KANSAS CITY, MO

The final sound of the whistle cuts through the roar of a crowd anxious to see their team secure a spot in the next round. The agony of the game carried to exhaustion finds its closing in the most annoying sound for some, and equally welcomed signal for others. The shrill of the whistle cuts though the din of frenzied fans.

The FIFA World Cup promises to bring adventure to town this summer, but one Kansas City author has added some mystery and intrigue to the highly-anticipated global event.

Our Lady of Guadalupe (OLG) Fiesta Topeka Coordinating Committee is putting the final plans in place for the 93rd anniversary celebration of their beloved cultural festival, Fiesta Topeka, scheduled for July 14-18, 2026 on the OLG church grounds at 201 NE Chandler St., in the Oakland neighborhood.