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Arts & Entertainment Movie Reviews

Movies to watch over the holidays

By Martin City Telegraph / December 19, 2025
Arts & Entertainment

Former Martin City student returns home as movie producer and now author

By Martin City Telegraph / December 13, 2025
Arts & Entertainment

A Very Merry Christmas in South Kansas City!

By Martin City Telegraph / December 11, 2025
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History

The Pioneer Legacy of James H. & Eleanor Fry McGee

By Martin City Telegraph / December 14, 2025
History

A Warm Glow from Christmas Past

By Martin City Telegraph / November 30, 2025
Grandview gets a floral shop
Business

Grandview gets a floral shop

By Martin City Telegraph / December 20, 2025

Owners celebrate unique, social-media-ready space at December 11 ribbon cutting

Second house fire this week reported in Hickman Mills South neighborhood
Local News

Second house fire this week reported in Hickman Mills South neighborhood

By Martin City Telegraph / December 19, 2025

The house is only a couple of blocks from a previous fire on the same street.

Movies to watch over the holidays
Arts & Entertainment/Movie Reviews

Movies to watch over the holidays

By Martin City Telegraph / December 19, 2025

Remembering Rob Reiner’s best heartwarming films

Do you smell what I smell?
Business/Dining

Do you smell what I smell?

By Martin City Telegraph / December 18, 2025

Topsy’s cooks up popcorn and holiday aromas in Waldo

House fire in Hickman Mills South neighborhood
Local News

House fire in Hickman Mills South neighborhood

By Martin City Telegraph / December 17, 2025

No injuries were reported. Red Cross was requested for 3 individuals.

Avila names new head football coach
Athletics

Avila names new head football coach

By Martin City Telegraph / December 16, 2025

“Football, at its best, shapes character and builds community.”

Founder of Belton cat rescue makes Galapagos service trip
Community

Founder of Belton cat rescue makes Galapagos service trip

By Martin City Telegraph / December 15, 2025

San Cristóbal Island requires pets to be spayed or neutered to protect local wildlife

The Pioneer Legacy of James H. & Eleanor Fry McGee
History

The Pioneer Legacy of James H. & Eleanor Fry McGee

By Martin City Telegraph / December 14, 2025

Kansas City wouldn’t be Kansas City without the descendants of the McGee family.

Former Martin City student returns home as movie producer and now author
Arts & Entertainment

Former Martin City student returns home as movie producer and now author

By Martin City Telegraph / December 13, 2025

“My favorite part about filmmaking is I get to be a story-teller –to give a glimpse into other worlds.”

Missing teen last seen around 68th and Paseo
Local News

Missing teen last seen around 68th and Paseo

By Martin City Telegraph / December 12, 2025

She is known to have left without shoes and is not dressed appropriately for the weather conditions. 

Fawzi Eatz serves up famous phillies and more
Dining

Fawzi Eatz serves up famous phillies and more

By Martin City Telegraph / December 12, 2025

“I have a passion for cooking and seeing people enjoying my cooking,”

Special Toy Drive to benefit Holmes Garden children
Community

Special Toy Drive to benefit Holmes Garden children

By Martin City Telegraph / December 11, 2025

Neighborhood Association asks for community’s support

A Very Merry Christmas in South Kansas City!
Arts & Entertainment

A Very Merry Christmas in South Kansas City!

By Martin City Telegraph / December 11, 2025

A roundup of special holiday events

Westlake Hardware donates dog agility course to KC Pet Project
Community/Local News

Westlake Hardware donates dog agility course to KC Pet Project

By Martin City Telegraph / December 10, 2025

Shelter celebrates new dog park with “leash cutting” event

Best time of the year for local gift shops
Business

Best time of the year for local gift shops

By Martin City Telegraph / December 10, 2025

A roundup of festive stores in south KC

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