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Have an overdue book from the library? “Food for Fines” can help you and a food pantry

By Martin City Telegraph / September 12, 2026
Arts & Entertainment

Film shot around the metro area makes debut

By Martin City Telegraph / September 11, 2026
Arts & Entertainment

Want a good mystery? Mystery and thriller events are on the rise in south KC

By Martin City Telegraph / September 4, 2026
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Athletics

High school football season kicks off in south KC

By Andrew Banks / September 10, 2026
Athletics Local News

Grandview approves Agora KC pickleball permits amid sound concerns

By Tony Madden / August 3, 2026
Have an overdue book from the library? “Food for Fines” can help you and a food pantry
Arts & Entertainment/Community/Dining

Have an overdue book from the library? “Food for Fines” can help you and a food pantry

By Martin City Telegraph / September 12, 2026

For more than a decade, MCPL has offered the program, which has collected more than 245,000 items for local charities.

Hickman Mills sells Truman Elementary School to Islamic Society of Greater Kansas City
Education

Hickman Mills sells Truman Elementary School to Islamic Society of Greater Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / September 11, 2026

ISGKC plans to utilize the building for education purposes and to offer community services, such as open gym access and a food pantry. 

Caravel Autism Health opens in former Red Bridge Library building 
Business/Education

Caravel Autism Health opens in former Red Bridge Library building 

By Martin City Telegraph / September 11, 2026

“Parents appreciate that we love and care for their children, and that empathy is key to the program’s success.”

Film shot around the metro area makes debut
Arts & Entertainment

Film shot around the metro area makes debut

By Martin City Telegraph / September 11, 2026

Viewers might spot scenes filmed at Blue River Road, 79th and Metcalf in Overland Park, Excelsior Springs, and Milo Farm in Buckner, MO, where a Civil War-era cabin was constructed on the property. 

High school football season kicks off in south KC
Athletics

High school football season kicks off in south KC

By Andrew Banks / September 10, 2026

Friday night lights have officially begun. Here’s the south KC rundown on high school football from sports writer Andrew Banks.

Grandview man, 28, dies from injuries after Labor Day shooting
Local News

Grandview man, 28, dies from injuries after Labor Day shooting

By Tony Madden / September 8, 2026

Tajre Bass-Hill died on Monday evening following a shooting in the 8000 block of E. 88th Terrace that afternoon, according to KCPD.

Bus Route 50 now travels north to IRS, but its the south location that’s creating problems
Community/Local News

Bus Route 50 now travels north to IRS, but its the south location that’s creating problems

By Martin City Telegraph / September 8, 2026

The heavy construction equipment blocking the bus stop at 74th Terrace and Wornall is in the process of being moved and should be accessible by the end of September.

The man Quantrill couldn’t kill: The story of “Bullet Hole” Ellis
History

The man Quantrill couldn’t kill: The story of “Bullet Hole” Ellis

By Diane Euston / September 6, 2026

There are numerous accounts of the acts of violence that plagued the western border from

‘When is it our turn?’ south KC officials say to Roy Blunt Luminary Park
City Business

‘When is it our turn?’ south KC officials say to Roy Blunt Luminary Park

By Tony Madden / September 4, 2026

South Kansas City officials criticized the city’s spending before voting “no” on the Roy Blunt Luminary Park’s first phase of construction on Thursday.

Want a good mystery? Mystery and thriller events are on the rise in south KC
Arts & Entertainment

Want a good mystery? Mystery and thriller events are on the rise in south KC

By Martin City Telegraph / September 4, 2026

Mystery lovers can play detective from their seats at local theaters or step into the mystery itself.

Fall fun: Where to find pumpkin patches, hayrides, and apple picking in south KC
Arts & Entertainment/Home & Garden

Fall fun: Where to find pumpkin patches, hayrides, and apple picking in south KC

By Martin City Telegraph / September 4, 2026

Fall in south Kansas City means pumpkin patches, apple picking, corn mazes, cider donuts, hayrides, fall festivals, and lantern-lit nights out.

Kevin McManus returns to Sixth District Councilman job
City Business

Kevin McManus returns to Sixth District Councilman job

By Martin City Telegraph / September 3, 2026

“McManus is well regarded as a thoughtful policymaker rather than a ladder-climbing politician.”

State of Cass County: Officials talk canceled annex, other updates
Local News

State of Cass County: Officials talk canceled annex, other updates

By Tony Madden / September 1, 2026

Updates from the Cass County Commission included year-to-date numbers, details on the now canceled plan for a northern annex to the Cass County Sheriff’s Department and new voter-approved measures.

Plans for a senior center a possibility for Robandee Shopping Center 
South KC Perspective

Plans for a senior center a possibility for Robandee Shopping Center 

By Martin City Telegraph / August 31, 2026

5th District-at-Large City Councilman Darrell Curls said he is aware of three other groups interested in redeveloping the property, primarily for business purposes.  

Victim of road rage was a resident of Grandview
Local News

Victim of road rage was a resident of Grandview

By Martin City Telegraph / August 30, 2026

An adult male subject of interest remained on scene and was taken into custody by responding officers.

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