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Driven By Safety: Profile of a School Bus Driver

By Martin City Telegraph / August 22, 2026
Education

New public school projects underway as south KC starts 2026-27

By Tony Madden / August 19, 2026
Education

South KC private schools prepare for 2026-27 school year

By Tony Madden / August 18, 2026
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Dining Home & Garden

The return of the roadside stand

By Martin City Telegraph / August 21, 2026
Home & Garden

You can now toss paper cups and plastic to-go cups into your recycling bin

By Martin City Telegraph / August 18, 2026
Collision near Red Bridge and Holmes leads to loss of life
Local News

Collision near Red Bridge and Holmes leads to loss of life

By Martin City Telegraph / August 22, 2026

The boom truck had its emergency lights activated and was surrounded by tall orange traffic cones.

Driven By Safety: Profile of a School Bus Driver
Education

Driven By Safety: Profile of a School Bus Driver

By Martin City Telegraph / August 22, 2026

“We’re the first face they see when they’re going to school, and the last face they see when they’re leaving school.”

The return of the roadside stand
Dining/Home & Garden

The return of the roadside stand

By Martin City Telegraph / August 21, 2026

The southland is home to a handful of honor-system farmstands. Shoppers take what they’d like and leave cash or digital payment in the box.

Leawood names new fire chief
Local News

Leawood names new fire chief

By Martin City Telegraph / August 19, 2026

He will officially begin serving as Fire Chief on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.

New public school projects underway as south KC starts 2026-27
Education

New public school projects underway as south KC starts 2026-27

By Tony Madden / August 19, 2026

South KC area public schools are set to begin the 2026-27 school year next week.

You can now toss paper cups and plastic to-go cups into your recycling bin
Home & Garden

You can now toss paper cups and plastic to-go cups into your recycling bin

By Martin City Telegraph / August 18, 2026

Kansas City’s recycling centers operate through a partnership with Bridging The Gap.

South KC private schools prepare for 2026-27 school year
Education

South KC private schools prepare for 2026-27 school year

By Tony Madden / August 18, 2026

From new lab infrastructure to expanded transportation options, south KC private schools are gearing up for 2026-27.

Who should be Kansas City’s next police chief? You should have a say
South KC Perspective

Who should be Kansas City’s next police chief? You should have a say

By Martin City Telegraph / August 18, 2026

During Chief Graves’ relatively brief tenure as chief, as of August 10 in recent years, homicides have gone down significantly from 123 year-to-date homicides in 2023 to only 77 this year.

CatVideoFest held over for second weekend at Glenwood Arts
Arts & Entertainment

CatVideoFest held over for second weekend at Glenwood Arts

By Martin City Telegraph / August 14, 2026

10% of ticket sales will benefit Melissa’s Second Chances, a 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue in Shawnee. 

Callie Mae’s Barkery and Bath expands from Waldo base
Business

Callie Mae’s Barkery and Bath expands from Waldo base

By Martin City Telegraph / August 10, 2026

“My background is culinary. So the treats are our focus.”

The Dog Days of Summer: How Kansas Citians over time dealt with the heat
History

The Dog Days of Summer: How Kansas Citians over time dealt with the heat

By Martin City Telegraph / August 9, 2026

The next time you grumble about stepping outside into another sweltering Kansas City afternoon, remember that generations before us endured the same relentless heat with little more than shade trees, hand fans, open windows and ingenuity.

Blighted area in Hickman Mills to see ‘true-to-market’ townhouses, apartments
Business/Local News

Blighted area in Hickman Mills to see ‘true-to-market’ townhouses, apartments

By Tony Madden / August 7, 2026

La Cima en Loma Vista is set to include a luxury townhome development and modern apartment complex.

Phil LeVota charged in ‘bribery scheme’ involving DaRon McGee
2026 Primary Election/Local News

Phil LeVota charged in ‘bribery scheme’ involving DaRon McGee

By Tony Madden / August 7, 2026

A federal indictment alleges LeVota offered a candidate a job in exchange for dropping out of the race. 

How south Kansas City voted in the Aug. 4 election
2026 Primary Election

How south Kansas City voted in the Aug. 4 election

By Tony Madden / August 6, 2026

South Kansas City voters made important decisions about leadership, the petition process, taxes and more.

Author talks, games and more at Main Street Belton bookstore
Arts & Entertainment

Author talks, games and more at Main Street Belton bookstore

By Kristina Panos / August 6, 2026

Set your sights on Faded Pages Bookstore, located at 319 Main St. in Belton.

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