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Work dates extended on ramp and lane closure on 71 Hwy and Bannister Road

By Martin City Telegraph / March 27, 2026
Local News

Work dates extended on ramp and lane closure on 71 Hwy and Bannister Road

By Martin City Telegraph / March 27, 2026
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Easter 2026: What’s happening across the Southland

By Martin City Telegraph / March 26, 2026
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Habits on the Hill: How the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet helped educate a growing Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / March 22, 2026
History

Barbers, Business and Ballots: The Rise of the Jordan Family (Part 2)

By Martin City Telegraph / March 8, 2026
Work dates extended on ramp and lane closure on 71 Hwy and Bannister Road
Local News

Work dates extended on ramp and lane closure on 71 Hwy and Bannister Road

By Martin City Telegraph / March 27, 2026

Right lanes will be closed on 71 Hwy starting April 1st.

Work dates extended on ramp and lane closure on 71 Hwy and Bannister Road
Local News

Work dates extended on ramp and lane closure on 71 Hwy and Bannister Road

By Martin City Telegraph / March 27, 2026

Right lanes will be closed on 71 Hwy starting April 1st.

Chicken Bo-Bao takes over Dunkin Donuts space 
Dining

Chicken Bo-Bao takes over Dunkin Donuts space 

By Martin City Telegraph / March 27, 2026

Korean fried chicken, while popular at several suburban restaurants in the Kansas City metro, was lacking in south Kansas City.

Easter 2026: What’s happening across the Southland
Arts & Entertainment/Dining

Easter 2026: What’s happening across the Southland

By Martin City Telegraph / March 26, 2026

Easter Sunday lands on April 5 this year, and the weeks leading up to it are full of special events with egg hunts, bunny visits, brunches, and holiday treats.

Driver dies of injuries at 85th and Hickman Mills Drive
Local News

Driver dies of injuries at 85th and Hickman Mills Drive

By Martin City Telegraph / March 25, 2026

This marks fatality #18 compared to #12 at the same time last year.

Habits on the Hill: How the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet helped educate a growing Kansas City
History

Habits on the Hill: How the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet helped educate a growing Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / March 22, 2026

The story of St. Teresa’s Academy showcases the tenacity of an early Catholic priest, an order of nuns and how the institution they founded successfully grew from a small building into a suburban campus.

At 63, Belton woman takes bicycle journey across the country
Athletics/Health/Senior Living

At 63, Belton woman takes bicycle journey across the country

By Martin City Telegraph / March 21, 2026

“It’s a bunch of grandmas riding across the country.”

The City targets illegal gambling machines
Local News

The City targets illegal gambling machines

By Martin City Telegraph / March 20, 2026

Violation is punishable by as much as $1000 per gambling machine, according to the ordinance.

Live from Raymore! Foxwood Springs senior volunteers run TV station
Community/Senior Living

Live from Raymore! Foxwood Springs senior volunteers run TV station

By Martin City Telegraph / March 20, 2026

“There are so many stories here….so many people who have done so many interesting things.”

Lou Eisenbrandt recalls year as Army nurse during peak of Vietnam War
Arts & Entertainment/Community

Lou Eisenbrandt recalls year as Army nurse during peak of Vietnam War

By Martin City Telegraph / March 19, 2026

“I don’t think we were as irreverent as they were on M*A*S*H,” Eisenbrandt said. “But we were close.”

Woman reported missing around 83rd and Ward Parkway
Local News

Woman reported missing around 83rd and Ward Parkway

By Martin City Telegraph / March 18, 2026

If located, call 911 or notify the KCPD Missing Persons Section at 816-234-5043.

South Kansas City Spring Break: Big fun on a small budget
Arts & Entertainment

South Kansas City Spring Break: Big fun on a small budget

By Martin City Telegraph / March 18, 2026

Enjoy an affordable staycation exploring attractions right in your own backyard.

Fire reported at Ruskin Hills townhome
Local News

Fire reported at Ruskin Hills townhome

By Martin City Telegraph / March 16, 2026

Unknown  at this time how many will be displaced.

South Kansas City businesses kick off FIFA World Cup preparations
2026 FIFA World Cup

South Kansas City businesses kick off FIFA World Cup preparations

By Martin City Telegraph / March 16, 2026

Plans to welcome 650,000 people to Kansas City are in full swing, from soccer-themed decorations and merchandise to large-scale initiatives.

Belton’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade boasts more than 40 years of tradition
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Belton’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade boasts more than 40 years of tradition

By Martin City Telegraph / March 13, 2026

Darin Jones celebrates one last St. Patrick’s Day Parade as coordinator of the annual Belton event.

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