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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
Hickman Mills and Grandview school districts hold  tax levy hearings for the public tonight
Education

Hickman Mills and Grandview school districts hold tax levy hearings for the public tonight

By Martin City Telegraph / September 17, 2026

Despite the proposed rates, both districts are anticipating a loss in revenue. 

Belton Railroad Days festival to embrace history, offer rides on old Frisco tracks
History/Local News

Belton Railroad Days festival to embrace history, offer rides on old Frisco tracks

By Tony Madden / September 17, 2026

Downtown Belton will embrace the locomotive era from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19.

12-year-old girl reported missing since September 11, last seen in Hickman Mills area
Local News

12-year-old girl reported missing since September 11, last seen in Hickman Mills area

By Martin City Telegraph / September 16, 2026

If located please contact KCPD (missing person unit) at 816-234-5043 or call 911.

South KC Alliance talks voter-approved bonds, November ballot issues
City Business/Local News

South KC Alliance talks voter-approved bonds, November ballot issues

By Tony Madden / September 16, 2026

Kansas City’s assistant city manager and the marketing administrator for Jackson County’s Community Backed Anti-Crime Tax (COMBAT) Commission were among speakers at Monday’s meeting of the South KC Alliance at KCPD South Patrol.

New Grandview makerspace brings ‘Chaos & Color’
Local News

New Grandview makerspace brings ‘Chaos & Color’

By Kristina Panos / September 15, 2026

Nicole Colunga’s new makerspace, Chaos & Color, opened on Sept. 5, at 816 Main St. in Grandview.

KCMO municipal case review deadline, waste disposal events coming soon
Local News

KCMO municipal case review deadline, waste disposal events coming soon

By John Sharp / September 14, 2026

Register for free legal assistance to resolve outstanding municipal warrants in KCMO by Sept. 18. The city is also hosting upcoming opportunities to dispose of bulky trash, yard waste, and hazardous materials.

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.

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