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Something new and refreshing is happening at Ward Parkway Center

By Martin City Telegraph / June 6, 2026
Business City Business Local News

Leawood approves final Lockton plans and other developments

By Martin City Telegraph / May 19, 2026
Business Local News

Sonesta International, Denver investment firm to renovate long-vacant south Kansas City hotel

By Martin City Telegraph / May 18, 2026
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History

Among the Wyandot: Hiram Northrup, merchant and banker of both Kansas Cities

By Martin City Telegraph / May 31, 2026
History

Where the bluffs once stood: The Shannons of early Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / May 18, 2026
Something new and refreshing is happening at Ward Parkway Center
Arts & Entertainment/Business/Dining

Something new and refreshing is happening at Ward Parkway Center

By Martin City Telegraph / June 6, 2026

“This was an opportunity to fix things that needed to be done, bring my experience in and reimagine what this place could be.” 

Family argument turns deadly
Local News

Family argument turns deadly

By Martin City Telegraph / June 5, 2026

Police are not currently seeking any further persons of interest.

UPDATE:  Man reported last seen near Oakwood and Bannister is found
Local News

UPDATE: Man reported last seen near Oakwood and Bannister is found

By Martin City Telegraph / June 2, 2026

If located, contact the Kansas City Missouri Police Department Missing Persons
Unit at (816) 234-5043 or call 911.

As Community Assistance Council expands into larger facility, it seeks community support and tenants
City Business/Community/Spiritual

As Community Assistance Council expands into larger facility, it seeks community support and tenants

By Martin City Telegraph / June 2, 2026

“We are calling ourselves the epoxy, the in-between for those who are on a waiting list at Swope or don’t have the means.”

Among the Wyandot: Hiram Northrup, merchant and banker of both Kansas Cities
History

Among the Wyandot: Hiram Northrup, merchant and banker of both Kansas Cities

By Martin City Telegraph / May 31, 2026

“His biography is so intimately associated with the growth and development of Kansas City and the territory west of it that it has become part of the history of the great southwest.”

Belton to honor famed prohibitionist this weekend at third annual Carry Nation Days
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Belton to honor famed prohibitionist this weekend at third annual Carry Nation Days

By Martin City Telegraph / May 29, 2026

Drones, food trucks, vendors and a beer garden will come together on Belton’s Main Street on Friday and Saturday to honor the axe-wielding prohibitionist and feminist with ties to Kansas City history.

Thanks to Pearl Jam and a Substack post, guitar lessons come free at Art House 
Arts & Entertainment/Education

Thanks to Pearl Jam and a Substack post, guitar lessons come free at Art House 

By Martin City Telegraph / May 28, 2026

“A kid whose family can’t afford lessons still gets lessons.”

Obituary: James Beckner, a locally renowned Civil War expert, passes
Obituary

Obituary: James Beckner, a locally renowned Civil War expert, passes

By Martin City Telegraph / May 28, 2026

Visitation and service will be held on Saturday May 30th at the Cullen Funeral Home in Raymore.

Pickup truck crash and rollover closes 71 Hwy for two hours
Local News

Pickup truck crash and rollover closes 71 Hwy for two hours

By Martin City Telegraph / May 27, 2026

Four lanes of southbound 71 Highway were closed to traffic for approximately two and a half hours.

Grandview has a new police chief
City Business

Grandview has a new police chief

By Martin City Telegraph / May 27, 2026

“He genuinely cares about you, about Grandview.”

Vehicle slams into concrete pillar at I-435 and I-470
Local News

Vehicle slams into concrete pillar at I-435 and I-470

By Martin City Telegraph / May 27, 2026

The driver showed signs of impairment, and the passenger is listed in critical condition.

Man shot and killed at apartments near Blue Ridge and Bannister
Local News

Man shot and killed at apartments near Blue Ridge and Bannister

By Martin City Telegraph / May 27, 2026

If anyone was in this area of the apartment and heard or saw anything or has any information, call 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.

$13 million in federal funds to bolster Grandview developments, other efforts across KC metro
Local News

$13 million in federal funds to bolster Grandview developments, other efforts across KC metro

By Martin City Telegraph / May 26, 2026

The $13 million in regional safety, transportation and improvement project funding comes just two weeks before 2026 FIFA World Cup festivities begin, bringing thousands of visitors to the Kansas City metro.

Bring on the summer! Our guide to summer in south KC
Arts & Entertainment

Bring on the summer! Our guide to summer in south KC

By Martin City Telegraph / May 22, 2026

Summer is here and our entertainment editor has a long list of ideas.

Grandview High School unveils newly renovated library, broadcast journalism studio
Local News

Grandview High School unveils newly renovated library, broadcast journalism studio

By Martin City Telegraph / May 21, 2026

“Tonight is not exciting just simply because we’re opening something new, but because things like this represent a continued commitment to these young people, a belief that they matter, that their experiences matter, their resources matter, and the community around them believes in their potential,” choir director Ehan Hartung said. 

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