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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
Business Dining Dining Local News

‘Eat in color:’ Safi Fresh on Wornall offers quick, healthy fare

By Martin City Telegraph / May 14, 2026
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Where the bluffs once stood: The Shannons of early Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / May 18, 2026
History Local News

Pearl Street Hill, the neighborhood Kansas City Erased

By Martin City Telegraph / May 3, 2026
Kansas City’s 6th District constituents first to engage on ‘monument sign’ legislation
Local News

Kansas City’s 6th District constituents first to engage on ‘monument sign’ legislation

By Martin City Telegraph / May 20, 2026

The goal: to erect a monument sign in the Brookside neighborhood through a council-approved signage plan, according to Councilwoman Andrea Bough. Examples of monument signs include the monument signs at City Market or the one planned for Grandview’s future farmers market location, Grandview Station. 

House fire reported at 81st and Holmes Road
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House fire reported at 81st and Holmes Road

By Martin City Telegraph / May 19, 2026

Heavy smoke and fire was reported coming from the garage of a 2-story house.

Leawood approves final Lockton plans and other developments
Business/City Business/Local News

Leawood approves final Lockton plans and other developments

By Martin City Telegraph / May 19, 2026

By Ben McCarthy From single-story buildings to skyscrapers, Leawood’s Governing Body and its Planning Commission

Sonesta International, Denver investment firm to renovate long-vacant south Kansas City hotel
Business/Local News

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

By Martin City Telegraph / May 18, 2026

“Everybody who drives past it sees it,” said Bill Rothman, owner of ACN Capital, the Denver-based the group behind the project. “It has been, I would say, a source of not positive vibes.”

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

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

By Martin City Telegraph / May 18, 2026

“A marked fatality has followed the Shannon brothers – rapidly rising to fortune ……now all dead within a brief period. Truly life is uncertain.”

‘Eat in color:’ Safi Fresh on Wornall offers quick, healthy fare
Business/Dining/Dining/Local News

‘Eat in color:’ Safi Fresh on Wornall offers quick, healthy fare

By Martin City Telegraph / May 14, 2026

“Eating healthy doesn’t have to be bland,” said LaRonda LaNear, who opened Safi Fresh at 8133 Wornall last month. The restaurant offers quick-serve healthy meals such as salads, smoothies, bowls and sandwiches.

KCPD reports 100 new officers, increase in aggravated assaults to South Kansas City Alliance
City Business/Local News

KCPD reports 100 new officers, increase in aggravated assaults to South Kansas City Alliance

By Martin City Telegraph / May 13, 2026

KCPD Chief Stacey Graves and South Patrol Commander Major Kari Thompson were among those who spoke at Monday’s South Kansas City Alliance meeting.

Rainy Day Books to host Ingels Elementary book fair, give all students $20 vouchers
Education/Local News

Rainy Day Books to host Ingels Elementary book fair, give all students $20 vouchers

By Martin City Telegraph / May 12, 2026

All Ingels Elementary students will receive $20 in “Book Bucks” to go toward a purchase at the fair courtesy of Rainy Day Books’ Books for All program.

Free waste drop off on Saturday for KCMO residents
South KC Perspective

Free waste drop off on Saturday for KCMO residents

By Martin City Telegraph / May 9, 2026

Drops off sites include Ruskin High School, Center Academy for Success and Southeast High School.

South KC Perspective

Waste drop off is this Saturday for KCMO residents

By Martin City Telegraph / May 9, 2026

Drop off sites include Ruskin High School, Center Academy for Success and Southeast High School.

AMC Town Center 20 hosts ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ preview
Arts & Entertainment/Local News/Movie Reviews

AMC Town Center 20 hosts ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ preview

By Martin City Telegraph / May 8, 2026

By Ben McCarthy The most exclusive ticket in town this week wasn’t at a sporting

South Kansas City seat opens in Jackson County race, new candidates added
2026 Primary Election/Local News

South Kansas City seat opens in Jackson County race, new candidates added

By Martin City Telegraph / May 8, 2026

Shifts in Jackson County races make way for new candidates in County Executive, 1st District County Legislator seats.

House fire off 75th and Holmes
Local News

House fire off 75th and Holmes

By Martin City Telegraph / May 7, 2026

Red Cross was requested to assist with two adults and a dog.

Pearl Street Hill, the neighborhood Kansas City Erased
History/Local News

Pearl Street Hill, the neighborhood Kansas City Erased

By Martin City Telegraph / May 3, 2026

  There are no photos to truly show its grandeur, but by piecing together records and stories from the past, we are able to travel up Pearl Hill and meet some of its finest residents.

It’s planting season. Tips on how to grow a successful garden
Business/Home & Garden

It’s planting season. Tips on how to grow a successful garden

By Martin City Telegraph / May 2, 2026

“Mother Nature does her thing. We just give her the correct tools to utilize to her advantage.”

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