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Heritage at Grandview approved for Belvidere

By Tony Madden / July 16, 2026
Arts & Entertainment History Local News

Hoffa’s Connection: The story of Sylvia Pagano: The Kansas City Girl at the center of the mafia’s alliance with the Teamsters Union 

By Martin City Telegraph / July 12, 2026
Arts & Entertainment History Local News

South KC author pens novel set during the Border Wars

By Martin City Telegraph / July 12, 2026
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Arts & Entertainment Movie Reviews

Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is consistently captivating

By Martin City Telegraph / July 17, 2026
Arts & Entertainment Dining Education

Get creative at south KC art classes this summer

By Martin City Telegraph / July 16, 2026
Obituary: Carolyn Thiessen, a teacher at Grandview High School, enjoyed life to the fullest
Obituary

Obituary: Carolyn Thiessen, a teacher at Grandview High School, enjoyed life to the fullest

By Martin City Telegraph / July 19, 2026

On returning to the States, she settled in Kansas City where she taught in the Grandview School District. 

Whose on the ballot for the Republican 5th US Congressional District Primary Race?
2026 Primary Election

Whose on the ballot for the Republican 5th US Congressional District Primary Race?

By Martin City Telegraph / July 19, 2026

Five of the six candidates are millennials, who are heavily underrepresented in the U.S. Congress.

Elderly woman trapped in burning home in Waldo
Local News

Elderly woman trapped in burning home in Waldo

By Martin City Telegraph / July 18, 2026

The woman was immediately taken to a local hospital in serious condition.

Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is consistently captivating
Arts & Entertainment/Movie Reviews

Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is consistently captivating

By Martin City Telegraph / July 17, 2026

The Odyssey is a truly spectacular piece of filmmaking, accomplished through Nolan’s clever push-pull of when to lean into source material and when to pull away.

Get creative at south KC art classes this summer
Arts & Entertainment/Dining/Education

Get creative at south KC art classes this summer

By Martin City Telegraph / July 16, 2026

From printmaking and pastels to pasta, tea, stained glass, and wine, classes and events across south KC welcome beginners.

Heritage at Grandview approved for Belvidere
City Business/Local News

Heritage at Grandview approved for Belvidere

By Tony Madden / July 16, 2026

The Grandview Board of Aldermen OK’d Kittle Property Group’s development plan and rezoning for a 4-building apartment complex in the Belvidere neighborhood.

Hoffa’s Connection: The story of Sylvia Pagano: The Kansas City Girl at the center of the mafia’s alliance with the Teamsters Union 
Arts & Entertainment/History/Local News

Hoffa’s Connection: The story of Sylvia Pagano: The Kansas City Girl at the center of the mafia’s alliance with the Teamsters Union 

By Martin City Telegraph / July 12, 2026

Hoffa’s Connection follows the path of North End native Sylvia Pagano and her family from their modest days living in Kansas City’s North End through her strategic rise to power.

South KC author pens novel set during the Border Wars
Arts & Entertainment/History/Local News

South KC author pens novel set during the Border Wars

By Martin City Telegraph / July 12, 2026

“As I was learning about the conflict, I’d look out across the land, and think ‘What happened here?’ This wasn’t just a peaceful river running through here.”

The battle in your back yard: invasive vs native
Local News

The battle in your back yard: invasive vs native

By Martin City Telegraph / July 11, 2026

“It can be really easy to characterize invasive plants as evil….But it’s not the plant’s fault that it’s here.”

House fire in Red Bridge neighborhood
Local News

House fire in Red Bridge neighborhood

By Martin City Telegraph / July 11, 2026

Kansas City fire crews responded to a reported house fire at 11303 Indiana Ave. at

“Wink” play set in KC, coming to Arts Asylum
Local News

“Wink” play set in KC, coming to Arts Asylum

By Martin City Telegraph / July 10, 2026

“Wink” follows the story of precocious Rip Van Winkle, who learns the hard way to be careful what one wishes for.

Early morning fire at Hickman Mills South home
Local News

Early morning fire at Hickman Mills South home

By Martin City Telegraph / July 10, 2026

Red Cross has been ordered for the occupants.

Apparition takes over Waldo coffee space
Business/Dining/Local News

Apparition takes over Waldo coffee space

By Martin City Telegraph / July 9, 2026

“The response has been huge, It’s great to see other people enjoy the things I really like.”

Voter registration for MO primary ends July 8
Local News

Voter registration for MO primary ends July 8

By Tony Madden / July 8, 2026

July 8, 2026, is the last day for Missouri residents to register to vote in time for the primary election on August 4. Here’s a rundown of the issues you’re likely to encounter.

Loch Lloyd KCMO project to bring Kenneth Road fixes
Local News

Loch Lloyd KCMO project to bring Kenneth Road fixes

By Tony Madden / July 7, 2026

Mayor Quinton Lucas and developer Brian Illig confirmed a plan for road fixes, a Loch Lloyd expansion, and new housing along Kansas City’s southern boundary.

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