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New Grandview superintendent addresses gaps amid challenging year

By Martin City Telegraph / August 24, 2026
Education

Driven By Safety: Profile of a School Bus Driver

By Martin City Telegraph / August 22, 2026
Education

New public school projects underway as south KC starts 2026-27

By Tony Madden / August 19, 2026
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Dining Home & Garden

The return of the roadside stand

By Martin City Telegraph / August 21, 2026
Home & Garden

You can now toss paper cups and plastic to-go cups into your recycling bin

By Martin City Telegraph / August 18, 2026
Victim of road rage was a resident of Grandview
Local News

Victim of road rage was a resident of Grandview

By Martin City Telegraph / August 30, 2026

An adult male subject of interest remained on scene and was taken into custody by responding officers.

Gunfire at QT parking lot in Raytown results in death and injuries
Local News

Gunfire at QT parking lot in Raytown results in death and injuries

By Martin City Telegraph / August 30, 2026

Preliminary information indicates several different individuals that appeared to know to each other arrived in different vehicles to the Quicktrip parking lot.

Historic Hickman Mills church goes up for sale
Business/Spiritual

Historic Hickman Mills church goes up for sale

By Martin City Telegraph / August 30, 2026

“Lack of attendance, lack of tithing is not enough to keep the doors open.”

Road rage leads to death at 102nd and Wornall
Local News

Road rage leads to death at 102nd and Wornall

By Martin City Telegraph / August 30, 2026

If anyone was in the area and heard or saw anything or has any information they are asked to contact Homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.

MoDot extends Bannister Road closure to October
Local News

MoDot extends Bannister Road closure to October

By Martin City Telegraph / August 28, 2026

The project includes enhanced pedestrian accommodations beneath the bridge along Bannister Road, improving walkability for those traveling through the corridor on foot.

Restaurant roundup: Fareway opens with a splash while Jade and Ember test the waters
Dining

Restaurant roundup: Fareway opens with a splash while Jade and Ember test the waters

By Martin City Telegraph / August 28, 2026

The new building at 7921 Ward Parkway is bigger – 11,660-square-feet compared to the former 8,500.

New Grandview superintendent addresses gaps amid challenging year
Education

New Grandview superintendent addresses gaps amid challenging year

By Martin City Telegraph / August 24, 2026

“I don’t think my goal is going to be chasing an accreditation number.”

Montgall: The Men Behind the Name
History

Montgall: The Men Behind the Name

By Martin City Telegraph / August 23, 2026

 A street and a park are left as simple reminders of the lives who cultivated the land before us.

Collision near Red Bridge and Holmes leads to loss of life
Local News

Collision near Red Bridge and Holmes leads to loss of life

By Martin City Telegraph / August 22, 2026

The boom truck had its emergency lights activated and was surrounded by tall orange traffic cones.

Driven By Safety: Profile of a School Bus Driver
Education

Driven By Safety: Profile of a School Bus Driver

By Martin City Telegraph / August 22, 2026

“We’re the first face they see when they’re going to school, and the last face they see when they’re leaving school.”

The return of the roadside stand
Dining/Home & Garden

The return of the roadside stand

By Martin City Telegraph / August 21, 2026

The southland is home to a handful of honor-system farmstands. Shoppers take what they’d like and leave cash or digital payment in the box.

Leawood names new fire chief
Local News

Leawood names new fire chief

By Martin City Telegraph / August 19, 2026

He will officially begin serving as Fire Chief on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.

New public school projects underway as south KC starts 2026-27
Education

New public school projects underway as south KC starts 2026-27

By Tony Madden / August 19, 2026

South KC area public schools are set to begin the 2026-27 school year next week.

You can now toss paper cups and plastic to-go cups into your recycling bin
Home & Garden

You can now toss paper cups and plastic to-go cups into your recycling bin

By Martin City Telegraph / August 18, 2026

Kansas City’s recycling centers operate through a partnership with Bridging The Gap.

South KC private schools prepare for 2026-27 school year
Education

South KC private schools prepare for 2026-27 school year

By Tony Madden / August 18, 2026

From new lab infrastructure to expanded transportation options, south KC private schools are gearing up for 2026-27.

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