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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
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South KC author pens novel set during the Border Wars

By Martin City Telegraph / July 12, 2026
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The battle in your back yard: invasive vs native

By Martin City Telegraph / July 11, 2026
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America’s first female sheriff Minnie Mae Talbott and the killer who changed history

By Martin City Telegraph / June 11, 2026
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Among the Wyandot: Hiram Northrup, merchant and banker of both Kansas Cities

By Martin City Telegraph / May 31, 2026
Hoffa’s Connection: The story of Sylvia Pagano: The Kansas City Girl at the center of the mafia’s alliance with the Teamsters Union 
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Patriotism explodes in 100-member concert band performance
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Patriotism explodes in 100-member concert band performance

By Martin City Telegraph / July 4, 2026

This concert was a summer refresher, leaving the harmony of patriotism as an sweet equalizer. 

Leawood postpones 4th of July fireworks show to 5th of July
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Leawood postpones 4th of July fireworks show to 5th of July

By Martin City Telegraph / July 4, 2026

The continued threat of lightning prevents crews from safely setting up the fireworks in time for a full show.

Where to view firework displays this Saturday
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Where to view firework displays this Saturday

By Martin City Telegraph / July 3, 2026

From a small-town parade in Stilwell to the city’s official celebration at the National WWI Museum, there is something for everyone within a short drive.

Woman missing near 100th Terrace and Holmes Road
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Woman missing near 100th Terrace and Holmes Road

By Martin City Telegraph / July 3, 2026

If you see Debbie please call 911 or the KCPD Missing Persons Unit at 816- 234-5043.

South KC Perspective: Amendment 5 discussed, fireworks in Grandview
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South KC Perspective: Amendment 5 discussed, fireworks in Grandview

By John Sharp / July 2, 2026

If passed, Amendment 5 would phase out our state’s individual income tax and authorize the Missouri General Assembly to replace the lost revenue by increasing state sales and use tax rates and applying these taxes to a much broader array of goods and services.

Longview Lake alligator finds forever home
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Longview Lake alligator finds forever home

By Tony Madden / July 1, 2026

The alligator found in Longview Lake in June will live out its days at Monkey

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