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Grandview Jazz Band takes center stage at historic theater

By Martin City Telegraph / March 29, 2026
Community Education

Military veterans, students honored at tea

By Martin City Telegraph / March 29, 2026
Arts & Entertainment Education

Ruskin theater finds strength in community support

By Martin City Telegraph / March 28, 2026
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History

Habits on the Hill: How the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet helped educate a growing Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / March 22, 2026
History

Barbers, Business and Ballots: The Rise of the Jordan Family (Part 2)

By Martin City Telegraph / March 8, 2026
A look at Center and Hickman Mills’ bond and levy ballot questions
South KC Perspective

A look at Center and Hickman Mills’ bond and levy ballot questions

By Martin City Telegraph / March 30, 2026

Many neighborhood leaders including those with no children in our public schools realize that it is very difficult to maintain vibrant neighborhoods without good public schools.

Grandview Jazz Band takes center stage at historic theater
Arts & Entertainment/Education

Grandview Jazz Band takes center stage at historic theater

By Martin City Telegraph / March 29, 2026

The event, sponsored by the TJB Foundation, Inc., was part of the 20th Annual Jazzin’ at the Gem concert  that showcased other outstanding high school jazz bands. 

Military veterans, students honored at tea
Community/Education

Military veterans, students honored at tea

By Martin City Telegraph / March 29, 2026

The Sue Foley Annual Tea and Awards Ceremony honored outstanding citizens and students from the area.

Ruskin theater finds strength in community support
Arts & Entertainment/Education

Ruskin theater finds strength in community support

By Martin City Telegraph / March 28, 2026

“Kansas City, you showed up for our kids in the most beautiful way.”

Grandview Lady Bulldogs take 4th in MSHSA State Finals
Athletics

Grandview Lady Bulldogs take 4th in MSHSA State Finals

By Martin City Telegraph / March 28, 2026

The girls ended the season with a 23-8 overall record and a 10-game winning streak up to state finals.

Work dates extended on ramp and lane closure on 71 Hwy and Bannister Road
Local News

Work dates extended on ramp and lane closure on 71 Hwy and Bannister Road

By Martin City Telegraph / March 27, 2026

Right lanes will be closed on 71 Hwy starting April 1st.

Chicken Bo-Bao takes over Dunkin Donuts space 
Dining

Chicken Bo-Bao takes over Dunkin Donuts space 

By Martin City Telegraph / March 27, 2026

Korean fried chicken, while popular at several suburban restaurants in the Kansas City metro, was lacking in south Kansas City.

Easter 2026: What’s happening across the Southland
Arts & Entertainment/Dining

Easter 2026: What’s happening across the Southland

By Martin City Telegraph / March 26, 2026

Easter Sunday lands on April 5 this year, and the weeks leading up to it are full of special events with egg hunts, bunny visits, brunches, and holiday treats.

Driver dies of injuries at 85th and Hickman Mills Drive
Local News

Driver dies of injuries at 85th and Hickman Mills Drive

By Martin City Telegraph / March 25, 2026

This marks fatality #18 compared to #12 at the same time last year.

Habits on the Hill: How the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet helped educate a growing Kansas City
History

Habits on the Hill: How the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet helped educate a growing Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / March 22, 2026

The story of St. Teresa’s Academy showcases the tenacity of an early Catholic priest, an order of nuns and how the institution they founded successfully grew from a small building into a suburban campus.

At 63, Belton woman takes bicycle journey across the country
Athletics/Health/Senior Living

At 63, Belton woman takes bicycle journey across the country

By Martin City Telegraph / March 21, 2026

“It’s a bunch of grandmas riding across the country.”

The City targets illegal gambling machines
Local News

The City targets illegal gambling machines

By Martin City Telegraph / March 20, 2026

Violation is punishable by as much as $1000 per gambling machine, according to the ordinance.

Live from Raymore! Foxwood Springs senior volunteers run TV station
Community/Senior Living

Live from Raymore! Foxwood Springs senior volunteers run TV station

By Martin City Telegraph / March 20, 2026

“There are so many stories here….so many people who have done so many interesting things.”

Lou Eisenbrandt recalls year as Army nurse during peak of Vietnam War
Arts & Entertainment/Community

Lou Eisenbrandt recalls year as Army nurse during peak of Vietnam War

By Martin City Telegraph / March 19, 2026

“I don’t think we were as irreverent as they were on M*A*S*H,” Eisenbrandt said. “But we were close.”

Woman reported missing around 83rd and Ward Parkway
Local News

Woman reported missing around 83rd and Ward Parkway

By Martin City Telegraph / March 18, 2026

If located, call 911 or notify the KCPD Missing Persons Section at 816-234-5043.

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