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Bailey bridge to be installed on Grandview’s Truman Presidential Trail after decade in storage

By Martin City Telegraph / April 15, 2026
City Business

Martin City Community Improvement District makes plans for upcoming year

By Martin City Telegraph / April 15, 2026
City Business

Council members discuss 2026-27 budget at South Kansas City Alliance meeting

By Martin City Telegraph / April 14, 2026
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Election April 7th 2026

Kendrick, McDuffie elected to represent Grandview; Water board incumbents squash nepotism concerns

By Martin City Telegraph / April 9, 2026
Election April 7th 2026

Hickman Mills, Center, Belton school districts elect board members, pass bond issues

By Martin City Telegraph / April 9, 2026
Ribbon cut at Mayfair Apartments as IronDoor takes over former nursing home property in Woodbridge
Local News

Ribbon cut at Mayfair Apartments as IronDoor takes over former nursing home property in Woodbridge

By Martin City Telegraph / April 16, 2026

Following a brief period of blight, the former senior care property has been under renovation by IronDoor Management since 2024. 

The lost bridge: Why is a disassembled highway bridge lying in a Grandview park?
Local News

The lost bridge: Why is a disassembled highway bridge lying in a Grandview park?

By Martin City Telegraph / April 16, 2026

The disassembled bridge is not the same one that Grandview is reassembling on the Harry S Truman Presidential Trail.

Eastbound Red Bridge Road to remain closed through June for gas main upgrades
Local News

Eastbound Red Bridge Road to remain closed through June for gas main upgrades

By Martin City Telegraph / April 16, 2026

“It’s probably an inconvenience for area residents, but we certainly would appreciate their patience as we work to complete that project as quickly and as safely as possible,” said Spire’s communications lead John Mink.

Bailey bridge to be installed on Grandview’s Truman Presidential Trail after decade in storage
City Business/Local News

Bailey bridge to be installed on Grandview’s Truman Presidential Trail after decade in storage

By Martin City Telegraph / April 15, 2026

The restored bridge installation was a part of the original Presidential Trail plan in 2017, but the bridge hasn’t been erected there due to a lack of funding. The Bailey bridge was used as the Kenneth Road crossing in south Kansas City from 1996 until 2008.

Martin City Community Improvement District makes plans for upcoming year
City Business

Martin City Community Improvement District makes plans for upcoming year

By Martin City Telegraph / April 15, 2026

Reappointments, parcel tax increases and upcoming events were all topics of conversation at the April meeting of the Martin City Community Improvement District meeting.

Council members discuss 2026-27 budget at South Kansas City Alliance meeting
City Business

Council members discuss 2026-27 budget at South Kansas City Alliance meeting

By Martin City Telegraph / April 14, 2026

South Kansas City officials discussed key expenditures in the 2026-27 budget and other community issues. They also thanked the audience for voting in the April 7 election.

92-year-old man reported missing has been found
Local News

92-year-old man reported missing has been found

By Martin City Telegraph / April 13, 2026

He was last seen wearing a red Chiefs Jacket with White writing.

Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash at I-435 & 87th Street
Local News

Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash at I-435 & 87th Street

By Martin City Telegraph / April 12, 2026

The operator was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries and is currently in critical condition.

Book review: Injustice Town: A Corrupt City, a Wrongly Convicted Man, and a Struggle for Freedom
Local News

Book review: Injustice Town: A Corrupt City, a Wrongly Convicted Man, and a Struggle for Freedom

By Martin City Telegraph / April 12, 2026

“It did not matter that McIntyre did not have a gun, had never had a gun, and had never even fired a gun in his young life.

CashStash KC is taking treasure hunting to new heights
Arts & Entertainment

CashStash KC is taking treasure hunting to new heights

By Martin City Telegraph / April 11, 2026

“It began last April, with the idea to do a treasure hunt through social media.”

Kendrick, McDuffie elected to represent Grandview; Water board incumbents squash nepotism concerns
Election April 7th 2026

Kendrick, McDuffie elected to represent Grandview; Water board incumbents squash nepotism concerns

By Martin City Telegraph / April 9, 2026

Jackson County voters in the Telegraph’s coverage area decided on four candidate races in the April 7 election. Two races were for the Grandview Board of Aldermen and the other two were races for sub-district director seats for Jackson County Water District No. 1, which serves the Grandview area.

Rock the Parkway to close streets on Saturday
Athletics

Rock the Parkway to close streets on Saturday

By Martin City Telegraph / April 9, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Kansas City Ambassador, Jillian Carroll Letrinko will kick off the race.

Hickman Mills, Center, Belton school districts elect board members, pass bond issues
Election April 7th 2026

Hickman Mills, Center, Belton school districts elect board members, pass bond issues

By Martin City Telegraph / April 9, 2026

Despite low voter turnout, key budget and leadership decisions were made for area school districts. 

Respect Missouri Voters gathers signatures to protect initiative petition process
Election April 7th 2026

Respect Missouri Voters gathers signatures to protect initiative petition process

By Martin City Telegraph / April 6, 2026

“It’s politicians vs. the people,” the organization says in a press release. “If Respect Missouri Voters doesn’t get on the ballot, politicians can keep putting tricky language on the ballot, overturning the will of the people, and taking away our century-old freedom to have a check-and-balance on the legislature.”

Maybe it’s time to rethink Kansas City’s earnings tax
Election April 7th 2026/Local News

Maybe it’s time to rethink Kansas City’s earnings tax

By Martin City Telegraph / April 5, 2026

“Regardless of your ideology, regardless of your politics, we all know something is broken.”

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