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Ham radios are making a comeback. Local enthusiasts share why

By Martin City Telegraph / September 27, 2026
Arts & Entertainment Community Dining

Have an overdue book from the library? “Food for Fines” can help you and a food pantry

By Martin City Telegraph / September 12, 2026
Community Local News

Bus Route 50 now travels north to IRS, but its the south location that’s creating problems

By Martin City Telegraph / September 8, 2026
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Athletics

Chiefs find new identity with 2-0 start

By Martin City Telegraph / September 26, 2026
Athletics

American Discovery 250 Relay Arrives in Leawood and Kansas City on Thursday

By Martin City Telegraph / September 23, 2026
Ham radios are making a comeback. Local enthusiasts share why
Community/South KC Living

Ham radios are making a comeback. Local enthusiasts share why

By Martin City Telegraph / September 27, 2026

“Our group here in Kansas City talked to 131 different countries and made 13,000 contacts.”

Woman dies from shooting at 79th & Wornall
Local News

Woman dies from shooting at 79th & Wornall

By Martin City Telegraph / September 27, 2026

Detectives are working to determine what led up to shots being fired.

Chiefs find new identity with 2-0 start
Athletics

Chiefs find new identity with 2-0 start

By Martin City Telegraph / September 26, 2026

For too long, the Chiefs relied on an offensive game plan that demanded Patrick Mahomes be Superman every week. It made the Chiefs predictable, boring, and plain bad.

A decade later, verdicts reached in south KC, Indian Creek Trail murders
Local News

A decade later, verdicts reached in south KC, Indian Creek Trail murders

By Tony Madden / September 25, 2026

Fredrick Scott was found guilty on four of six counts of first-degree murder and armed criminal action.

American Discovery 250 Relay Arrives in Leawood and Kansas City on Thursday
Athletics

American Discovery 250 Relay Arrives in Leawood and Kansas City on Thursday

By Martin City Telegraph / September 23, 2026

After a 2 pm stop in Leawood, the visitors will head to the Trailside Center at 99th and Holmes for a two-day stay.

17-year-old boy, missing since Sept. 15, last seen in Hickman Mills area
Local News

17-year-old boy, missing since Sept. 15, last seen in Hickman Mills area

By Martin City Telegraph / September 23, 2026

If located please contact KCPD (missing person unit) at 816-234-5043 or call 911.

A Fortune Forced Upon Him: Dr. Simeon Bell’s Escape from the Border Wars
History

A Fortune Forced Upon Him: Dr. Simeon Bell’s Escape from the Border Wars

By Martin City Telegraph / September 20, 2026

“When they burned my store, there was nothing left for me to do but go somewhere else and start again.”

Grandview VFW holds flag retirement ceremony and celebration of two WW II veterans
Local News

Grandview VFW holds flag retirement ceremony and celebration of two WW II veterans

By Martin City Telegraph / September 18, 2026

The public is invited to dispose of flags at the flag retirement burning ceremony.

Hickman Mills and Grandview school districts hold  tax levy hearings for the public tonight
Education

Hickman Mills and Grandview school districts hold tax levy hearings for the public tonight

By Martin City Telegraph / September 17, 2026

Despite the proposed rates, both districts are anticipating a loss in revenue. 

Belton Railroad Days festival to embrace history, offer rides on old Frisco tracks
History/Local News

Belton Railroad Days festival to embrace history, offer rides on old Frisco tracks

By Tony Madden / September 17, 2026

Downtown Belton will embrace the locomotive era from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19.

12-year-old girl reported missing since September 11, last seen in Hickman Mills area
Local News

12-year-old girl reported missing since September 11, last seen in Hickman Mills area

By Martin City Telegraph / September 16, 2026

If located please contact KCPD (missing person unit) at 816-234-5043 or call 911.

South KC Alliance talks voter-approved bonds, November ballot issues
City Business/Local News

South KC Alliance talks voter-approved bonds, November ballot issues

By Tony Madden / September 16, 2026

Kansas City’s assistant city manager and the marketing administrator for Jackson County’s Community Backed Anti-Crime Tax (COMBAT) Commission were among speakers at Monday’s meeting of the South KC Alliance at KCPD South Patrol.

New Grandview makerspace brings ‘Chaos & Color’
Local News

New Grandview makerspace brings ‘Chaos & Color’

By Kristina Panos / September 15, 2026

Nicole Colunga’s new makerspace, Chaos & Color, opened on Sept. 5, at 816 Main St. in Grandview.

KCMO municipal case review deadline, waste disposal events coming soon
Local News

KCMO municipal case review deadline, waste disposal events coming soon

By John Sharp / September 14, 2026

Register for free legal assistance to resolve outstanding municipal warrants in KCMO by Sept. 18. The city is also hosting upcoming opportunities to dispose of bulky trash, yard waste, and hazardous materials.

Have an overdue book from the library? “Food for Fines” can help you and a food pantry
Arts & Entertainment/Community/Dining

Have an overdue book from the library? “Food for Fines” can help you and a food pantry

By Martin City Telegraph / September 12, 2026

For more than a decade, MCPL has offered the program, which has collected more than 245,000 items for local charities.

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