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The man Quantrill couldn’t kill: The story of “Bullet Hole” Ellis

By Diane Euston / September 6, 2026
City Business

‘When is it our turn?’ south KC officials say to Roy Blunt Luminary Park

By Tony Madden / September 4, 2026
City Business

Kevin McManus returns to Sixth District Councilman job

By Martin City Telegraph / September 3, 2026
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Dining

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

By Martin City Telegraph / August 28, 2026
Dining Home & Garden

The return of the roadside stand

By Martin City Telegraph / August 21, 2026
Grandview man, 28, dies from injuries after Labor Day shooting
Local News

Grandview man, 28, dies from injuries after Labor Day shooting

By Tony Madden / September 8, 2026

Tajre Bass-Hill died on Monday evening following a shooting in the 8000 block of E. 88th Terrace that afternoon, according to KCPD.

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

The heavy construction equipment blocking the bus stop at 74th Terrace and Wornall is in the process of being moved and should be accessible by the end of September.

The man Quantrill couldn’t kill: The story of “Bullet Hole” Ellis
History

The man Quantrill couldn’t kill: The story of “Bullet Hole” Ellis

By Diane Euston / September 6, 2026

There are numerous accounts of the acts of violence that plagued the western border from

‘When is it our turn?’ south KC officials say to Roy Blunt Luminary Park
City Business

‘When is it our turn?’ south KC officials say to Roy Blunt Luminary Park

By Tony Madden / September 4, 2026

South Kansas City officials criticized the city’s spending before voting “no” on the Roy Blunt Luminary Park’s first phase of construction on Thursday.

Want a good mystery? Mystery and thriller events are on the rise in south KC
Arts & Entertainment

Want a good mystery? Mystery and thriller events are on the rise in south KC

By Martin City Telegraph / September 4, 2026

Mystery lovers can play detective from their seats at local theaters or step into the mystery itself.

Fall fun: Where to find pumpkin patches, hayrides, and apple picking in south KC
Arts & Entertainment/Home & Garden

Fall fun: Where to find pumpkin patches, hayrides, and apple picking in south KC

By Martin City Telegraph / September 4, 2026

Fall in south Kansas City means pumpkin patches, apple picking, corn mazes, cider donuts, hayrides, fall festivals, and lantern-lit nights out.

Kevin McManus returns to Sixth District Councilman job
City Business

Kevin McManus returns to Sixth District Councilman job

By Martin City Telegraph / September 3, 2026

“McManus is well regarded as a thoughtful policymaker rather than a ladder-climbing politician.”

State of Cass County: Officials talk canceled annex, other updates
Local News

State of Cass County: Officials talk canceled annex, other updates

By Tony Madden / September 1, 2026

Updates from the Cass County Commission included year-to-date numbers, details on the now canceled plan for a northern annex to the Cass County Sheriff’s Department and new voter-approved measures.

Plans for a senior center a possibility for Robandee Shopping Center 
South KC Perspective

Plans for a senior center a possibility for Robandee Shopping Center 

By Martin City Telegraph / August 31, 2026

5th District-at-Large City Councilman Darrell Curls said he is aware of three other groups interested in redeveloping the property, primarily for business purposes.  

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.

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