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Something new and refreshing is happening at Ward Parkway Center

By Martin City Telegraph / June 6, 2026
Business City Business Local News

Leawood approves final Lockton plans and other developments

By Martin City Telegraph / May 19, 2026
Business Local News

Sonesta International, Denver investment firm to renovate long-vacant south Kansas City hotel

By Martin City Telegraph / May 18, 2026
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History

Among the Wyandot: Hiram Northrup, merchant and banker of both Kansas Cities

By Martin City Telegraph / May 31, 2026
History

Where the bluffs once stood: The Shannons of early Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / May 18, 2026
Old Pino, Mountain Man – 124 years old?
History

Old Pino, Mountain Man – 124 years old?

By Martin City Telegraph / September 27, 2021

 In his records of death and carefully recorded by the aging priest, a curious entry reads, “On this 17th day of July, A.D., 1871, was interred Jacques [Fournaise] (Old Pino), a native of Montreal, Canada, aged 124 years.”

Manila Bay Express Brings Flavor-filled Filipino Cuisine to Grandview
Arts & Entertainment/Dining

Manila Bay Express Brings Flavor-filled Filipino Cuisine to Grandview

By Martin City Telegraph / September 24, 2021

“Business has grown by word-of-mouth. We’re not corporate with a big advertising budget. We’re family-owned.”

Cry Macho adds to Eastwood’s mytho
Arts & Entertainment

Cry Macho adds to Eastwood’s mytho

By Martin City Telegraph / September 24, 2021

At the end, to couch Cry Macho in terms of ‘good’ or ‘bad,’ ‘thumbs up’ or ‘thumbs down,’ is an exercise in futility.

Guatemala Weekend planned by St. Thomas More Parish
Spiritual

Guatemala Weekend planned by St. Thomas More Parish

By Martin City Telegraph / September 24, 2021

“The U.S. government has sent millions of dollars to Guatemala, but it doesn’t get to the people who need it most.”

KCPD hold public discussion on its response to mental health-related incidents
South KC Perspective

KCPD hold public discussion on its response to mental health-related incidents

By Martin City Telegraph / September 23, 2021

Engage KC The Crisis Intervention Squad of the Kansas City Police Department that responds to

State legislators conduct town hall meeting Saturday
South KC Perspective

State legislators conduct town hall meeting Saturday

By Martin City Telegraph / September 23, 2021

Joint Town Hall By John sharp Kansas City state representatives Michael Johnson, Mark Sharp and

Learn how city government works
Education/South KC Perspective

Learn how city government works

By Martin City Telegraph / September 21, 2021

By John Sharp Neighborhood leaders and other KCMO residents who want to learn more about

String of fires destroy abandoned school building
Community/Local News

String of fires destroy abandoned school building

By Martin City Telegraph / September 20, 2021

“I can see a fire in January happening because it’s cold. People will light a fire to stay warm. But August just doesn’t make any sense.” 

KCPD struggles to retain, recruit officers in wake of increased crime, budget cuts
City Business

KCPD struggles to retain, recruit officers in wake of increased crime, budget cuts

By Martin City Telegraph / September 20, 2021

“To catch up at this point, we’d need some very large recruiting classes of 50 to 60 recruits every few months for the next few years, at least.”

Hero Fund exceeds fundraising goal
Local News

Hero Fund exceeds fundraising goal

By Martin City Telegraph / September 20, 2021

“First responders are out there every day risking their lives for people they’re never gonna meet, they’re never gonna see.”

Malignant is a truly wild and unique horror romp
Arts & Entertainment

Malignant is a truly wild and unique horror romp

By Martin City Telegraph / September 18, 2021

Malignant Horror | R |  In Theaters and Streaming on HBO Max By Reed Ripley

The Card Counter keeps audience guessing
Arts & Entertainment

The Card Counter keeps audience guessing

By Martin City Telegraph / September 18, 2021

The Card Counter Drama, Thriller | R | Exclusively in Theaters By Reed Riply Great

Because We Care events provides free boys’ haircuts, children’s socks & underwear and vaccinations this Sunday
South KC Perspective

Because We Care events provides free boys’ haircuts, children’s socks & underwear and vaccinations this Sunday

By Martin City Telegraph / September 18, 2021

Because We Care Free personal and household essentials, boys’ haircuts, children’s socks & underwear and

Document shredding event Saturday, September 18
South KC Perspective

Document shredding event Saturday, September 18

By Martin City Telegraph / September 18, 2021

Free Shredding Unlimited free on-site document shredding will be available for any KCMO residents at

Séance leads to ghostly conversations in Belton’s performance of Blithe Spirit
Arts & Entertainment

Séance leads to ghostly conversations in Belton’s performance of Blithe Spirit

By Martin City Telegraph / September 18, 2021

“It is a very funny play, in that the audience can see the ‘spirit’ who has crossed over and returned to her earthly home.”

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