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South KC gets early start on America 250 celebration– Your guide to events

By Martin City Telegraph / June 25, 2026
City Business Local News

Heritage at Grandview apartments plan unveiled

By Tony Madden / June 25, 2026
Local News

Tanner’s in Red Bridge Shopping Center will close on June 28

By Martin City Telegraph / June 23, 2026
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History

America’s first female sheriff Minnie Mae Talbott and the killer who changed history

By Martin City Telegraph / June 11, 2026
History

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

By Martin City Telegraph / May 31, 2026
Rainbow Girls celebrate 95th Anniversary
Community/Education/Spiritual

Rainbow Girls celebrate 95th Anniversary

By Martin City Telegraph / October 4, 2021

“It wasn’t a substitute for church because they definitely don’t want that, but it was a complement to my Christian upbringing.”

Softball league welcomes players in their 60s, 70s, 80s, even 90s
Athletics/Dining/Local News/Senior Living

Softball league welcomes players in their 60s, 70s, 80s, even 90s

By Martin City Telegraph / October 4, 2021

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.”

A new day dawns for Martin City with the first apartment complex groundbreaking
Community/Local News

A new day dawns for Martin City with the first apartment complex groundbreaking

By Martin City Telegraph / October 2, 2021

“I’m excited about this project, in part because we miss housing in this area, especially affordable housing.”

Hickman Mills schools face food shortage. Here’s how you can help
Community/Education

Hickman Mills schools face food shortage. Here’s how you can help

By Martin City Telegraph / October 2, 2021

HMC-1’s School Meal Program is impacted from nationwide food shortage  By Kathy Feist The Hickman

Performing with Tommy Tutone is an amazing experience, say M80s
Arts & Entertainment

Performing with Tommy Tutone is an amazing experience, say M80s

By Martin City Telegraph / October 2, 2021

“The guy was an iconic singer of the most iconic song of all time.” 

Fall Clean up for 6th District residents
Local News/South KC Perspective

Fall Clean up for 6th District residents

By Martin City Telegraph / October 1, 2021

This fall’s 6th Council District Neighborhood Clean Up will run from 8 a.m. to noon

Grandview Soccer starts off strong 
Athletics

Grandview Soccer starts off strong 

By Martin City Telegraph / October 1, 2021

Most of the team is Hispanic and grew up with soccer as the primary sport in their families.

Chastain gives Oscar-worthy performance in evangelist Tammy Faye biopic
Arts & Entertainment

Chastain gives Oscar-worthy performance in evangelist Tammy Faye biopic

By Martin City Telegraph / October 1, 2021

There is a dissonance between the portrayal of Tammy Faye and the toxic, corrupt televangelist scheme of which she was undeniably a part.

South KC Friday Football
Athletics

South KC Friday Football

By Martin City Telegraph / October 1, 2021

By Max Goodwin Avila University On Saturday, No. 15 Avila lost its first football game

Tommy Tutone known for “867-5309” performs in free Martin City concert
Arts & Entertainment

Tommy Tutone known for “867-5309” performs in free Martin City concert

By Martin City Telegraph / October 1, 2021

By Kady Weddles The 80s hit band Tommy Tutone, best known for its hit single

Red Bridge Road ready for construction in December
Community/Local News

Red Bridge Road ready for construction in December

By Martin City Telegraph / September 30, 2021

The project should be completed by fall 2023.

A revitalization is taking place in Waldo, bit by bit
Community/Local News

A revitalization is taking place in Waldo, bit by bit

By Martin City Telegraph / September 29, 2021

“It’s going to be beautiful. There will be more green space. And the entire parking lot shifts closer to Waldo Pizza.”

Rep. Cleaver addresses climate change at the local level
South KC Perspective

Rep. Cleaver addresses climate change at the local level

By Martin City Telegraph / September 27, 2021

The aim is to be climate neutral by 2040, reducing greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible while compensating for any remaining emissions. 

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.”

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