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Cornerstones of Care hosts early tour of Education Campus at former Archbishop O’Hara High School

By Martin City Telegraph / April 29, 2026
Arts & Entertainment Education

Your guide to summer camps and programs in south Kansas City in 2026

By Martin City Telegraph / April 28, 2026
Education Home & Garden Spiritual

Hickman Mills outreach program helps families take the next step toward stability and self-reliance

By Martin City Telegraph / April 26, 2026
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History Local News

Pearl Street Hill, the neighborhood Kansas City Erased

By Martin City Telegraph / May 3, 2026
History

Born to Sing: The Story of Kansas City’s Opera Star Alice Nielsen

By Martin City Telegraph / April 5, 2026
Trivia Night raises funds for Grandview students
Education/South KC Perspective

Trivia Night raises funds for Grandview students

By Martin City Telegraph / November 25, 2025

More than $18,000 goes to programming including free books

WWII historian Gary Swanson passes away
Obituary

WWII historian Gary Swanson passes away

By Martin City Telegraph / November 24, 2025

During his retirement, Swanson interviewed more than 1,000 veterans and nurses and advocated for the Leawood Veterans Memorial

KCPD hosts coat drive and annual Cram-A-Cruiser event
Community/South KC Perspective

KCPD hosts coat drive and annual Cram-A-Cruiser event

By Martin City Telegraph / November 24, 2025

Two opportunities to help less fortunate neighbors this holiday season

MO Pie’s popularity leads to a future Leawood shop
Business/Dining/Local News

MO Pie’s popularity leads to a future Leawood shop

By Martin City Telegraph / November 23, 2025

Gourmet pie maker to open pop up shop for Thanksgiving and Christmas

Brookside Farmers Market goes indoors
Community/Home & Garden

Brookside Farmers Market goes indoors

By Martin City Telegraph / November 22, 2025

HJ’s to host vendors and shoppers during winter months

Momentum for “Wicked” evaporates with sequel
Arts & Entertainment

Momentum for “Wicked” evaporates with sequel

By Martin City Telegraph / November 21, 2025

Much like its sham Wonderful Wizard, “Wicked: For Good’s” parlor tricks fade away at the slightest pull of a curtain.

Christmas in the Park kicks off in spectacular fashion
South KC Perspective

Christmas in the Park kicks off in spectacular fashion

By Martin City Telegraph / November 21, 2025

Jackson County hosts holiday bike ride, fireworks show and light displays

Giving in Action
Community/Local News

Giving in Action

By Martin City Telegraph / November 20, 2025

Local food pantries prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday

Avila goes Orwellian
Arts & Entertainment

Avila goes Orwellian

By Martin City Telegraph / November 19, 2025

“It’s so raw, so terrifying. It will shake you.”

Man shot at Village Apartments off Troost
Local News

Man shot at Village Apartments off Troost

By Martin City Telegraph / November 19, 2025

If anyone was in the area and heard or saw anything they are asked to contact Homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS.

Man fatally shot at 70th and Prospect
Local News

Man fatally shot at 70th and Prospect

By Martin City Telegraph / November 19, 2025

There were numerous people inside the store when the victim and a suspect had an interaction that escalated to gunfire.

Raytown expands its animal services
City Business

Raytown expands its animal services

By Martin City Telegraph / November 18, 2025

Grand opening with adoptable pets on November 20

Leawood residents decide on old city hall and fire station
City Business/Local News

Leawood residents decide on old city hall and fire station

By Martin City Telegraph / November 17, 2025

Preliminary plans reimagine site for community use and recreation

Leawood Fire Department’s special event encourages holiday safety
Community/Home & Garden

Leawood Fire Department’s special event encourages holiday safety

By Martin City Telegraph / November 15, 2025

Live demonstrations emphasize seasonal fire dangers and innovative prevention methods

Where Netflix’s House of Dynamite goes wrong
Arts & Entertainment/Local News/Movie Reviews

Where Netflix’s House of Dynamite goes wrong

By Martin City Telegraph / November 14, 2025

By Reed Ripley A House of Dynamite Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Idris Elba, Rebecca

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