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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

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
Andy’s Frozen Custard opens 100th location at 79th & Wornall
Dining

Andy’s Frozen Custard opens 100th location at 79th & Wornall

By Martin City Telegraph / September 1, 2021

“Andy’s location here is part of a bigger transformation that’s to come as we go north on Wornall with improvements.”

Concorde Career College moves into St. Joseph Medical Center complex
Education/Health

Concorde Career College moves into St. Joseph Medical Center complex

By Martin City Telegraph / August 31, 2021

By Kady Weddle The South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony

Grandview’s Back to the Future Project 
City Business/Community

Grandview’s Back to the Future Project 

By Martin City Telegraph / August 31, 2021

“This is a great project, and when it’s completed, it’s going to transform everything in the area.”

Suburban Car Rental moves west 
Home & Garden

Suburban Car Rental moves west 

By Martin City Telegraph / August 30, 2021

By Jamey Evans Suburban Car Rental may have moved from its location off 103rd and

Hiram Young: An Early Black Trailblazer
History

Hiram Young: An Early Black Trailblazer

By Martin City Telegraph / August 30, 2021

 Standing at about 6’3” with a light-copper complexion “with a large mouth, fairly thin lips and an usually high voice for a large man,” Hiram Young was starkly different than other enterprising men of the town.

Auto Donation Center is in the right Lane
Community/Spiritual

Auto Donation Center is in the right Lane

By Martin City Telegraph / August 29, 2021

“There are people out there who need help. And if you are in the position to help, then you are obligated.”

For Want Of A Chip: Why local dealerships are sitting near empty
Home & Garden

For Want Of A Chip: Why local dealerships are sitting near empty

By Martin City Telegraph / August 28, 2021

“A lot of people think in terms of one car, one chip. In fact, most cars utilize 75 to 100 chips.”

Electric Vehicles: When not if
Home & Garden

Electric Vehicles: When not if

By Martin City Telegraph / August 28, 2021

Ray Arriaga , sales manager at Cable Dahmer Chevrolet, notes that shoppers for Bolts tend to come from one of two subsets–young adults with an interest in the environment or older adults who are retired or have a limited commute.

Grandview Amphitheater will host Bands on Byars
Arts & Entertainment

Grandview Amphitheater will host Bands on Byars

By Martin City Telegraph / August 26, 2021

By John Sharp Free live musical entertainment followed by a fireworks show will be featured

Thousands of runners will Rock the Parkway Saturday
Arts & Entertainment/Athletics

Thousands of runners will Rock the Parkway Saturday

By Martin City Telegraph / August 26, 2021

“It’s the best running course in Kansas City.”

South Kansas City Football Preview
Athletics

South Kansas City Football Preview

By Martin City Telegraph / August 26, 2021

By Max Goodwin Rockhurst and state champion Raymore-Peculiar face off Like last season, the two

KCPD holds public meeting regarding budget
City Business/Community

KCPD holds public meeting regarding budget

By Martin City Telegraph / August 25, 2021

The Kansas City Police Department has begun hosting public meetings held every fourth Thursday of

Help Needed
South KC Perspective

Help Needed

By Martin City Telegraph / August 25, 2021

Through August 16 there have been 14 homicides this year in the South Patrol Division, compared to 16 at the same time last year.

KC police officer given Missouri law enforcement’s highest honor
South KC Perspective

KC police officer given Missouri law enforcement’s highest honor

By Martin City Telegraph / August 25, 2021

Officer Honored By John Sharp Kansas City Police Officer Douglas Davidson of the department’s DUI

City Council approves 63rd and Prospect mixed-use development plan
City Business

City Council approves 63rd and Prospect mixed-use development plan

By Martin City Telegraph / August 23, 2021

Council approves transformative 63rd and Prospect PIEA Development Plan The plan to redevelop the northwest corner of 63rd and Prospect

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