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Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash at I-435 & 87th Street

By Martin City Telegraph / April 12, 2026
Local News

Book review: Injustice Town: A Corrupt City, a Wrongly Convicted Man, and a Struggle for Freedom

By Martin City Telegraph / April 12, 2026
Arts & Entertainment

CashStash KC is taking treasure hunting to new heights

By Martin City Telegraph / April 11, 2026
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Election April 7th 2026

Kendrick, McDuffie elected to represent Grandview; Water board incumbents squash nepotism concerns

By Martin City Telegraph / April 9, 2026
Election April 7th 2026

Hickman Mills, Center, Belton school districts elect board members, pass bond issues

By Martin City Telegraph / April 9, 2026
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at Red Bridge Toy Drive
Arts & Entertainment

Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at Red Bridge Toy Drive

By Martin City Telegraph / December 11, 2020

The first 50 cars to drive through will receive a sweet treat from Cookies & Creamery and a BOGO coupon from Caleb’s Breakfast & Lunch.

Duck Donuts re-opens on State Line Rd.
Arts & Entertainment/Dining

Duck Donuts re-opens on State Line Rd.

By Martin City Telegraph / December 11, 2020

Duck Donuts has relocated from 95th and Mission in Leawood to 12130 State Line Rd in the former Peachwave Yogurt space.

Flavored tobacco ban goes to committee in Kansas City
City Business/Health

Flavored tobacco ban goes to committee in Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / December 11, 2020

The ordinance was brought to the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee in November and is scheduled to go back to the Committee on December 16 for further discussion.

New chiropractor opens clinic in Martin City
Health

New chiropractor opens clinic in Martin City

By Martin City Telegraph / December 10, 2020

“We believe the body is more intelligent than anything out there. It knows how to heal itself.”

Local Retail Businesses Pivot to Keep Holiday Shopping Safe
Community/Local News

Local Retail Businesses Pivot to Keep Holiday Shopping Safe

By Martin City Telegraph / December 6, 2020
By: Kady Weddle As COVID climate heats up and the threat of businesses closing circle
Martin City Trading Co. specializes in handcrafted jewelry
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Martin City Trading Co. specializes in handcrafted jewelry

By Martin City Telegraph / December 5, 2020

Martin City Trading Co. offers handmade earrings by Alex Sammartino made from products such as clay, resin, glass, and wood.

Former Silpada jewelry designer, Sierra Winter, opens showroom in Waldo area
Arts & Entertainment

Former Silpada jewelry designer, Sierra Winter, opens showroom in Waldo area

By Martin City Telegraph / December 5, 2020

“I’m excited for us to have our first brick and mortar store, plus we now have the space to be able to host fun events like shopping parties.” 

El Maguey opens in Martin City
Arts & Entertainment/Dining/Local News

El Maguey opens in Martin City

By Martin City Telegraph / December 4, 2020

In all, there are over 100 entrees on the menu, some regular standbys and others newly created by the franchise owner.

Beauty of the Bistro chef takes over Martin event space
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Beauty of the Bistro chef takes over Martin event space

By Martin City Telegraph / December 4, 2020

 The Dish New management takeover at The Martin includes holiday pop ups By D’Ann Dreiling

Jess & Jim’s debut Pop Up Thursday events in new event space
Arts & Entertainment

Jess & Jim’s debut Pop Up Thursday events in new event space

By Martin City Telegraph / December 3, 2020

 Christmas “pop up” bars are popping up all over the metropolitan area, and The Upstairs event space at Jess and Jim’s is no exception. 

Carondelet Place becomes an Ignite Medical Resort, gets $1 million upgrade
Health/Senior Living

Carondelet Place becomes an Ignite Medical Resort, gets $1 million upgrade

By Martin City Telegraph / December 3, 2020

“We’re looking to elevate the level of what’s been here in the past.”

You Be You program helps area schools promote mental wellness during pandemic
Education/Health

You Be You program helps area schools promote mental wellness during pandemic

By Martin City Telegraph / December 2, 2020

“Because not all of the spaces out there are places where our students can be comfortable and feel safe. Our goal is to promote action oriented resources for health and wellness no matter where our students are.”

Hickman Mills superintendent personally funds student motivation program
Education/South KC Perspective

Hickman Mills superintendent personally funds student motivation program

By Martin City Telegraph / December 2, 2020

Superintendent personally funds student motivation program  By John Sharp New Hickman Mills School Superintendent Yaw

Missouri lawmakers expected to approve witness protection funding
Local News

Missouri lawmakers expected to approve witness protection funding

By Martin City Telegraph / December 1, 2020

The House Budget Committee voted 27-0 November 9 to approve a $1.28 billion supplemental appropriations bill that included $2 million to fund the program. 

Two KC Fire Department employees die of Covid-19
South KC Perspective

Two KC Fire Department employees die of Covid-19

By Martin City Telegraph / December 1, 2020

“It is heartbreaking to lose yet another member of our Fire Department family.”

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