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92-year-old man reported missing from home near 104 & Holmes Rd

By Martin City Telegraph / April 13, 2026
Local News

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
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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
Seeing the world as a WWII Marine
Local News

Seeing the world as a WWII Marine

By Martin City Telegraph / November 11, 2020

“The war was really not over on some Pacific Islands just because papers were signed.”

New ice cream and sweets shop to open at Red Bridge
Community/Local News/South KC Perspective

New ice cream and sweets shop to open at Red Bridge

By Martin City Telegraph / November 9, 2020

Cookies and Creamery, will open its first brick and mortar facility at 533 E. Red Bridge Rd. next to Crows Coffee on the north side of the center.

CAC launches campaign to prevent homelessness during the holidays
Community/Spiritual

CAC launches campaign to prevent homelessness during the holidays

By Martin City Telegraph / November 9, 2020

“We don’t see 80 [requests] everyday, but the trend overall is nearly double the number of calls coming in from a year ago, and many of those are brand new to assistance.”

A war veteran’s tiny house was the site of a gruesome 1905 murder in Kansas City
History

A war veteran’s tiny house was the site of a gruesome 1905 murder in Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / November 9, 2020

Who murdered a Civil War veteran who lived in a tiny house just blocks away from where Union Station stands today?

Our annual guide to senior living communities in south Kansas City
Community/Senior Living

Our annual guide to senior living communities in south Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / November 7, 2020

A Guide to Area Senior Living Communities By Kathy Feist   Every year we publish

The Madison Senior Living community offers ageing in place in south KC
Community/Senior Living

The Madison Senior Living community offers ageing in place in south KC

By Martin City Telegraph / November 7, 2020

“We know how difficult it can be to make one move, and by offering ageing in place, our residents won’t need to find a brand new community.”

Swope Park features an early Winter Magic drive-thru
Arts & Entertainment

Swope Park features an early Winter Magic drive-thru

By Martin City Telegraph / November 5, 2020

The nearly-one-mile drive features the Midwest’s longest light tunnel, singing elves, spinning trees, flashing snowflakes and a special black light section of sugar plums.

Residential addiction treatment center takes over former Jack Stack Banquet Halls
Community/Health/Local News

Residential addiction treatment center takes over former Jack Stack Banquet Halls

By Martin City Telegraph / November 5, 2020

Midwest Recovery Centers has purchased the former Jack Stack Banquet facilities located at 136th and Holmes Rd.

Get to know your candidates: Missouri House District 36
2020 Election Information

Get to know your candidates: Missouri House District 36

By Martin City Telegraph / November 3, 2020

Candidates compete for the 36 District seat for the second time  By Kathy Feist  

Get to know your candidates: Missouri State House 56th District
2020 Election Information

Get to know your candidates: Missouri State House 56th District

By Martin City Telegraph / November 3, 2020

Will age matter in the seat for State House 56th District? Includes Martin City, Belton,

Get to know your candidates: Missouri House District 37
2020 Election Information

Get to know your candidates: Missouri House District 37

By Martin City Telegraph / November 2, 2020

Three candidates vie for State House of Representatives District 37 seat By Tyler Schneider Republican

Get to know your candidates: Missouri Senate District 7
2020 Election Information

Get to know your candidates: Missouri Senate District 7

By Martin City Telegraph / November 2, 2020

By Tyler Schneider Democrat Greg Razer, 42, is looking to make the move to the

Gubernatorial candidates spar over Covid-19, economy and health care
2020 Election Information

Gubernatorial candidates spar over Covid-19, economy and health care

By Martin City Telegraph / November 2, 2020

Gubernatorial candidates spar over Covid-19, economy and health care By Tyler Schneider   Republican Governor Mike

Inheriting property can be overwhelming. There’s help for that.
Home & Garden

Inheriting property can be overwhelming. There’s help for that.

By Martin City Telegraph / October 30, 2020

“Most people feel like they have to handle things themselves, but that’s not the case.”

Guess who’s coming to dinner? The stories behind some of  KC’s haunted restaurants.
Arts & Entertainment

Guess who’s coming to dinner? The stories behind some of KC’s haunted restaurants.

By Martin City Telegraph / October 29, 2020

Guess who’s coming to dinner?                    You can’t be too sure when dining at a haunted

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