Skip to content
Martin City Telegraph

Martin City Telegraph

Covering the news in south KC

  • Arts & Entertainment
  • City Business
  • Dining
  • History
  • Election April 7th 2026
  • Classified Ads
Arts & Entertainment

South of the City: Parade of Hearts From Red Bridge to Raymore

By Martin City Telegraph Calendar / April 23, 2026
Arts & Entertainment

Neighborhood by Neighborhood: Parade of Hearts Through Waldo, Brookside, and Ward Parkway

By Martin City Telegraph Calendar / April 23, 2026
Arts & Entertainment

Southern Johnson County: A Parade of Hearts Drive Through the Southern Suburbs

By Martin City Telegraph Calendar / April 23, 2026
of
Athletics

Avila Dance wins its ninth and 10th national championships

By Martin City Telegraph / April 25, 2026
Athletics

Grandview chiropractor wins national kickboxing title 

By Martin City Telegraph / April 18, 2026
Avila wins Fall Classic Cricket Cup
Athletics

Avila wins Fall Classic Cricket Cup

By Martin City Telegraph / October 31, 2025

“This is really a great opportunity for people from all nations and cultures to come together in a unified way, which is cricket.”

ELECTION 2025: Leawood candidates/Prairie Village
2025 General Election/City Business

ELECTION 2025: Leawood candidates/Prairie Village

By Martin City Telegraph / October 30, 2025

A guide to the November 4 election

Frankenstein comes alive at Rockhurst High
Arts & Entertainment

Frankenstein comes alive at Rockhurst High

By Martin City Telegraph / October 30, 2025

“Shelley’s story reminds us that progress without compassion can lead to destruction.”

ELECTION 2025: Grandview to vote on term limits
2025 General Election/City Business

ELECTION 2025: Grandview to vote on term limits

By Martin City Telegraph / October 29, 2025

“Grandview is the largest Class 4 city in the state that still has two year terms of office for its Mayor and Aldermen.”

Prepare to Party! The Glasshouse at River Oaks is open
Arts & Entertainment

Prepare to Party! The Glasshouse at River Oaks is open

By Martin City Telegraph / October 29, 2025

Former golf course club house transformed into luxury event space

City of Leawood will close portions of 135th Street
City Business

City of Leawood will close portions of 135th Street

By Martin City Telegraph / October 28, 2025

Periodic lane closures happening November 1-26

Jackson County votes on property tax assessor question
2025 General Election/South KC Perspective

Jackson County votes on property tax assessor question

By Martin City Telegraph / October 27, 2025

Simple majority would change appointed postion to elected

Ruskin Tornado Memorial rebuilt and rededicated
Community/Local News

Ruskin Tornado Memorial rebuilt and rededicated

By Martin City Telegraph / October 26, 2025

Year-long effort to fundraise and replace led by neighbors

Fall Cleanups take in 70 tons of trash
South KC Perspective

Fall Cleanups take in 70 tons of trash

By Martin City Telegraph / October 25, 2025

5th and 6th district events also collected electronics, tires and hazardous waste

Drive-thru location to sign Respect Missouri Voters petition this weekend
Local News

Drive-thru location to sign Respect Missouri Voters petition this weekend

By Martin City Telegraph / October 24, 2025

The Respect Missouri Voters petitions would ban elected officials from overturning the will of the people. 

Yellowjackets flying under the radar in winning season
Athletics

Yellowjackets flying under the radar in winning season

By Martin City Telegraph / October 24, 2025

What’s the secret behind Center soccer’s success?

Jackson County legislator discusses new executive at local meeting
City Business/Education

Jackson County legislator discusses new executive at local meeting

By Martin City Telegraph / October 23, 2025

Phil Levota faces property tax assessments and other big issues in first month of new position

Center Seeks next superintendent
Education/Local News

Center Seeks next superintendent

By Martin City Telegraph / October 23, 2025

Board engages consultants to guide search process with community

UPDATE: Teen has been found who was reported missing in Hickman Mills area
Local News

UPDATE: Teen has been found who was reported missing in Hickman Mills area

By Martin City Telegraph / October 22, 2025

If located, do not approach, contact the Kansas City Missouri Police Department Missing Persons Unit at (816) 234-5043 or call 911.

Leawood Stage Company play taking ‘Chill’ approach to common teen struggle
Arts & Entertainment/Local News/Youth

Leawood Stage Company play taking ‘Chill’ approach to common teen struggle

By Martin City Telegraph / October 22, 2025

Broadway musical “Be More Chill” debuts at Avila’s Goppert Theatre

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Upcoming Events

May 15
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Nick Thune @ The Comedy Club of KC

May 15
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Micah Burdick @ Martin City Brewing Co.

May 15
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Karaoke Night @ Tanner’s

May 16
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Celebrating Urban Birds @ Lakeside Nature Center

May 16
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Hike with a Naturalist @ Lakeside Nature Center

May 16
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Baby Prom @ Red Bridge MCPL

May 16
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Train Ride @ Belton Railroad

May 16
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Bishop Brigade Chess Club for All Ages @Belton Library

May 16
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Train Ride @ Belton Railroad

May 16
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mama Ray’s Legacy Jam Featuring Lori Tucker @ BB’s Lawnside BBQ

View Calendar

Read the e-edition

Subscribe to the digital version of The Telegraph!



Explore local news:

Arts & Entertainment
Athletics
Business
City Business
Community
Dining

Education
Health
History
Home & Garden

Obituaries
Senior Living

Spiritual
Youth

Contact

13610 Washington Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64145
816-492-7229
martincitytelegraph@gmail.com
By Appointment

Explore by neighborhood/city:

Belton
Brookside
Grandview
Hickman Mills
Leawood
Loch Lloyd
Marlborough
Martin City
Red Bridge
Troost
Waldo

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

NEW! South KC Arts & Entertainment Newsletter

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter, sent each Friday and full of weekend happenings.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Sign up for Free emails!

Enter your email address to receive new articles as they are published.

Join 7,006 other subscribers
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Bluesky
  • Mail
Martin City Telegraph

Martin City Telegraph

Covering the news in south KC

  • John Sharp Report
  • City Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • 2020 Election
  • Amendment 1 will create term limits for remaining state executive offices
  • Newstand Locations
  • Sign up for emails
  • 2025 Fall Entertainment Guide
  • Election April 7th 2026
  • Contact
  • Archives
  • Classified Ads
  • Obituaries
  • Digital Edition
  • Advertising
  • HOME
  • POSTS
Copyright ©2024 Martin City Telegraph. All rights reserved.

 

Loading Comments...