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Bailey bridge to be installed on Grandview’s Truman Presidential Trail after decade in storage

By Martin City Telegraph / April 15, 2026
City Business

Martin City Community Improvement District makes plans for upcoming year

By Martin City Telegraph / April 15, 2026
City Business

Council members discuss 2026-27 budget at South Kansas City Alliance meeting

By Martin City Telegraph / April 14, 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
The curious kidnapping of Laura Ellis: A little-known 1930s saga
History

The curious kidnapping of Laura Ellis: A little-known 1930s saga

By Martin City Telegraph / October 25, 2020

In 1934, a middle-aged beauty shop manager vanished from sight after attending a labor meeting at 14th and Woodland in Kansas City. She was found dazed and confused hundreds of miles away, but the incident remains mysterious.

Wonderscope to celebrate grand opening
Arts & Entertainment/Education

Wonderscope to celebrate grand opening

By Martin City Telegraph / October 22, 2020

Welcome to the neighborhood, Wonderscope!  The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City will

KC Neighborhood Tourism Development Fund has expanded deadline for community events
Arts & Entertainment/City Business

KC Neighborhood Tourism Development Fund has expanded deadline for community events

By Martin City Telegraph / October 22, 2020

Tourism Development Fund Application deadline extended to Friday, Oct. 30 By Kathy Feist The application

The Daily Limit shuts down after 25 years
Community/Dining/Local News

The Daily Limit shuts down after 25 years

By Martin City Telegraph / October 21, 2020

Editor”s Note: The Daily Limit, a longtime establishment at the Red Bridge Shopping Center, has

Prepare to be scared! Local film producer shares tales of the supernatural on Amazon Prime
Arts & Entertainment

Prepare to be scared! Local film producer shares tales of the supernatural on Amazon Prime

By Martin City Telegraph / October 20, 2020

“These stories are all based on actual events. Someone had to anguish through them.”

Mask breath is a thing. Local dentist explains how to avoid it.
Health

Mask breath is a thing. Local dentist explains how to avoid it.

By Martin City Telegraph / October 17, 2020

Face masks do not cause bad breath, but they’ are an agent of awareness, according to the ADA. 

Heartland Conservation Alliance hosts outdoor event at its new Heartland Overlook Preserve along Blue River watershed
Community/Local News

Heartland Conservation Alliance hosts outdoor event at its new Heartland Overlook Preserve along Blue River watershed

By Martin City Telegraph / October 16, 2020

Conservation partners celebrate purchase of Blue River forest On Sunday, October 18, from 10 am

Grandview School District zaps germs away with UV disinfecting lights
Education/Local News

Grandview School District zaps germs away with UV disinfecting lights

By Martin City Telegraph / October 14, 2020

Grandview School District’s Ultra Violet light system is rolled into a room, activated and finished disinfecting within 20-30 minutes.

The story of Maria Devinki and her real estate firm’s newest move
City Business/Community/History

The story of Maria Devinki and her real estate firm’s newest move

By Martin City Telegraph / October 12, 2020

Devinki Real Estate moves to new offices at 97th and Wornall   By Tyler Schneider For

The nostalgia of Kiddie Land on Wornall Road
History

The nostalgia of Kiddie Land on Wornall Road

By Martin City Telegraph / October 12, 2020

The nostalgia of Kiddie Land on Wornall Road By Diane Euston   Growing up in south

“Day is done.” Former Center HS band teacher played Taps every evening at John Knox Village
Arts & Entertainment/Education/Senior Living

“Day is done.” Former Center HS band teacher played Taps every evening at John Knox Village

By Martin City Telegraph / October 11, 2020

  Taps is Fitting to a Long Career  By Sue Loudon  Don Shaffer has been

Brewing a perfect cup of coffee in Terrace Lakes neighborhood
Dining/Local News

Brewing a perfect cup of coffee in Terrace Lakes neighborhood

By Martin City Telegraph / October 11, 2020

IHOP’s Higher Grounds becomes Café Main on Red Bridge By D’Ann Dreiling Photos by Kady Weddle

Longevity Nutrition Smoothie & Juice Bar “shakes” it up
Athletics/Health

Longevity Nutrition Smoothie & Juice Bar “shakes” it up

By Martin City Telegraph / October 10, 2020

Longevity Nutrition Smoothie & Juice Bar ‘shakes’ it up By Zakery Finley  Photos by Kady

Two Waldo bicycle shops see spike in business during pandemic
Athletics/Health

Two Waldo bicycle shops see spike in business during pandemic

By Martin City Telegraph / October 10, 2020

Pedaling through the pandemic Story and photos by Jill Draper Bicycle sales and repairs are

Need your ballot notarized? Get it done for free!
City Business/Local News/South KC Perspective

Need your ballot notarized? Get it done for free!

By Martin City Telegraph / October 7, 2020

Free Pop Up Notaries While advanced voting is available to anyone, you will need to

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