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Grandview swears in aldermen, approves affordable housing project

By Martin City Telegraph / April 20, 2026
City Business Local News

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
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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
Your 2025 Guide to Halloween Events
Arts & Entertainment

Your 2025 Guide to Halloween Events

By Martin City Telegraph / October 16, 2025

From spooky to silly, every part of South KC offers creative ways to celebrate

Fire at Canyon Creek Apartments
Local News

Fire at Canyon Creek Apartments

By Martin City Telegraph / October 16, 2025

Crews reported smoke and fire showing from the exterior of a three-story occupied apartment building on arrival.

Kansas City Council to vote on ordinance honoring Sarah Rector, America’s first Black woman millionaire
City Business/History

Kansas City Council to vote on ordinance honoring Sarah Rector, America’s first Black woman millionaire

By Martin City Telegraph / October 16, 2025

Street honoring the wealthiest Black woman in America will be designated “Sarah Rector Way” ahead of film premier on October 29th.

Development finds peaceful resolution in Loch Lloyd
City Business

Development finds peaceful resolution in Loch Lloyd

By Martin City Telegraph / October 16, 2025

Trustees approve preliminary plat for Sechrest

Martin City sees activity on vacant spaces
Business/City Business/Local News

Martin City sees activity on vacant spaces

By Martin City Telegraph / October 15, 2025

“Once it’s finished, I’m hoping that you’ll think it’s an asset to the community, because it should look very, very nice.”

Waldo’s Keystone Methodist launches food pantry
Community/Spiritual

Waldo’s Keystone Methodist launches food pantry

By Martin City Telegraph / October 15, 2025

Church volunteers will distribute nonperishable food items monthly

South KC businesses show support for Rose Brooks
Community

South KC businesses show support for Rose Brooks

By Martin City Telegraph / October 14, 2025

Third Thursday in October set aside to increase awareness of domestic violence

Blue River Road round two
City Business

Blue River Road round two

By Martin City Telegraph / October 14, 2025

Public meeting reveals differing opinions for road’s future

115th and Holmes final approval
City Business

115th and Holmes final approval

By Martin City Telegraph / October 13, 2025

17-acre site will add 174 residential units

Ruskin High School teacher named Missouri Teacher of the Year
Education/South KC Perspective

Ruskin High School teacher named Missouri Teacher of the Year

By Martin City Telegraph / October 13, 2025

“In my three decades of this work, I have yet to find anyone like Ms. Sixta who produces more magic in the classroom with children who need it most.”

The fastest distance runner in Missouri
Athletics

The fastest distance runner in Missouri

By Martin City Telegraph / October 12, 2025

Rockhurst sophomore has the cross-country community buzzing

What’s new in Red Bridge?
Business/Local News

What’s new in Red Bridge?

By Martin City Telegraph / October 11, 2025

Chase Bank branch to open mid-2026; Farm Fresh grocery store gets new management

Keeping it local at the South KC Block Party
Arts & Entertainment/Community/Local News

Keeping it local at the South KC Block Party

By Martin City Telegraph / October 10, 2025

“It’s a way to celebrate the different neighborhoods and people who live here.”

Here’s Waldo!
City Business/Local News

Here’s Waldo!

By Martin City Telegraph / October 10, 2025

The traffic cones are gone and sidewalks are open after nearly two years of extensive construction at 75th and Wornall.

Northeast Kansas City Homes Tour brings the Smart family to life
History/Local News

Northeast Kansas City Homes Tour brings the Smart family to life

By Martin City Telegraph / October 9, 2025

Historic residences highlight history of early Kansas City

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