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Education

New Grandview superintendent addresses gaps amid challenging year

By Martin City Telegraph / August 24, 2026
Education

Driven By Safety: Profile of a School Bus Driver

By Martin City Telegraph / August 22, 2026
Education

New public school projects underway as south KC starts 2026-27

By Tony Madden / August 19, 2026
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Dining Home & Garden

The return of the roadside stand

By Martin City Telegraph / August 21, 2026
Home & Garden

You can now toss paper cups and plastic to-go cups into your recycling bin

By Martin City Telegraph / August 18, 2026
Who should be Kansas City’s next police chief? You should have a say
South KC Perspective

Who should be Kansas City’s next police chief? You should have a say

By Martin City Telegraph / August 18, 2026

During Chief Graves’ relatively brief tenure as chief, as of August 10 in recent years, homicides have gone down significantly from 123 year-to-date homicides in 2023 to only 77 this year.

CatVideoFest held over for second weekend at Glenwood Arts
Arts & Entertainment

CatVideoFest held over for second weekend at Glenwood Arts

By Martin City Telegraph / August 14, 2026

10% of ticket sales will benefit Melissa’s Second Chances, a 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue in Shawnee. 

Callie Mae’s Barkery and Bath expands from Waldo base
Business

Callie Mae’s Barkery and Bath expands from Waldo base

By Martin City Telegraph / August 10, 2026

“My background is culinary. So the treats are our focus.”

The Dog Days of Summer: How Kansas Citians over time dealt with the heat
History

The Dog Days of Summer: How Kansas Citians over time dealt with the heat

By Martin City Telegraph / August 9, 2026

The next time you grumble about stepping outside into another sweltering Kansas City afternoon, remember that generations before us endured the same relentless heat with little more than shade trees, hand fans, open windows and ingenuity.

Blighted area in Hickman Mills to see ‘true-to-market’ townhouses, apartments
Business/Local News

Blighted area in Hickman Mills to see ‘true-to-market’ townhouses, apartments

By Tony Madden / August 7, 2026

La Cima en Loma Vista is set to include a luxury townhome development and modern apartment complex.

Phil LeVota charged in ‘bribery scheme’ involving DaRon McGee
2026 Primary Election/Local News

Phil LeVota charged in ‘bribery scheme’ involving DaRon McGee

By Tony Madden / August 7, 2026

A federal indictment alleges LeVota offered a candidate a job in exchange for dropping out of the race. 

How south Kansas City voted in the Aug. 4 election
2026 Primary Election

How south Kansas City voted in the Aug. 4 election

By Tony Madden / August 6, 2026

South Kansas City voters made important decisions about leadership, the petition process, taxes and more.

Author talks, games and more at Main Street Belton bookstore
Arts & Entertainment

Author talks, games and more at Main Street Belton bookstore

By Kristina Panos / August 6, 2026

Set your sights on Faded Pages Bookstore, located at 319 Main St. in Belton.

Flags lowered after passing of Raymore Councilman Tom Engert
Local News

Flags lowered after passing of Raymore Councilman Tom Engert

By Tony Madden / August 3, 2026

“… He continued showing up for his neighbors, his city and the people he cared about,” the mayor said.

What issues are on Tuesday’s ballot for Kansas City?
2026 Primary Election

What issues are on Tuesday’s ballot for Kansas City?

By John Sharp / August 3, 2026

Sometimes ballot issues have a bigger impact on a person’s daily life than candidate races.

Grandview approves Agora KC pickleball permits amid sound concerns
Local News

Grandview approves Agora KC pickleball permits amid sound concerns

By Tony Madden / August 3, 2026

Community members, mostly affiliated with Martin City Melodrama, voiced concern over potential noise from the outdoor pickleball courts.

South Kansas City’s Animal Advocates
Local News/Spiritual

South Kansas City’s Animal Advocates

By Martin City Telegraph / August 2, 2026

“Our ultimate goal is to help people and their dogs.”

Campaign leaks alleged in Republican primary for Cleaver’s House seat
2026 Primary Election

Campaign leaks alleged in Republican primary for Cleaver’s House seat

By Ben McCarthy / July 30, 2026

A cease and desist letter from Brett Hueffmeier’s 5th District congressional campaign alleges a volunteer accessed and disclosed secrets to an opposing campaign.

Restaurant roundup: New spots, dining updates in Martin City, Waldo
Dining

Restaurant roundup: New spots, dining updates in Martin City, Waldo

By Martin City Telegraph / July 30, 2026

From charbroiled chicken in Martin City to smash-burgers in Brookside, here’s our south Kansas City restaurant roundup.

Adolescent reported missing in Ruskin area
Local News

Adolescent reported missing in Ruskin area

By Martin City Telegraph / July 29, 2026

If located, call 911 or notify the KCPD Missing Persons Section at 816-234-5043.

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