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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
Mayor weighs in on Robeson property. But is it fair?
Local News

Mayor weighs in on Robeson property. But is it fair?

By Martin City Telegraph / September 30, 2025

Developer says plans for 20-acre site are moving forward.

Next Public Engagement Session Scheduled for Blue River Road
City Business/South KC Perspective

Next Public Engagement Session Scheduled for Blue River Road

By Martin City Telegraph / September 29, 2025

Public invited to submit questions in advance of the meeting

Will Jackson County Executive Frank White be dismissed Tuesday?
2025 Special Recall Election/City Business/Local News

Will Jackson County Executive Frank White be dismissed Tuesday?

By Martin City Telegraph / September 29, 2025

Today, White announced that on Friday he filed an appeal with the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, seeking an order to stop the recall election scheduled for Tuesday. 

Caregivers need help too
Health/Senior Living

Caregivers need help too

By Martin City Telegraph / September 28, 2025

St. Joseph Medical Center hosts monthly lunch and learns for those caring for a senior parent

Being a good neighbor: Another coffee shop opens in Marlborough
Dining/Dining/Spiritual

Being a good neighbor: Another coffee shop opens in Marlborough

By Martin City Telegraph / September 28, 2025

Proceeds from sales fund a foster care apprenticeship operation

Experience Fall through the generations at Everly Turf Farm
Arts & Entertainment/Home & Garden/Local News

Experience Fall through the generations at Everly Turf Farm

By Martin City Telegraph / September 27, 2025

Fall means a corn maze, flower field, playground area and pumpkin patch at Everly Turf

Legal Aid celebrates grand opening of Neighborhood Development Office
Community

Legal Aid celebrates grand opening of Neighborhood Development Office

By Martin City Telegraph / September 26, 2025

Paseo location will encourage neighborhood partnerships and impact

A look at south KC’s alumni who are college athletes
Athletics

A look at south KC’s alumni who are college athletes

By Martin City Telegraph / September 26, 2025

By Max Goodwin Over the years that the Telegraph has been covering local high school

Holmes Road expansion to begin in 2027
City Business/South KC Perspective

Holmes Road expansion to begin in 2027

By Martin City Telegraph / September 25, 2025

Plans to improve the arterial road will be finalized by February 2026

Mahjong players, welcome to the Bam Bam Room!
Arts & Entertainment

Mahjong players, welcome to the Bam Bam Room!

By Martin City Telegraph / September 25, 2025

“It’s a vibrant world that celebrates strategy, tradition and connection.”

Kauffman grant will build KCPS students’ decision-making skills
Education

Kauffman grant will build KCPS students’ decision-making skills

By Martin City Telegraph / September 23, 2025

By Sara Wiercinski Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) students will benefit from formal decision-making training,

Community Meetings planned for 5th and 6th District KCMO residents
City Business/South KC Perspective

Community Meetings planned for 5th and 6th District KCMO residents

By Martin City Telegraph / September 22, 2025

Councilmembers will meet area residents and connect them with city programs and resources

William Mulkey: The pioneer who helped shape Kansas City’s early stories
History

William Mulkey: The pioneer who helped shape Kansas City’s early stories

By Martin City Telegraph / September 21, 2025

“He was there well before Kansas City was even a thought.”

Wayside Waifs partners with K-State vet students for vaccination clinics
Community/Home & Garden

Wayside Waifs partners with K-State vet students for vaccination clinics

By Martin City Telegraph / September 20, 2025

“It’s incredibly rewarding to see people in our community receive the support they need to keep their pets in their homes”

Youth identified as second shooting victim at El Mercado Fresco
Local News

Youth identified as second shooting victim at El Mercado Fresco

By Martin City Telegraph / September 19, 2025

Detectives are continuing to investigate the sequence of events that led up to the shooting as well as any potential additional unidentified suspects

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