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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
Gold medalist shares words of inspiration with young Eagles
Athletics/Local News

Gold medalist shares words of inspiration with young Eagles

By Martin City Telegraph / April 22, 2019

“I learned people will love you even in your worst moment, ” the five-time Olympic medalist said.

It’s swarm season and here’s what you need to do
Local News

It’s swarm season and here’s what you need to do

By Martin City Telegraph / April 20, 2019

The Missouri State Beekeepers Association is getting the word out: stay calm, call your local beekeeper, and do not harm the honey bees.

Easter Sunday Services in South KC
Spiritual

Easter Sunday Services in South KC

By Martin City Telegraph / April 20, 2019

Do you know where you are going for Easter Sunday Services? If not, we have a list of area church services.

Comedy Club opens in south Kansas City
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Comedy Club opens in south Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / April 19, 2019

For the first time in decades, comedy has returned to south Kansas City at the Watt’s Mill Plaza.

Missouri to debate campus carry
Local News

Missouri to debate campus carry

By Martin City Telegraph / April 18, 2019

Earlier this month, Missouri lawmakers voted to pass legislation that would allow college students, faculty, and staff to carry firearms with them on campus. The subject was covered at a recent Town Hall meeting.

Olympic gold medalist to visit Martin City
Athletics

Olympic gold medalist to visit Martin City

By Martin City Telegraph / April 12, 2019

Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin will visit Eagles Gymnastics on Monday, April 15, from 5 to 7 pm.

Historic Paseo Boulevard: How did we get here?
History

Historic Paseo Boulevard: How did we get here?

By Martin City Telegraph / April 11, 2019

Lately The Paseo has been in the news due to its sudden renaming to Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. To understand why so many people in Kansas City are upset about this, we must take a walk down Kansas City’s first boulevard with 126 incredible years of history.

Loch Lloyd:  Where eagles fly
Arts & Entertainment

Loch Lloyd: Where eagles fly

By Martin City Telegraph / April 10, 2019

Eagles have made their home at Loch Lloyd and a resident there has made it his mission to photograph them.

Diane Euston leads Paseo discussion at artists reception Friday evening
Arts & Entertainment/History

Diane Euston leads Paseo discussion at artists reception Friday evening

By Martin City Telegraph / April 10, 2019

History, art, music, and coffee come together for the Telegraph’s first after work event at Martin City Coffee, Friday, April 9.

Sidelines celebrates 35 years with 35 bouquets of appreciation
City Business

Sidelines celebrates 35 years with 35 bouquets of appreciation

By Martin City Telegraph / April 9, 2019

During the month of April, Sidelines will deliver 35 bouquets to 35 loyal customers.

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. One local dentist offers screenings
Health

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. One local dentist offers screenings

By Martin City Telegraph / April 9, 2019

Do you know what to look for when checking for oral cancer?One local dentist group offers a means of detecting oral abnormalities.

Volunteers assist children with reading in Lead to Read program
Education

Volunteers assist children with reading in Lead to Read program

By Martin City Telegraph / April 8, 2019

Lead to Read is looking for volunteers willing to give 30 minutes a week to help children learn to read.

Wild West-style voter fraud
History

Wild West-style voter fraud

By Martin City Telegraph / April 8, 2019

Lying underneath parking lot pavement and the skeleton of where Hy-Vee once conducted business at 123rd and State Line are the invisible remains of a small hamlet called Oxford.

Royals 2019 Season Preview
Athletics

Royals 2019 Season Preview

By Martin City Telegraph / April 7, 2019

The Royals won their first March series in franchise history and it had Royals fans feeling optimistic for winning Baseball, but changes need to be made in the bullpen.

Understanding the Pre-K Tax Increase
Education

Understanding the Pre-K Tax Increase

By Martin City Telegraph / April 2, 2019

A break-down and understanding of Mayor Sly James’ Pre-K Sales Tax.

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