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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
Grocery store owner fatally shot
Business/Local News

Grocery store owner fatally shot

By Martin City Telegraph / September 15, 2025

Patrol officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of Longview Road on a reported shooting at the grocery store. 

Early voting opens September 16 for recall vote
2025 Special Recall Election/South KC Perspective

Early voting opens September 16 for recall vote

By Martin City Telegraph / September 15, 2025

Special election will determine whether or not to recall Jackson County Executive Frank White

A mysterious and amazing show: the monarch butterfly migration
Home & Garden

A mysterious and amazing show: the monarch butterfly migration

By Martin City Telegraph / September 14, 2025

Without environmental action, these vital pollinators face likely extinction within the next 60 years

Ruskin’s Kim Sixta named teacher of the year finalist
Education

Ruskin’s Kim Sixta named teacher of the year finalist

By Martin City Telegraph / September 13, 2025

Final honoree will be announced later this month

Community/Local News/Spiritual

First-ever Mental Illness Awareness Walk comes to Belton

By Martin City Telegraph / September 12, 2025

Community invited to learn, get support and hold space for those who suffer from mental illness

South Kansas City Fall Entertainment Guide
Arts & Entertainment

South Kansas City Fall Entertainment Guide

By Martin City Telegraph / September 12, 2025

The cooler season brings festivals, concerts, plays, nature walks and more to enjoy. Here’s a

Free native trees available for KCMO residents
Home & Garden/South KC Perspective

Free native trees available for KCMO residents

By Martin City Telegraph / September 11, 2025

City program will give away 1,000 trees this fall

Jerry Smith Park volunteer wins state award
Community/Home & Garden

Jerry Smith Park volunteer wins state award

By Martin City Telegraph / September 11, 2025

Longtime expert recognized for commitment to collecting seeds and identifying rare plants and insects.

Democrats address Missouri’s proposed congressional redistricting
City Business

Democrats address Missouri’s proposed congressional redistricting

By Martin City Telegraph / September 11, 2025

“An illegal power grab!”

Waldo residents to discuss repurposing school property at 76th and Wyandotte
Local News

Waldo residents to discuss repurposing school property at 76th and Wyandotte

By Martin City Telegraph / September 9, 2025

Kansas City Public Library is currently exploring options to upgrade or replace the existing Waldo Branch Library.

Victim identified in Bannister shooting
Local News

Victim identified in Bannister shooting

By Martin City Telegraph / September 8, 2025

The victim has been identified as Kenneth Hutt, a 23-year-old Black male. 

Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Mount Olivet Cemetery
Community/Spiritual

Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Mount Olivet Cemetery

By Martin City Telegraph / September 8, 2025

Public event honors victims and shows appreciation to all first responders

SUV runs over toddler
Local News

SUV runs over toddler

By Martin City Telegraph / September 7, 2025

A toddler was hit by a vehicle near James A Reed and 96th Terrace.

Public meeting for Kingdom City church provided public input from Martin City folk
Community/Spiritual

Public meeting for Kingdom City church provided public input from Martin City folk

By Martin City Telegraph / September 7, 2025

Kingdom City owns the space once occupied by Gordman’s as well as five smaller units along the north wall.

Barstow Girls Tennis is hungry to repeat
Local News

Barstow Girls Tennis is hungry to repeat

By Martin City Telegraph / September 7, 2025

Last year’s state championship pushes private school to compete in next class up

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