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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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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
This perfect reading weather could land you a trip in the tropics
Local News

This perfect reading weather could land you a trip in the tropics

By Martin City Telegraph / January 30, 2019

The Mid-Continent Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge theme, “Passport to Everywhere,” goes to March 15. One lucky reader will win a trip to the Dominican Republic.

Liz’s House of Hair has stories to share
City Business

Liz’s House of Hair has stories to share

By Martin City Telegraph / January 30, 2019

Like many hair salons in the south KC area, Liz’s has a unique, neighborly charm. Instead of shelves lined with hair products, the salon has a small library of books.

Center y Hickman Mills lanzan iniciativas para acabar con la falta de vivienda de los estudiantes
Local News

Center y Hickman Mills lanzan iniciativas para acabar con la falta de vivienda de los estudiantes

By Martin City Telegraph / January 30, 2019

Una nueva iniciativa para ayudar a los estudiantes sin hogar a encontrar vivienda permanente, así como a ayudar a sus familias en la búsqueda de empleo, comida, ropa, pases de autobús, Presupuestos, crianza de sus hijos, asesoría legal y más.

Center and Hickman Mills schools launch program to end student homelessness
Local News

Center and Hickman Mills schools launch program to end student homelessness

By Martin City Telegraph / January 30, 2019

A new program helps homeless students find permanent housing and families with job searches, clothing, bus passes, and more.

U.S. Toy, a fixture in south KC for 40 years, is moving
City Business

U.S. Toy, a fixture in south KC for 40 years, is moving

By Martin City Telegraph / January 28, 2019

The move will incorporate a larger, more visible store combined with a bounce house franchise.

Mafia talk tonight at Red Bridge Library
Arts & Entertainment/History

Mafia talk tonight at Red Bridge Library

By Martin City Telegraph / January 28, 2019

Author and filmmaker Terence O’Malley presents “KC Mafia and Missouri Politics in the 1940s” at Red Bridge library at 7 pm Monday.

Gilded Lily celebrates Hot Tea Month with tea party
Local News

Gilded Lily celebrates Hot Tea Month with tea party

By Martin City Telegraph / January 26, 2019

To celebrate Hot Tea Month, Gilded Lily in Martin City will host an afternoon tea on Sunday.

Wornall Rd Bridge demolished, traffic redirected Saturday
Local News

Wornall Rd Bridge demolished, traffic redirected Saturday

By Martin City Telegraph / January 26, 2019

All lanes are expected to reopen by 9:30 a.m. Sunday

Had Mobillion McGee had his way, much of Kansas City would have been in Kansas
History

Had Mobillion McGee had his way, much of Kansas City would have been in Kansas

By Martin City Telegraph / January 21, 2019

Mobillion W. McGee has a story to tell that is just as unique as his name.

Bring it home!
Athletics/Local News

Bring it home!

By Martin City Telegraph / January 20, 2019

It has been five years since the Kansas City Chiefs showed Tom Brady the bench for the only time in his career.

Performing dog disappears; owner offers $1000 reward
Local News

Performing dog disappears; owner offers $1000 reward

By Martin City Telegraph / January 19, 2019

A 12-year-old white beagle who has appeared in numerous local theater productions has disappeared.

Taylor opens campaign headquarters in Red Bridge
Local News

Taylor opens campaign headquarters in Red Bridge

By Martin City Telegraph / January 19, 2019

Scott Taylor opened his campaign headquarters Saturday, January 19. It is located next to Caleb’s at the Red Bridge Shopping Center.

City initiates special curbside pickup for fallen branches
Local News

City initiates special curbside pickup for fallen branches

By Martin City Telegraph / January 17, 2019

Broken limbs must be cut to a length of six feet and placed by the curb by 6 a.m. January 28.

Local News

Red Bridge and Holmes intersection remains closed most of Wednesday

By Martin City Telegraph / January 16, 2019

Red Bridge and Holmes remains closed on Wednesday as crews continue repairs on a broken line.

New Crossfit Facility to Open at 99th & Holmes
Local News/South KC Perspective

New Crossfit Facility to Open at 99th & Holmes

By Martin City Telegraph / January 15, 2019

By John Sharp Change Now CrossFit is remodeling the former Charles D. Jones Co. building

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