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Your guide to summer camps and programs in south Kansas City in 2026

By Martin City Telegraph / April 28, 2026
Arts & Entertainment

South of the City: Parade of Hearts From Red Bridge to Raymore

By Martin City Telegraph Calendar / April 23, 2026
Arts & Entertainment

Neighborhood by Neighborhood: Parade of Hearts Through Waldo, Brookside, and Ward Parkway

By Martin City Telegraph Calendar / April 23, 2026
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Athletics

Avila Dance wins its ninth and 10th national championships

By Martin City Telegraph / April 25, 2026
Athletics

Grandview chiropractor wins national kickboxing title 

By Martin City Telegraph / April 18, 2026
Dentist/photographer moves practice from 99th & Holmes to Red Bridge
Health/Local News

Dentist/photographer moves practice from 99th & Holmes to Red Bridge

By Martin City Telegraph / February 12, 2019

In addition to photography, Dr. Brian Davis specializes in taking pictures of storms and concerts.

Kansas City to model Tampa’s program to reduce violence
South KC Perspective

Kansas City to model Tampa’s program to reduce violence

By Martin City Telegraph / February 11, 2019

The highly successful program in Tampa targets the most violent six percent of offenders who commit about 60 percent of that city’s violent crime.

New residential development in south KC approved
Local News

New residential development in south KC approved

By Martin City Telegraph / February 11, 2019

About 50 acres of vacant land just south of I-435 and I-49–and near Cerner–will be developed into an upscale multifamily housing complex.

Construction of new Red Bridge Library is underway
City Business

Construction of new Red Bridge Library is underway

By Martin City Telegraph / February 11, 2019

The former bowling alley at Red Bridge Shopping Center is being converted into a larger, more modern Red Bridge Mid-Continent Library.

Civil War history marked in stone at local cemetery
History

Civil War history marked in stone at local cemetery

By Martin City Telegraph / February 11, 2019

In Forest Hill Cemetery, located at 69th and Troost, 75 unmarked graves are a part of this area’s Civil War history.

Kathleen Holeman sings jazz at Sunday’s Jazz Vespers
Arts & Entertainment

Kathleen Holeman sings jazz at Sunday’s Jazz Vespers

By Martin City Telegraph / February 10, 2019

Jazz Vespers features Kathleen Holeman Kathleen Holeman and her band will give a free concert

Area Mid-Continent Library branches recognize Black History Month
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Area Mid-Continent Library branches recognize Black History Month

By Martin City Telegraph / February 9, 2019

The life of Missouri native George Washington Carver will be on of several Black History Month presentation at the area libraries.

South Patrol shown appreciation with chili luncheon at The Kirk
Spiritual

South Patrol shown appreciation with chili luncheon at The Kirk

By Martin City Telegraph / February 9, 2019

The Kirk of Kansas City, located at 11430 Wornall Road, will host the officers of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department South Patrol Division for an officer appreciation “chili and soup” luncheon on Sunday, February 10 at 11:30 am.

Hickman Mills postpones auction for school music program
Education

Hickman Mills postpones auction for school music program

By Martin City Telegraph / February 9, 2019

Saturday’s Golden Eagle Auction & Raffle for Ruskin’s band and orchestra has been postponed.

Center kicks off $48 million bond issue campaign for April ballot
Education

Center kicks off $48 million bond issue campaign for April ballot

By Martin City Telegraph / February 9, 2019

A campaign kickoff for the Center School District’s $48 million bond issue will run from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 9, at Holmeswood Baptist Church, 9700 Holmes Rd.

South KC High School Basketball Recap
Athletics

South KC High School Basketball Recap

By Martin City Telegraph / February 8, 2019

There is a lot of excitement about the talent this high school hoops season in south Kansas City.

Martin City Coffee hosts Coffee with the Superintendent
Education

Martin City Coffee hosts Coffee with the Superintendent

By Martin City Telegraph / February 8, 2019

Martin City Coffee hosts Coffee with the Superintendent Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, Grandview School District superintendent, will talk to district

Up close with South KC native Xavier Williams
Athletics/Local News

Up close with South KC native Xavier Williams

By Martin City Telegraph / February 2, 2019

Chiefs player Xavier Williams is a Martin City and Grandview Bulldog. He gives the Telegraph an exclusive interview about the season.

When Shatto Milk and Martin City Brewery hooked up, they made a little Brooo
City Business

When Shatto Milk and Martin City Brewery hooked up, they made a little Brooo

By Martin City Telegraph / February 2, 2019

Marketed as the “perfect box of chocolates for your Valentine’s Boo,” the limited edition beer sold out long before the lovers’ holiday.

Souper Bowl food drive to include soup dinner and competition
Spiritual

Souper Bowl food drive to include soup dinner and competition

By Martin City Telegraph / February 1, 2019

Saturday’s Souper Bowl food drive will include a soup dinner and competition among local restaurants.

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