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CashStash KC is taking treasure hunting to new heights

By Martin City Telegraph / April 11, 2026
Athletics

Rock the Parkway to close streets on Saturday

By Martin City Telegraph / April 9, 2026
Election April 7th 2026 Local News

Maybe it’s time to rethink Kansas City’s earnings tax

By Martin City Telegraph / April 5, 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
Rally and Concert Informs Voters on Upcoming Marijuana Issues
Local News

Rally and Concert Informs Voters on Upcoming Marijuana Issues

By Martin City Telegraph / October 19, 2018

A “Yes on 2” rally and concert will break down the three marijuana issues on the November ballot.

Avila’s homecoming weekend features football, soccer and volleyball
Athletics/Local News

Avila’s homecoming weekend features football, soccer and volleyball

By Martin City Telegraph / October 19, 2018

Avila’s football team has impressive recording breaking stats going into homecoming.

Avila Theater kicks off homecoming weekend with performance of Talk Radio
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Avila Theater kicks off homecoming weekend with performance of Talk Radio

By Martin City Telegraph / October 19, 2018

Shock jocks were all the rage in the 80s and 90s. They may have influenced our generation today.

Angel Quilters donate children’s quilts for “physical, mental, spiritual and emotional comfort”
Local News/Spiritual

Angel Quilters donate children’s quilts for “physical, mental, spiritual and emotional comfort”

By Martin City Telegraph / October 19, 2018

The nonprofit Comforting Angel Quilters sews as many as 500 children’s quilts a year, donating them all to children’s organizations.

Community Assistance Council gala to help fund longer hours for food pantry
Local News/Spiritual

Community Assistance Council gala to help fund longer hours for food pantry

By Martin City Telegraph / October 18, 2018

With longer hours comes a need for more volunteer help, more food and dry good donations and funding to cover the utility and operation costs.

Local News/Spiritual

Red Bridge Reading Room gets a new look

By Martin City Telegraph / October 13, 2018

The redecorated space welcomes visitors for quiet introspection and healing words.

Homeless artists have works displayed at Museum at Prairie Fire
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Homeless artists have works displayed at Museum at Prairie Fire

By Martin City Telegraph / October 12, 2018

Titled “InVisible,” it showcases the works of 12 artists who have lived on the edge of society while dealing with addiction, mental health, domestic trauma and other problems.

Saturday’s South KC Block Party will be bigger, cuter and include a surprise announcement
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Saturday’s South KC Block Party will be bigger, cuter and include a surprise announcement

By Martin City Telegraph / October 11, 2018

Cute baby costume contest, culinary throwdown and a special announcement regarding the Red Bridge Shopping Center are some of the events happening at the South KC Block Party.

East Side Revitalization Plan Passes First Hurdle
Local News

East Side Revitalization Plan Passes First Hurdle

By Martin City Telegraph / October 11, 2018

The East Side Revitalization Plan will include the Hickman Mills section of south KC.

Edgemoor updates residents on KCI Terminal
Local News/South KC Perspective

Edgemoor updates residents on KCI Terminal

By Martin City Telegraph / October 9, 2018

New features and a timeline were presented at the September meeting.

Burns & McDonnell to begin parking garage construction
Local News/South KC Perspective

Burns & McDonnell to begin parking garage construction

By Martin City Telegraph / October 9, 2018

Site preparation and foundation work have begun at the world headquarters.

City to buy flooded retail spaces at 103rd & Wornall
Local News/South KC Perspective

City to buy flooded retail spaces at 103rd & Wornall

By Martin City Telegraph / October 9, 2018

The city approves plans for the purchase of 103rd & Wornall, the widening of 155th St., and the construction of Wonderscope.

Jess & Jim’s celebrates waitresses’ 50 years serving customers
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Jess & Jim’s celebrates waitresses’ 50 years serving customers

By Martin City Telegraph / October 9, 2018

They started with the original Jess and Jim. “Jess & Jim’s is a good place to work!” they both say.

Just like Chicago, Bogey’s Windy City Pub has all kinds of sports
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Just like Chicago, Bogey’s Windy City Pub has all kinds of sports

By Martin City Telegraph / October 8, 2018

The upscale sports bar at 131st & State Line Rd., features Chicago and Kansas City sports.

Big Momma’s Bakery moves from Crown Center to new Bannister location
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Big Momma’s Bakery moves from Crown Center to new Bannister location

By Martin City Telegraph / October 8, 2018

The bakery sells three sizes of its signature homemade cinnamon rolls as well as lunch items and other pastries.

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