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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
Grandview Education Foundation to host 5K fundraiser on September 13
Community/Education/South KC Perspective

Grandview Education Foundation to host 5K fundraiser on September 13

By Martin City Telegraph / September 6, 2025

Annual race supports enhanced learning opportunities in the district

Classic Thriller “Angel Street” takes the stage at Main Street Theater
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Classic Thriller “Angel Street” takes the stage at Main Street Theater

By Martin City Telegraph / September 5, 2025

Local actors and crew bring Victorian London to Downtown Belton

Could anyone survive a night of the living dead?
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Could anyone survive a night of the living dead?

By Martin City Telegraph / September 5, 2025

Cyclopedic Ensemble and The Arts Asylum partner for this hilarious re-imagining and tribute to the ultimate zombie flick

Guide to Weekend Fun
Arts & Entertainment

Guide to Weekend Fun

By Martin City Telegraph / September 4, 2025

There’s plenty to do this weekend and next in south KC.

Free youth clinic on DISCover Ultimate Day
Athletics/Youth

Free youth clinic on DISCover Ultimate Day

By Martin City Telegraph / September 4, 2025

Two hour event at Kenneth Polo Fields introduces kids the game of ultimate frisbee

Ruskin athletes kick off their fall seasons
Athletics/Local News

Ruskin athletes kick off their fall seasons

By Martin City Telegraph / September 4, 2025

Fall teams include Football, Girls Tennis, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball and Softball

Jackson County announces $30 million in grants for disadvantaged communities services
Local News

Jackson County announces $30 million in grants for disadvantaged communities services

By Martin City Telegraph / September 4, 2025

Jackson County Executive announces release of RFP for Disadvantaged Communities Grants

Notre Dame de Sion Fall Sports Preview
Athletics

Notre Dame de Sion Fall Sports Preview

By Martin City Telegraph / September 4, 2025

Storm teams begin their 2025 seasons

Shredding and recycling event planned for Waldo area
Community/Local News/South KC Perspective

Shredding and recycling event planned for Waldo area

By Martin City Telegraph / September 3, 2025

Urban Ranger Corps will host their annual cleanout event at the parking lot of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church

Belton sports heat up this fall
Athletics

Belton sports heat up this fall

By Martin City Telegraph / September 3, 2025

Nine teams in eight different sports kick off their seasons

Center teams ramp up for fall play
Athletics

Center teams ramp up for fall play

By Martin City Telegraph / September 3, 2025

At look at football, girls volleyball, boys soccer, cross country, girls tennis and girls golf

Beauty Industry Career Fair for youth
Education/Local News/South KC Perspective/Youth

Beauty Industry Career Fair for youth

By Martin City Telegraph / September 2, 2025

Community-led program invites 7th-12th graders to learn about the beauty industry

Hickman Mills faces state audit and a projected $12 million shortfall
Education

Hickman Mills faces state audit and a projected $12 million shortfall

By Martin City Telegraph / September 2, 2025

A look inside the district’s financial challenges

Frank White states his case to stay in office
2025 Special Recall Election/Local News

Frank White states his case to stay in office

By Martin City Telegraph / September 1, 2025

County executive appears at recent South Kansas City Democrats meeting

Baptist church rebrands to celebrate inclusivity
Spiritual

Baptist church rebrands to celebrate inclusivity

By Martin City Telegraph / August 31, 2025

Holmeswood congregation discerned need for name change

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