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Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash at I-435 & 87th Street

By Martin City Telegraph / April 12, 2026
Local News

Book review: Injustice Town: A Corrupt City, a Wrongly Convicted Man, and a Struggle for Freedom

By Martin City Telegraph / April 12, 2026
Arts & Entertainment

CashStash KC is taking treasure hunting to new heights

By Martin City Telegraph / April 11, 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
Local News/South KC Perspective

Streetcar to extend south

By Martin City Telegraph / July 22, 2018

An approval of a 3.7 mile extension will bring the popular streetcar into the UMKC vicinity.

City Business/Local News

Bannister’s Kmart becomes CubeSmart

By Martin City Telegraph / July 22, 2018

The former Kmart store at of Bannister & Hillcrest is now a climate controlled CubeSmart Self Storage. .

Flood protection one step closer for Swope Park Industrial Area
City Business/Local News

Flood protection one step closer for Swope Park Industrial Area

By Martin City Telegraph / July 22, 2018

Businesses around 75th Terrace and Cleveland will soon have protection from flooding.

Athletic apparel manufacturer moves into warehouse at former Richards-Gebaur
City Business/Local News

Athletic apparel manufacturer moves into warehouse at former Richards-Gebaur

By Martin City Telegraph / July 22, 2018

The company expects the south Kansas City facility will significantly shorten shipping times to the central and eastern parts of the country,

Local News/South KC Perspective

Bannister Federal Complex Clean-up Nears Completion

By Martin City Telegraph / July 22, 2018

Interior contamination of Bannister Federal Complex nears completion.

What’s under construction in south KC? We have the latest
City Business/Local News

What’s under construction in south KC? We have the latest

By Martin City Telegraph / July 21, 2018

The economy in south KC is booming and so is construction.

Job Fair gives ex-offenders second chance
Local News

Job Fair gives ex-offenders second chance

By Martin City Telegraph / July 18, 2018

South Patrol Holds Job Fair for Ex-Offenders By Kathy Feist Over 20 vendors took part

Artist Reception at Kingswood
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Artist Reception at Kingswood

By Martin City Telegraph / July 12, 2018

Janet Kuemmerlein is a pioneer in the contemporary fiber art movement. Her art will be displayed at Kingswood Center, 10000 Wornall Rd.

Is it possible to change your friend’s opinion on immigration reform? Yes, and minister shows how
Local News/Spiritual

Is it possible to change your friend’s opinion on immigration reform? Yes, and minister shows how

By Martin City Telegraph / July 12, 2018

“No policies change the hearts and minds of people,” Minister will demonstrate how to discuss controversial subjects and successfully change opinions.

A south KC restaurant opens July 9, many work towards that goal
Local News

A south KC restaurant opens July 9, many work towards that goal

By Martin City Telegraph / July 9, 2018

Which restaurant is having its grand opening on July 9th? Read our latest story on new restaurant openings in the area.

Water Garden Tour features 47 stops throughout metropolitan area
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Water Garden Tour features 47 stops throughout metropolitan area

By Martin City Telegraph / July 6, 2018

The 25th Annual Water Garden Tour begins Saturday and ends Sunday.

Grilling adds to the 4th of July experience
City Business/Local News

Grilling adds to the 4th of July experience

By Martin City Telegraph / July 3, 2018

Grills can range in cost from $30 on up to thousands of dollars. Euston Hardware gives a primer of what’s available.

Brain Clinic helps with depression and improves self-control
Health/Local News

Brain Clinic helps with depression and improves self-control

By Martin City Telegraph / July 2, 2018

A clinic that treats depression by aiming magnetic pulses against the scalp has opened in South Kansas City.

St. Joseph Medical Center Recognized for Excellent Patient Care
Health/Local News

St. Joseph Medical Center Recognized for Excellent Patient Care

By Martin City Telegraph / July 2, 2018

St. Joseph Medical Center is the only hospital in Kansas City, Mo., to receive the 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award along with the Leapfrog A Safety Grade Award.

Since 1967, Crazy Joe’s has been booming
City Business/Local News

Since 1967, Crazy Joe’s has been booming

By Martin City Telegraph / July 1, 2018

Joe Gallagher opened a small fireworks stand under Snead’s Bar B-Q sign at 171 & Holmes. Over 50 years later, it’s a booming family business.

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