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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
Know people who have made south KC a better community?  Nominate them for an award
Local News/South KC Perspective

Know people who have made south KC a better community? Nominate them for an award

By Martin City Telegraph / July 1, 2018

Nominations are now open for the third annual South Kansas City Alliance (SKCA) awards recognizing those program that recognizes those who go beyond their expected roles to improve south Kansas City.

The Land Dispute That Led to the Town of Kansas
History/Local News

The Land Dispute That Led to the Town of Kansas

By Martin City Telegraph / June 30, 2018

Fate, a voided sale, and the organization of 14 men founded the Town of Kansas, now known as Kansas City.

New Eateries opening soon
City Business/Local News

New Eateries opening soon

By Martin City Telegraph / June 28, 2018

Two eateries are opening in mid-July in south KC.

Two garage condo developments planned for Martin City area
City Business/Local News

Two garage condo developments planned for Martin City area

By Martin City Telegraph / June 28, 2018

“It’s home away from home. It’s a place to have a big screen TV while fixing the car. You can sit down, have a beer, watch TV.”

Where to Find Free Summer Meals for Children
Education/Health/Local News/South KC Perspective

Where to Find Free Summer Meals for Children

By Martin City Telegraph / June 25, 2018

Local schools and libraries are offering free meals for children this summer. Find out which where and when.

New evangelical church holds Martin City block party Sunday
Local News/Spiritual

New evangelical church holds Martin City block party Sunday

By Martin City Telegraph / June 24, 2018

The church welcomes diversity. Get to know Three Trails Community at their block party Sunday, June 24, from 3-6 pm.

For weekend warriors, air massage is a nice touch
Health/Local News

For weekend warriors, air massage is a nice touch

By Martin City Telegraph / June 23, 2018

Blue Bicycle Fitness Center offers air compression massages for those who have overworked their leg muscles.

Mystery of the Unnamed Hiking Trail
Arts & Entertainment/Athletics/Health/Local News

Mystery of the Unnamed Hiking Trail

By Martin City Telegraph / June 22, 2018

There’s a bit of mystery to a forgotten hilltop hiking trail near St. Thomas More School.

Biking the trails in south Kansas City
Arts & Entertainment/Health/Local News

Biking the trails in south Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / June 22, 2018

Our writer takes you for a ride through her favorite trails in south KC.

Traffic Construction Updates
Local News/South KC Perspective

Traffic Construction Updates

By Martin City Telegraph / June 22, 2018

  Traffic Updates Street and highway construction progress should soon begin easing at least some

This weekend run like a superhero to help neglected kids
Arts & Entertainment/Local News/Spiritual

This weekend run like a superhero to help neglected kids

By Martin City Telegraph / June 22, 2018

Costume up for CASA’s annual 5K run/walk on Sunday, June 24, or volunteer to interact with the kids they serve.

Marlborough Community announces winners of Artzpalooza
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Marlborough Community announces winners of Artzpalooza

By Martin City Telegraph / June 21, 2018

Three young women took the prize at Marlborough Community Coalition’s 4th Annual Youth Arts Festival.

Museum’s Open House enables Center School alumni and visitors a trip down memory lane and beyond
Education/History/Local News

Museum’s Open House enables Center School alumni and visitors a trip down memory lane and beyond

By Martin City Telegraph / June 21, 2018

The museum, located at Center High School, offers more than a trip down memory lane. It’s a tale of the south Kansas City’s history.

ReStored! Habitat for Humanity’s largest ReStore facility will be in Martin City
City Business/Local News

ReStored! Habitat for Humanity’s largest ReStore facility will be in Martin City

By Martin City Telegraph / June 13, 2018

The 45,000 sq. ft. facility will serve as the flagship store for the low cost home improvement store.

Kansas City’s BBQ King started the city’s popular grilling tradition over a 100 years ago
History/Local News

Kansas City’s BBQ King started the city’s popular grilling tradition over a 100 years ago

By Martin City Telegraph / June 11, 2018

Heard of Arthur Bryant’s? Heard of Gates? Then you should hear about Henry Perry, Kansas City’s King of Barbecue.

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