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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
Lightening strike to blame for Leawood house fire
Local News

Lightening strike to blame for Leawood house fire

By Martin City Telegraph / August 20, 2025

Two Leawood firefighters sustained  minor injuries during the response and were treated and released. 

Helping the homeless on Indian Creek
Community/Local News

Helping the homeless on Indian Creek

By Martin City Telegraph / August 20, 2025

“I always wanted to give back because I know how it made me feel.”

Open car door in speeding vehicle leads to injury
Local News

Open car door in speeding vehicle leads to injury

By Martin City Telegraph / August 20, 2025

The passenger is currently in critical condition and the investigation is ongoing.

Public School Districts begin a new year
Education/Local News

Public School Districts begin a new year

By Martin City Telegraph / August 19, 2025

What’s new at four local districts

City seeks community input for Troost Corridor Improvements
City Business/Local News

City seeks community input for Troost Corridor Improvements

By Martin City Telegraph / August 18, 2025

Road revitalization aims to increase safety and investment

Schools react to student cell phone ban
Local News

Schools react to student cell phone ban

By Martin City Telegraph / August 18, 2025

New Missouri law requires school districts to prohibit student phone use during instructional time.

Grandview begins improvements on Blue Ridge Boulevard
2023 Municipal Election/South KC Perspective

Grandview begins improvements on Blue Ridge Boulevard

By Martin City Telegraph / August 18, 2025

The first phase of the largest infrastructure project in the city history expected to be finished later this year

South KC Private School News
Education

South KC Private School News

By Martin City Telegraph / August 17, 2025

Schools enjoy building expansions and new leadership

Barstow welcomes its 18th president  and strengthens its connection to KC
Education

Barstow welcomes its 18th president and strengthens its connection to KC

By Martin City Telegraph / August 17, 2025

By Collyn Robinson As students, staff and faculty at The Barstow School embark on another

House fire off Ward Parkway and 76th Street
Local News

House fire off Ward Parkway and 76th Street

By Martin City Telegraph / August 16, 2025

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Kansas City Fire Department.

Speakers address the need for temporary jail
Community

Speakers address the need for temporary jail

By Martin City Telegraph / August 16, 2025

“I feel like we have a strong majority support on the city council and mayor to get this approved.”

Mama Ray celebrates 39 years of jamming
Arts & Entertainment

Mama Ray celebrates 39 years of jamming

By Martin City Telegraph / August 15, 2025

“A lot of people playing music out there– first time they ever played in front of an audience was at the Mama Ray Jam.”

Saved! Paul Robeson Middle School escapes foreclosure
Local News

Saved! Paul Robeson Middle School escapes foreclosure

By Martin City Telegraph / August 14, 2025

Neighbors want to see blighted conditions fixed at long-vacant campus

Animal chiropractors bring relief to furry friends
Home & Garden

Animal chiropractors bring relief to furry friends

By Martin City Telegraph / August 13, 2025

“There’s no placebo effect with animals. You see the changes immediately.”

120 Speed Humps Coming to Kansas City
Local News

120 Speed Humps Coming to Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / August 11, 2025

New resolution targets safety, speed reduction, and safer streets

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