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Your guide to summer camps and programs in south Kansas City in 2026

By Martin City Telegraph / April 28, 2026
Arts & Entertainment

South of the City: Parade of Hearts From Red Bridge to Raymore

By Martin City Telegraph Calendar / April 23, 2026
Arts & Entertainment

Neighborhood by Neighborhood: Parade of Hearts Through Waldo, Brookside, and Ward Parkway

By Martin City Telegraph Calendar / April 23, 2026
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Athletics

Avila Dance wins its ninth and 10th national championships

By Martin City Telegraph / April 25, 2026
Athletics

Grandview chiropractor wins national kickboxing title 

By Martin City Telegraph / April 18, 2026
Arts & Entertainment/City Business/Local News

Crafts, Food, Carnival, Entertainment. Block party at Red Bridge Shopping Center has it all

By Martin City Telegraph / October 12, 2017

From 10 am – 3 p.m. Saturday, there will be a whole lot of party going on at Red Bridge Shopping Center.

Education/Local News

What you need to know at Parent-Teacher Conferences

By Martin City Telegraph / October 12, 2017

The parent-teacher conference can be one of the most productive opportunities to help your child succeed in school.

City Business/Local News

Bingo! Villa Ventura exceeds fundraising goal for Alzheimer’s Association

By Martin City Telegraph / October 11, 2017

Villa Ventura is doing its part to help the Senior Star retirement communities reach a half million dollar goal.

City Business/Local News/South KC Perspective

When will highway construction end? We have the answers, plus where I-435 will gain a lane

By Martin City Telegraph / October 10, 2017

John Sharp gives a rundown of when road projects end and begin as well other upcoming events in south Kansas City.

Arts & Entertainment/Local News/Spiritual

Jazz vocalist knows how to “own the room” and will be owning it at First Baptist’s Jazz Vespers series tonight

By Martin City Telegraph / October 8, 2017

Vocalist Molly Hammer known in both the theater and jazz circles here, will be performing Sunday at First Baptist Church, 100 W. Red Bridge Rd.

The Fight to Save the Santa Fe Christian Church 
Local News

The Fight to Save the Santa Fe Christian Church 

By Martin City Telegraph / October 8, 2017

A fire that partially destroyed a country church in 1969 was nothing compared to the waging fire that developed among its members

Education/Local News

Avila cuts tuition by 33%, students react

By Martin City Telegraph / October 3, 2017

“It doesn’t really cost that much to deliver a college education. We’re calling it ‘truer education,'” says marketing coordinator James Wright.

The history of this 150-year old house on the Santa Fe Trail is a treasure to its owners
History/Local News

The history of this 150-year old house on the Santa Fe Trail is a treasure to its owners

By Martin City Telegraph / October 2, 2017

The Four O’Clock Hill House got its rare and fitting name from travelers on the Santa Fe Trail. When wagon trains would leave Independence on their long and arduous journey, they would reach the area of the home around 4:00 in the afternoon.

Education/Local News

What to do when your child is bullied

By Martin City Telegraph / September 30, 2017

As teen suicide escalates due to bullying, experts share ways to intervene before it’s too late.

New on your honey do list: high tech toilets and more
City Business/Local News

New on your honey do list: high tech toilets and more

By Martin City Telegraph / September 30, 2017

Be prepared to be amazed when you step inside Neenan’s Showroom at 104th & State Line Rd.

Arts & Entertainment/Local News

What was Kansans City jazz? The Little Big Band will show you in upcoming performance at RC’s

By Martin City Telegraph / September 28, 2017

The heyday of Kansas City jazz will be performed at RC’s in Martin City on Monday, October 2.

International youth organization brings Christmas to KC September 29
Local News/Spiritual

International youth organization brings Christmas to KC September 29

By Martin City Telegraph / September 24, 2017

Without the stress of the season, now just might be a good time to enjoy a full-scale Christmas production.

History/Local News

Trailside Center celebrates new parking lot with burial of time capsule

By Martin City Telegraph / September 22, 2017

This morning at 10 a.m., time goes underground at museum that celebrates the past.

Editorial: Councilman Scott Taylor speaks out on KCI issue
Local News

Editorial: Councilman Scott Taylor speaks out on KCI issue

By Martin City Telegraph / September 22, 2017

Taylor requests an independent third party law firm look into the validity of the selection process. “The process has been quite sloppy.”

Midwest Kustoms Autobody is a story of passion to reality
City Business/Local News

Midwest Kustoms Autobody is a story of passion to reality

By Martin City Telegraph / September 21, 2017

“Everybody here is here because of the passion,” says owner Cortland Thurman, who moved his autobody shop to Martin City almost a year ago.

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