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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
The unknown story of John Gray, early mountain man and settler of the area
History

The unknown story of John Gray, early mountain man and settler of the area

By Martin City Telegraph / August 10, 2025

Trailblazer spent decades exploring the west, trapping and fighting bears

Support a local historic landmark to win tickets to the Chiefs
Community

Support a local historic landmark to win tickets to the Chiefs

By Martin City Telegraph / August 9, 2025

Harris-Kearney House in Westport is the oldest two-story brick building in KCMO

Shelters inundated with returned pets
Community/Home & Garden

Shelters inundated with returned pets

By Martin City Telegraph / August 8, 2025

“The screening of prospective adopters went down after COVID, and more animals were being sent to homes that weren’t a good fit.”

Local News

Duplex fire off Askew and Red Bridge Rd

By Martin City Telegraph / August 7, 2025

KCFD was dispatched to a reported duplex fire in the 11000 block of Askew at

Robert Lee Stiles of Peculiar passes away at age 93
Obituary

Robert Lee Stiles of Peculiar passes away at age 93

By Martin City Telegraph / August 7, 2025

Adventurous spirit enjoyed square dancing, umpiring baseball and traveling with his family

Local owners to take over Foo’s Fabulous Frozen Custard
Business/Community/Local News

Local owners to take over Foo’s Fabulous Frozen Custard

By Martin City Telegraph / August 7, 2025

Longtime owner will retire after 31 years at the neighborhood fixture

Shooting at 99th and Holmes results in serious injury
Local News

Shooting at 99th and Holmes results in serious injury

By Martin City Telegraph / August 6, 2025

A  suspect took off with the victim’s car after the shooting.

Grocery store planned for 99th & Holmes
Business/Local News

Grocery store planned for 99th & Holmes

By Martin City Telegraph / August 6, 2025

Holmeswood Shopping Center will be first U.S. location for MERE, a hard-discount grocer

Ma’s Pet Pantry is bougie, beneficial and fun
Business

Ma’s Pet Pantry is bougie, beneficial and fun

By Martin City Telegraph / August 5, 2025

Belton boutique sources small, premium food brands for maximum nutrition

Citizen Police Academy reconvenes at South Patrol Campus this fall
South KC Perspective

Citizen Police Academy reconvenes at South Patrol Campus this fall

By Martin City Telegraph / August 4, 2025

KCMO residents invited to informational meeting on August 11.

Teen driver in critical condition after crashing into light pole
Local News

Teen driver in critical condition after crashing into light pole

By Martin City Telegraph / August 4, 2025

Extrication procedures were immediately initiated, and one individual was removed from the vehicle.

City takes over animal control, again
City Business/Local News

City takes over animal control, again

By Martin City Telegraph / August 3, 2025

Animal Services Division employees will handle dangerous dogs, cruelty-neglect follow ups and other enforcement

Encore presentation  of Fringe-ABILITY
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Encore presentation of Fringe-ABILITY

By Martin City Telegraph / August 2, 2025

Vaudeville review features actors of all ages and abilities

FOUND Missing man last seen around Bannister Road and Marion
Local News

FOUND Missing man last seen around Bannister Road and Marion

By Martin City Telegraph / August 1, 2025

Wendell is in need of immediate medical attention. His family is worried for his well being.

Grandview CVS Pharmacy will close
Business/South KC Perspective

Grandview CVS Pharmacy will close

By Martin City Telegraph / August 1, 2025

Shuttering part of a nationwide corporate restructuring effort

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