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Cornerstones of Care hosts early tour of Education Campus at former Archbishop O’Hara High School

By Martin City Telegraph / April 29, 2026
Arts & Entertainment Education

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

By Martin City Telegraph / April 28, 2026
Education Home & Garden Spiritual

Hickman Mills outreach program helps families take the next step toward stability and self-reliance

By Martin City Telegraph / April 26, 2026
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History Local News

Pearl Street Hill, the neighborhood Kansas City Erased

By Martin City Telegraph / May 3, 2026
History

Born to Sing: The Story of Kansas City’s Opera Star Alice Nielsen

By Martin City Telegraph / April 5, 2026
City Business/Local News/South KC Perspective

City Manager Names Parts of Town to Receive Bond Funding

By Martin City Telegraph / May 8, 2017

135th Street and Holmes Rd did not make the cut this year. John Sharp gives the run down on what did, as well as the Bannister Federal Complex clean up plans, Hickman Mills board of education vacancies, and the Cornerstone Awards.

Local News

Missouri House Ready to Roll Back Civil Rights Protection

By Martin City Telegraph / May 8, 2017

Legislation pending in the Missouri House of Representatives is just one vote away from rolling back civil rights protections in our state by more than 50 years. That single vote would hit the reset button on decades of progress in combating racial and sex discrimination in Missouri.

Historic Truman Farm Unlocks Its Doors for One Day
History/Local News

Historic Truman Farm Unlocks Its Doors for One Day

By Martin City Telegraph / May 8, 2017

The Truman Farm Home is open to tours only one day a year. Did you miss it? Don’t worry. We have its story.

Bannister Federal Complex Demolition Could Take 4 Years
City Business/Local News/South KC Perspective

Bannister Federal Complex Demolition Could Take 4 Years

By Martin City Telegraph / May 3, 2017

John Sharp reports on CenterPoint’s plan for demolishing the Bannister Federal Complex as well as bond projects, Red Bridge Library/Wonderscope, the No More Trash! Bash and more in his April 18 column.

Now-Demolished Town of New Santa Fe Was the Last Stop West on the Santa Fe Trail
History/Local News

Now-Demolished Town of New Santa Fe Was the Last Stop West on the Santa Fe Trail

By Martin City Telegraph / April 30, 2017

It’s no secret that towns such as Martin City were created after the railroad was laid out and settlement followed. Due to this progression, other towns, including New Santa Fe in Jackson Co., were all but deserted due to this new economic feat.

New Santa Fe was created out of the precursor to the railroad: the Santa Fe Trail.

Mid-Continent Public Library Hosts ‘How-To Fair’
Local News

Mid-Continent Public Library Hosts ‘How-To Fair’

By Martin City Telegraph / April 28, 2017

Mid-Continent Public Library’s Blue Ridge Branch (9253 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64138) will debut its first-ever How-To Fair this Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Johnson Farms Goes Beyond Just Plant Sales
City Business/Local News

Johnson Farms Goes Beyond Just Plant Sales

By Martin City Telegraph / April 28, 2017

Custom potting is one of the special services offered this spring at the Johnson Farms

Health/Local News

Anyone Can Run a .1K

By Martin City Telegraph / April 27, 2017

Have you ever wanted to complete an Iron Man-style endurance event but just don’t have

Triangle Run Benefits Hickman Mills School District
Health/Local News

Triangle Run Benefits Hickman Mills School District

By Martin City Telegraph / April 27, 2017

We’ve all heard of running in circles. But have you heard of running under a triangle? On April 29, at 9 a.m,, runners and walkers participating in the Triangle 5K will travel along a course under the famous Grandview Triangle.

Red Bridge YMCA: Ducks, PB&J, and No New Management
Arts & Entertainment/City Business/Local News

Red Bridge YMCA: Ducks, PB&J, and No New Management

By Martin City Telegraph / April 27, 2017

One thing the Red Bridge YMCA would like for you to know is that they are not under new management regardless of what the banner says in front of their facility. The banner is actually that of their neighbors, Coach House Apartment.

Construction of Saint Luke’s Micro-Hospital Begins at Village of Seville Shopping Strip
City Business/Local News

Construction of Saint Luke’s Micro-Hospital Begins at Village of Seville Shopping Strip

By Martin City Telegraph / April 25, 2017

The Kansas City-based Saint Luke’s Health System has entered the “micro-hospital” business. Beginning with its September 2016 announcement of an Overland Park micro-hospital, Saint Luke’s is now developing a micro-hospital at 132nd Street and State Line Road in the Village of Seville shopping strip in Leawood.

Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection: April 24-28
Local News

Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection: April 24-28

By Martin City Telegraph / April 24, 2017

Curbside leaf and brush collection from 63rd St. south to the city limits will be the week of April 24-28 on residents’ regularly scheduled trash days.

Know a Volunteer Who Deserves an Award?
Local News/South KC Perspective

Know a Volunteer Who Deserves an Award?

By Martin City Telegraph / April 21, 2017

The South Kansas City Alliance wants to recognize those who have gone above and beyond their expected duties to improve south Kansas City.

Grand Opening for Euston Hardware
City Business/Local News

Grand Opening for Euston Hardware

By Martin City Telegraph / April 21, 2017

Euston Hardware is celebrating its grand opening Saturday with free food, live music and power equipment demos.

Red Bridge Gets UPS Delivery Lockers
City Business/Local News

Red Bridge Gets UPS Delivery Lockers

By Martin City Telegraph / April 20, 2017

UPS is making it easier and safer to pick up packages. On April 12, UPS

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