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Grandview OK’s consumer fireworks July 3-4, bans others

By Tony Madden / June 19, 2026
Local News

Man dies after shooting at 94th and Cleveland

By Tony Madden / June 19, 2026
Home & Garden

Kansas City expands storm debris disposal and cleanup

By Martin City Telegraph / June 18, 2026
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History

America’s first female sheriff Minnie Mae Talbott and the killer who changed history

By Martin City Telegraph / June 11, 2026
History

Among the Wyandot: Hiram Northrup, merchant and banker of both Kansas Cities

By Martin City Telegraph / May 31, 2026
Looking for a preschool in the area? South KC has plenty.
Education/Local News

Looking for a preschool in the area? South KC has plenty.

By Martin City Telegraph / August 9, 2017

Whether you need a Mother’s Day Out or full-time day care, south Kansas City has plenty of preschools to choose from.

Arts & Entertainment/City Business/Local News/South KC Perspective

Bay Water Park Starts New Hours August 15

By Martin City Telegraph / August 8, 2017

With the start of school, comes new hours for The Bay.

Developer Incentives Approved for Area Surrounding Cerner Campus
City Business/Local News/South KC Perspective

Developer Incentives Approved for Area Surrounding Cerner Campus

By Martin City Telegraph / August 8, 2017

“I had hoped no economic development incentives would be necessary to spur redevelopment around the new Cerner campus.  However, boarded up commercial buildings… make these areas eligible for incentives.” – John Sharp

Wonderscope Announces Design Team for New Museum
Arts & Entertainment/City Business/Local News

Wonderscope Announces Design Team for New Museum

By Martin City Telegraph / August 8, 2017

The design team will consist of three firms from around the country, including MIG Portico from Seattle, whose work is pictured above.

Flood Wall Along Blue River to be Completed
Local News/South KC Perspective

Flood Wall Along Blue River to be Completed

By Martin City Telegraph / August 8, 2017

Only days before the recent flood, funds for flood protection for the Dodson Industrial District were approved.

Back to the Polls
Local News/South KC Perspective

Back to the Polls

By Martin City Telegraph / August 8, 2017

Voters go back to the polls to vote on two contradictory streetcar questions and on minimum wage.

Plans for an October Red Bridge Festival Are Underway
City Business/Local News

Plans for an October Red Bridge Festival Are Underway

By Martin City Telegraph / August 6, 2017

Vendors, performers, food trucks and volunteers are needed.

History/Local News

History of Scenic Watts Mill Includes Wagon Trains, A Fiddler, Dances Along the Creek and WWII

By Martin City Telegraph / August 6, 2017

Stubbins Watts once said of Watts Mill, “It’s pretty here; they say there’s no prettier bit of scenery in Missouri.” Also know for his fiddling and storytelling, Watts made the area a popular gathering spot after the Civil War.

For Sale: A Piece of Jackson County History
Arts & Entertainment/City Business/History/Local News

For Sale: A Piece of Jackson County History

By Martin City Telegraph / July 23, 2017

The former Watson Place Inn has rich history attached to the Santa Fe Trail, the beginnings of Kansas City, the Border Wars and the Civil War.

City Business/Health/Local News

Renovated Building Newest Addition to Martin City

By Martin City Telegraph / July 22, 2017

A May 12 ribbon cutting celebrated the opening of the Martin City Crossfit.

City Business/Health/Local News

Martin City Crossfit Trains Your Body for Real Life

By Martin City Telegraph / July 22, 2017

“The byproduct of Crossfit is looking good, but it is not our main goal,” says Crossfit trainer Brady Mora. “We’re trying to train you for real life.”

The Great Escape Quest, Grandview’s Escape Room
Arts & Entertainment/City Business

The Great Escape Quest, Grandview’s Escape Room

By Martin City Telegraph / July 8, 2017

Bonnie Mentel The Great Escape Quest is Grandview’s latest entertainment attraction. There are four themed

To Build or Not to Build, That Is the Question for KCI Airport
South KC Perspective

To Build or Not to Build, That Is the Question for KCI Airport

By Martin City Telegraph / July 7, 2017

South KC Perspective To Build or Not to Build, That Is the Question for KCI

With Eye on the Future, Local Target Transforms Shopping Experience
Local News

With Eye on the Future, Local Target Transforms Shopping Experience

By Martin City Telegraph / July 6, 2017

Store manager Brett Sorenson had one word to describe the multiple changes at the local Target: “Incredible.”

Hungry? Jovito’s Launches Food Truck at July 4th Event
City Business/Local News

Hungry? Jovito’s Launches Food Truck at July 4th Event

By Martin City Telegraph / July 4, 2017

Worthy of a celebration, Jovito’s Italian Cafe, 123rd & State Line, launches its Back Alley Grinders food truck.

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