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Leawood splash pad project stopped in its tracks

By Martin City Telegraph / June 20, 2026
Community

The Bay Water Park reduced rates while sprayground is under construction

By Martin City Telegraph / June 20, 2026
Local News

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

By Tony Madden / June 19, 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
Local News/South KC Perspective

Too Much Christmas? The City Allows 15 Bags for Pick Up This Week Only

By Martin City Telegraph / December 26, 2016

KC South Perspective Trash Amnesty/Brush and Leaf Pick up This Week By John Sharp City

135th Street Receives Allocation, as does Red Bridge, Holmes and Blue River Roads
Local News/South KC Perspective

135th Street Receives Allocation, as does Red Bridge, Holmes and Blue River Roads

By Martin City Telegraph / December 26, 2016

The City invests money in 135th St. Phase III and designs for Holmes, Red Bridge and Blue River roads.

Bannister Federal Complex Goes to Private Developer
Local News/South KC Perspective

Bannister Federal Complex Goes to Private Developer

By Martin City Telegraph / December 26, 2016

Passage of bill gives south Kansas City a long anticipated change on Bannister Rd.

Father Christmas Tells His Story
Local News/Spiritual

Father Christmas Tells His Story

By Martin City Telegraph / December 24, 2016

After Christmas Eve services Father Christmas will appear at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church in Belton.

Children Share their Letters to Santa
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Children Share their Letters to Santa

By Martin City Telegraph / December 24, 2016

Children share their wish lists in our annual Letters to Santa.

Christmas Church Services in South Kansas City
Local News/Spiritual

Christmas Church Services in South Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / December 24, 2016

The real reason for the season has arrived along with our schedule of Christmas church services.

Councilman Taylor and Son Attend White House Holiday Reception
Local News

Councilman Taylor and Son Attend White House Holiday Reception

By Martin City Telegraph / December 21, 2016

Awestruck 13-year-old Drake Taylor shares photos of the glitzy event.

Winter Camps for Kids!
Education/Local News

Winter Camps for Kids!

By Martin City Telegraph / December 20, 2016

It doesn’t take long before the children are bored with their toys. A few camps during the winter school break come to the rescue.

Funding for Bannister Federal Complex Determined Friday
City Business/Local News/South KC Perspective

Funding for Bannister Federal Complex Determined Friday

By Martin City Telegraph / December 9, 2016

Current approved funding runs through December 9th. Congress must pass a resolution.

Classified Ads – December 2016
Local News

Classified Ads – December 2016

By Martin City Telegraph / December 3, 2016

Listing of area Services and Help Wanted.

Women’s Shopping Event on the 8th at 8th & Main Event Center
Local News

Women’s Shopping Event on the 8th at 8th & Main Event Center

By Martin City Telegraph / November 30, 2016

Melanie Morrisey is an event planner. But as much as she likes to plan events,

Customized Auto Body Shop Arrives in Martin City
City Business/Local News

Customized Auto Body Shop Arrives in Martin City

By Martin City Telegraph / November 28, 2016

MidWest Kustoms Automotive has moved into the building at 136th and Oak St. Owner Cortland Cuddy has been in the business of customized automobile body work for 22 years. He hopes to have the shop open in a month.

Anytime Fitness Moves Into Leawood Shopping Strip
City Business

Anytime Fitness Moves Into Leawood Shopping Strip

By Martin City Telegraph / November 28, 2016

For some of us it’s hard to imagine getting up at 3 a.m. to work out. But for some, like body builders, it’s common, so common that 24-hour fitness centers like Anytime Fitness have become the fastest growing franchises worldwide.

Soul Lounge Takes Over Magnolias
City Business/Local News

Soul Lounge Takes Over Magnolias

By Martin City Telegraph / November 28, 2016

A bar/gaming center has opened in the old Magnolia’s space at Gomer’s Square. Their grand opening was held Friday, November 11.

Lichtenberg’s Is “Closing Forever”
City Business/Local News

Lichtenberg’s Is “Closing Forever”

By Martin City Telegraph / November 28, 2016

In 1992, Jack and Mary Lichtenberg opened Lichtenberg’s Fine Jewelry in in a small office space in a bank. Today, the couple is selling their inventory by as much as 70 percent in anticipation of closing forever by the new year.

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