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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
Movie Shot at Mama Leone’s
Arts & Entertainment/City Business

Movie Shot at Mama Leone’s

By Martin City Telegraph / September 1, 2016

By Kathy Feist On Monday, August 15, Mama Leone’s, 650 E. Red Bridge Rd., closed

96-Year-Old Art Competition Winner Proves You Are Never Too Old to Learn
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

96-Year-Old Art Competition Winner Proves You Are Never Too Old to Learn

By Martin City Telegraph / August 21, 2016

Ellie Donahue, 96, started painting six years ago, winning an art competition in the process and proving you are never too old to learn new skills.

Manners Aren’t What They Used To Be
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Manners Aren’t What They Used To Be

By Martin City Telegraph / August 18, 2016

“I had always said that I was just teaching common sense, but it’s not common sense anymore, it’s uncommon sense,” says Janis Kliethermes, who will appear Thursday, August 18, at The Martin Event Center, 135th & Holmes.

Pastor and Former Police Officer Offers Solutions to End Police Violence
Local News/Spiritual

Pastor and Former Police Officer Offers Solutions to End Police Violence

By Martin City Telegraph / August 17, 2016

“As many bad police officers as we have out there, we have just as many bad people out there who want to hurt police officers just for the sake of hurting police officers. This is never just a one-sided conversation.” – Dr. Terrel Carter

Pastor Expresses the Black Experience Through Art
Local News

Pastor Expresses the Black Experience Through Art

By Martin City Telegraph / August 17, 2016

An interview with Rev. Dr. Terrell Carter, a professor at Central Baptist Theological Seminary, sheds light on racism in this two-part series.

Outdoor Patio Concert Features KC Kicks Band
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Outdoor Patio Concert Features KC Kicks Band

By Martin City Telegraph / August 13, 2016

This Sunday evening, the sounds of Big Band jazz will be heard streaming from a patio concert at the First Baptist Church of Kansas City at Wornall & Red Bridge Rds.

Hospital Modifies Emergency Rooms for Elderly
Health/Local News

Hospital Modifies Emergency Rooms for Elderly

By Martin City Telegraph / August 10, 2016

St. Joseph Hospital is making the Emergency Room experience senior friendly.

From Politics to Pulpit
Local News/Spiritual

From Politics to Pulpit

By Martin City Telegraph / August 7, 2016

“Church can become a way to embrace diversity,” says Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson about Washington politics. She should know. The new pastor at Red Bridge United Methodist Church once worked on The Hill.

Little Big Band, Performing Monday at RCs, Was Once the Little Bitty Band
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Little Big Band, Performing Monday at RCs, Was Once the Little Bitty Band

By Martin City Telegraph / August 5, 2016

The Little Big Band started off small but they now have a large following. One of the band’s founders recalls how it all began.

Many Candidates Running for State Office Have Local Ties
Local News/South KC Perspective

Many Candidates Running for State Office Have Local Ties

By Martin City Telegraph / August 2, 2016

Many candidates have local ties, including Josh Hawley, a former Rockhurst High School graduate, who is running for state attorney general.

Local News

Know Your Local Candidate

By Martin City Telegraph / August 2, 2016

Most candidates in the area are running unopposed. Still, it’s good to know where they stand on various issues.

Councilman Taylor Speaks at DNC On KC’s Small Business Loan Program
City Business/Local News

Councilman Taylor Speaks at DNC On KC’s Small Business Loan Program

By Martin City Telegraph / July 28, 2016

KCMO City Councilman Scott Taylor with Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. Taylor spoke at a Small Business Owners Council session at the DNC Wednesday.

Domino’s Now Hiring for All Positions
Local News

Domino’s Now Hiring for All Positions

By Martin City Telegraph / July 28, 2016

Domino’s Is Hiring in South Kansas City Domino’s is coming to the Martin City/South Kansas

Photographer Presents “The Many Lives of the One-Room Schoolhouse”
History/Local News

Photographer Presents “The Many Lives of the One-Room Schoolhouse”

By Martin City Telegraph / July 28, 2016

Gloria Hawkins has traveled 43 states photographing one-room schoolhouses. She speaks about her work tonight at the Trailside Center, 99th & Holmes.

Less Coke and More Curves Leads to Weight Loss Winning
Local News

Less Coke and More Curves Leads to Weight Loss Winning

By Martin City Telegraph / July 22, 2016

Curve’s 60-day weight loss challenge leads to 13 pounds gone for one participant.

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