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Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash at I-435 & 87th Street

By Martin City Telegraph / April 12, 2026
Local News

Book review: Injustice Town: A Corrupt City, a Wrongly Convicted Man, and a Struggle for Freedom

By Martin City Telegraph / April 12, 2026
Arts & Entertainment

CashStash KC is taking treasure hunting to new heights

By Martin City Telegraph / April 11, 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
Restaurants benefit from live music attendance
Arts & Entertainment

Restaurants benefit from live music attendance

By Martin City Telegraph / July 16, 2025

“The vibe it brings transforms a space into a destination, making people want to gather, relax, and enjoy the full experience.”

Hickman Mills C-1 Schools to Host Hiring Event tomorrow
Education/Local News

Hickman Mills C-1 Schools to Host Hiring Event tomorrow

By Martin City Telegraph / July 15, 2025

District will make same-day job offers for upcoming school year

Cross Pollination: Wonderscope exhibit helps kids appreciate insects
Arts & Entertainment/Education

Cross Pollination: Wonderscope exhibit helps kids appreciate insects

By Martin City Telegraph / July 15, 2025

Interactive learning concept sponsored by local pest management company

Senior & Caregiver Wellness & Wealth Fair on July 19
Senior Living/South KC Perspective

Senior & Caregiver Wellness & Wealth Fair on July 19

By Martin City Telegraph / July 14, 2025

City-sponsored event offers multiple free resources and giveaways from area partners

Hope for Robandee
Business/Community

Hope for Robandee

By Martin City Telegraph / July 14, 2025

The shopping center is beyond repair. The city and current owner have separate plans.

Visiting historic Lecompton, “where slavery began to die”
History

Visiting historic Lecompton, “where slavery began to die”

By Martin City Telegraph / July 13, 2025

Kansas town’s constitutional crisis shaped national politics

21st Fringe Fest returns to Kansas City
Arts & Entertainment

21st Fringe Fest returns to Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / July 12, 2025

Arts Asylum will host plays; Melodrama performs festival’s first inclusively able show

Listen to the music!
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Listen to the music!

By Martin City Telegraph / July 11, 2025

Sound purists can hear pristine recorded music at Listyning Room

Catch “You Can’t Take it With You” this weekend at Avila’s Goppert Performing Arts Center
Arts & Entertainment

Catch “You Can’t Take it With You” this weekend at Avila’s Goppert Performing Arts Center

By Martin City Telegraph / July 10, 2025

Youth actors take up prize-winning play

Police report no celebratory gunfire injuries this 4th of July
South KC Perspective

Police report no celebratory gunfire injuries this 4th of July

By Martin City Telegraph / July 10, 2025

Violations for recently enacted Blair’s Law punishable by imprisonment and fines

Tee it up! All Seasons Golf Club is open for business
Athletics

Tee it up! All Seasons Golf Club is open for business

By Martin City Telegraph / July 10, 2025

Golfers can play courses from around the world inside a climate controlled facility

Zbignev-Slovimir Alolfovich “Joseph” Wiercinski, 89, passed away on June 25
Obituary

Zbignev-Slovimir Alolfovich “Joseph” Wiercinski, 89, passed away on June 25

By Martin City Telegraph / July 9, 2025

As a child during WWII, he and his Polish family were sent to a forced labor camp. He later immigrated to the US where he became a union electrician and started a family of his own.

Public meeting on Thursday regarding replacement of the U.S. 71 bridges over Bannister Rd.
Local News

Public meeting on Thursday regarding replacement of the U.S. 71 bridges over Bannister Rd.

By Martin City Telegraph / July 9, 2025

Construction will take place during the World Cup 2026 to minimize future traffic impacts.

Tour of Blue River Parkway provides insights on county master plan
City Business/Community

Tour of Blue River Parkway provides insights on county master plan

By Martin City Telegraph / July 9, 2025

Community leaders assess challenges and opportunities for county park

KC will host hiring fair for residents on July 19
City Business/Local News

KC will host hiring fair for residents on July 19

By Martin City Telegraph / July 8, 2025

Applications due by July 11 for priority fast-track hiring

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