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McGonigle’s Meat Market is demolished

By Martin City Telegraph / October 2, 2026
Arts & Entertainment Dining

Where to fine the best autumn drinks and treats in south KC

By Martin City Telegraph / October 1, 2026
Arts & Entertainment Community Dining

Have an overdue book from the library? “Food for Fines” can help you and a food pantry

By Martin City Telegraph / September 12, 2026
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Business History

A Fortune Given Back: How Dr. Simeon Bell Helped Build KU Medical Center

By Martin City Telegraph / October 4, 2026
History

A Fortune Forced Upon Him: Dr. Simeon Bell’s Escape from the Border Wars

By Martin City Telegraph / September 20, 2026
‘When is it our turn?’ south KC officials say to Roy Blunt Luminary Park
City Business

‘When is it our turn?’ south KC officials say to Roy Blunt Luminary Park

By Tony Madden / September 4, 2026

South Kansas City officials criticized the city’s spending before voting “no” on the Roy Blunt Luminary Park’s first phase of construction on Thursday.

Want a good mystery? Mystery and thriller events are on the rise in south KC
Arts & Entertainment

Want a good mystery? Mystery and thriller events are on the rise in south KC

By Martin City Telegraph / September 4, 2026

Mystery lovers can play detective from their seats at local theaters or step into the mystery itself.

Fall fun: Where to find pumpkin patches, hayrides, and apple picking in south KC
Arts & Entertainment/Home & Garden

Fall fun: Where to find pumpkin patches, hayrides, and apple picking in south KC

By Martin City Telegraph / September 4, 2026

Fall in south Kansas City means pumpkin patches, apple picking, corn mazes, cider donuts, hayrides, fall festivals, and lantern-lit nights out.

Kevin McManus returns to Sixth District Councilman job
City Business

Kevin McManus returns to Sixth District Councilman job

By Martin City Telegraph / September 3, 2026

“McManus is well regarded as a thoughtful policymaker rather than a ladder-climbing politician.”

State of Cass County: Officials talk canceled annex, other updates
Local News

State of Cass County: Officials talk canceled annex, other updates

By Tony Madden / September 1, 2026

Updates from the Cass County Commission included year-to-date numbers, details on the now canceled plan for a northern annex to the Cass County Sheriff’s Department and new voter-approved measures.

Plans for a senior center a possibility for Robandee Shopping Center 
South KC Perspective

Plans for a senior center a possibility for Robandee Shopping Center 

By Martin City Telegraph / August 31, 2026

5th District-at-Large City Councilman Darrell Curls said he is aware of three other groups interested in redeveloping the property, primarily for business purposes.  

Victim of road rage was a resident of Grandview
Local News

Victim of road rage was a resident of Grandview

By Martin City Telegraph / August 30, 2026

An adult male subject of interest remained on scene and was taken into custody by responding officers.

Gunfire at QT parking lot in Raytown results in death and injuries
Local News

Gunfire at QT parking lot in Raytown results in death and injuries

By Martin City Telegraph / August 30, 2026

Preliminary information indicates several different individuals that appeared to know to each other arrived in different vehicles to the Quicktrip parking lot.

Historic Hickman Mills church goes up for sale
Business/Spiritual

Historic Hickman Mills church goes up for sale

By Martin City Telegraph / August 30, 2026

“Lack of attendance, lack of tithing is not enough to keep the doors open.”

Road rage leads to death at 102nd and Wornall
Local News

Road rage leads to death at 102nd and Wornall

By Martin City Telegraph / August 30, 2026

If anyone was in the area and heard or saw anything or has any information they are asked to contact Homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.

MoDot extends Bannister Road closure to October
Local News

MoDot extends Bannister Road closure to October

By Martin City Telegraph / August 28, 2026

The project includes enhanced pedestrian accommodations beneath the bridge along Bannister Road, improving walkability for those traveling through the corridor on foot.

Restaurant roundup: Fareway opens with a splash while Jade and Ember test the waters
Dining

Restaurant roundup: Fareway opens with a splash while Jade and Ember test the waters

By Martin City Telegraph / August 28, 2026

The new building at 7921 Ward Parkway is bigger – 11,660-square-feet compared to the former 8,500.

New Grandview superintendent addresses gaps amid challenging year
Education

New Grandview superintendent addresses gaps amid challenging year

By Martin City Telegraph / August 24, 2026

“I don’t think my goal is going to be chasing an accreditation number.”

Montgall: The Men Behind the Name
History

Montgall: The Men Behind the Name

By Martin City Telegraph / August 23, 2026

 A street and a park are left as simple reminders of the lives who cultivated the land before us.

Collision near Red Bridge and Holmes leads to loss of life
Local News

Collision near Red Bridge and Holmes leads to loss of life

By Martin City Telegraph / August 22, 2026

The boom truck had its emergency lights activated and was surrounded by tall orange traffic cones.

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