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New Grandview superintendent addresses gaps amid challenging year

By Martin City Telegraph / August 24, 2026
Education

Driven By Safety: Profile of a School Bus Driver

By Martin City Telegraph / August 22, 2026
Education

New public school projects underway as south KC starts 2026-27

By Tony Madden / August 19, 2026
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Dining Home & Garden

The return of the roadside stand

By Martin City Telegraph / August 21, 2026
Home & Garden

You can now toss paper cups and plastic to-go cups into your recycling bin

By Martin City Telegraph / August 18, 2026
Get creative at south KC art classes this summer
Arts & Entertainment/Dining/Education

Get creative at south KC art classes this summer

By Martin City Telegraph / July 16, 2026

From printmaking and pastels to pasta, tea, stained glass, and wine, classes and events across south KC welcome beginners.

Heritage at Grandview approved for Belvidere
City Business/Local News

Heritage at Grandview approved for Belvidere

By Tony Madden / July 16, 2026

The Grandview Board of Aldermen OK’d Kittle Property Group’s development plan and rezoning for a 4-building apartment complex in the Belvidere neighborhood.

Hoffa’s Connection: The story of Sylvia Pagano: The Kansas City Girl at the center of the mafia’s alliance with the Teamsters Union 
Arts & Entertainment/History/Local News

Hoffa’s Connection: The story of Sylvia Pagano: The Kansas City Girl at the center of the mafia’s alliance with the Teamsters Union 

By Martin City Telegraph / July 12, 2026

Hoffa’s Connection follows the path of North End native Sylvia Pagano and her family from their modest days living in Kansas City’s North End through her strategic rise to power.

South KC author pens novel set during the Border Wars
Arts & Entertainment/History/Local News

South KC author pens novel set during the Border Wars

By Martin City Telegraph / July 12, 2026

“As I was learning about the conflict, I’d look out across the land, and think ‘What happened here?’ This wasn’t just a peaceful river running through here.”

The battle in your back yard: invasive vs native
Local News

The battle in your back yard: invasive vs native

By Martin City Telegraph / July 11, 2026

“It can be really easy to characterize invasive plants as evil….But it’s not the plant’s fault that it’s here.”

House fire in Red Bridge neighborhood
Local News

House fire in Red Bridge neighborhood

By Martin City Telegraph / July 11, 2026

Kansas City fire crews responded to a reported house fire at 11303 Indiana Ave. at

“Wink” play set in KC, coming to Arts Asylum
Local News

“Wink” play set in KC, coming to Arts Asylum

By Martin City Telegraph / July 10, 2026

“Wink” follows the story of precocious Rip Van Winkle, who learns the hard way to be careful what one wishes for.

Early morning fire at Hickman Mills South home
Local News

Early morning fire at Hickman Mills South home

By Martin City Telegraph / July 10, 2026

Red Cross has been ordered for the occupants.

Apparition takes over Waldo coffee space
Business/Dining/Local News

Apparition takes over Waldo coffee space

By Martin City Telegraph / July 9, 2026

“The response has been huge, It’s great to see other people enjoy the things I really like.”

Loch Lloyd KCMO project to bring Kenneth Road fixes
Local News

Loch Lloyd KCMO project to bring Kenneth Road fixes

By Tony Madden / July 7, 2026

Mayor Quinton Lucas and developer Brian Illig confirmed a plan for road fixes, a Loch Lloyd expansion, and new housing along Kansas City’s southern boundary.

Patriotism explodes in 100-member concert band performance
Local News

Patriotism explodes in 100-member concert band performance

By Martin City Telegraph / July 4, 2026

This concert was a summer refresher, leaving the harmony of patriotism as an sweet equalizer. 

Leawood postpones 4th of July fireworks show to 5th of July
Local News

Leawood postpones 4th of July fireworks show to 5th of July

By Martin City Telegraph / July 4, 2026

The continued threat of lightning prevents crews from safely setting up the fireworks in time for a full show.

Where to view firework displays this Saturday
Local News

Where to view firework displays this Saturday

By Martin City Telegraph / July 3, 2026

From a small-town parade in Stilwell to the city’s official celebration at the National WWI Museum, there is something for everyone within a short drive.

Woman missing near 100th Terrace and Holmes Road
Local News

Woman missing near 100th Terrace and Holmes Road

By Martin City Telegraph / July 3, 2026

If you see Debbie please call 911 or the KCPD Missing Persons Unit at 816- 234-5043.

South KC Perspective: Amendment 5 discussed, fireworks in Grandview
Local News

South KC Perspective: Amendment 5 discussed, fireworks in Grandview

By John Sharp / July 2, 2026

If passed, Amendment 5 would phase out our state’s individual income tax and authorize the Missouri General Assembly to replace the lost revenue by increasing state sales and use tax rates and applying these taxes to a much broader array of goods and services.

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