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What to know about your Center School Board candidates

By Martin City Telegraph / April 1, 2026
Education

Belton votes on school bond renewal

By Martin City Telegraph / March 31, 2026
Arts & Entertainment Education

Grandview Jazz Band takes center stage at historic theater

By Martin City Telegraph / March 29, 2026
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History

Habits on the Hill: How the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet helped educate a growing Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / March 22, 2026
History

Barbers, Business and Ballots: The Rise of the Jordan Family (Part 2)

By Martin City Telegraph / March 8, 2026
No bulky item pickup Friday as city prepares for snowfall
Local News

No bulky item pickup Friday as city prepares for snowfall

By Martin City Telegraph / January 15, 2026

Snow crews are working to ensure Kansas City is prepared for incoming winter weather expected on Friday afternoon.

City places obstacle in the way of a KC detention center
Local News

City places obstacle in the way of a KC detention center

By Martin City Telegraph / January 15, 2026

The city will use all available legal tools to enforce the moratorium. 

Ingels Elementary reaches Top 20 in Burns & McDonnell STEM competition
Education

Ingels Elementary reaches Top 20 in Burns & McDonnell STEM competition

By Martin City Telegraph / January 15, 2026

Winning plan will become a permanent STEM fixture at Science City

More roundabouts? Grandview residents to help decide the future of Blue Ridge Blvd
Local News

More roundabouts? Grandview residents to help decide the future of Blue Ridge Blvd

By Martin City Telegraph / January 13, 2026

“Stopping at a light is this necessary evil. But if there’s a roundabout, it let’s me move on down the road.”

Fry and Mobillion McGee worked to change the trajectory of our history
History

Fry and Mobillion McGee worked to change the trajectory of our history

By Martin City Telegraph / January 11, 2026

Fraudulent elections. Attempts to move state borders. These brothers shaped KC in unbelievable ways.

Looking ahead at the Oscars
Local News

Looking ahead at the Oscars

By Martin City Telegraph / January 9, 2026

For anyone asking ‘what do I need to watch’ ahead of the Oscars, here is a short list.

Where to go for Restaurant Week in south KC
Local News

Where to go for Restaurant Week in south KC

By Martin City Telegraph / January 9, 2026

Participating restaurants offer a multi-course pre-fix menu for a reasonable price.

Contra Dancing in KC
Arts & Entertainment

Contra Dancing in KC

By Martin City Telegraph / January 9, 2026

Waldo becomes a folk dancing destination every fourth Saturday night of the month

Road rage victim identified, subject of interest in police custody
Local News

Road rage victim identified, subject of interest in police custody

By Martin City Telegraph / January 8, 2026

A subject of interest has turned himself in to police.

Woodbridge Manor project scheduled for slumber
Local News

Woodbridge Manor project scheduled for slumber

By Martin City Telegraph / January 7, 2026

“If the City Plan Commission could read the tea leaves and see that there are five developments opposed, then I don’t see how they could pass it.”

71 Highway closed off at 85th Street due to road rage fatality
Local News

71 Highway closed off at 85th Street due to road rage fatality

By Martin City Telegraph / January 7, 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.

Neighborhood initiative promises to reduce crime. But will it deliver?
City Business

Neighborhood initiative promises to reduce crime. But will it deliver?

By Martin City Telegraph / January 7, 2026

Program will bring crime deescalation efforts to five of Kansas City’s most violent neighborhoods

Woodbridge Manor raises its sleepy head a third time in 20 years
Local News

Woodbridge Manor raises its sleepy head a third time in 20 years

By Martin City Telegraph / January 6, 2026

Residents plan a group webinar attendance for Wednesday’s City Plan Commission meeting.

A Full House
City Business/Local News

A Full House

By Martin City Telegraph / January 6, 2026

Over 1,000 bills filed prior to the Missouri legislative session. Here are some highlights.

The Economic Pie Gets Bigger
South KC Perspective

The Economic Pie Gets Bigger

By Martin City Telegraph / January 5, 2026

Clearing up a fundamental misunderstanding about how our nation’s economy works

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