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Something new and refreshing is happening at Ward Parkway Center

By Martin City Telegraph / June 6, 2026
Business City Business Local News

Leawood approves final Lockton plans and other developments

By Martin City Telegraph / May 19, 2026
Business Local News

Sonesta International, Denver investment firm to renovate long-vacant south Kansas City hotel

By Martin City Telegraph / May 18, 2026
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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
Mini market opens in downtown Grandview
Business/Dining

Mini market opens in downtown Grandview

By Martin City Telegraph / March 5, 2026

“We thought it was time to have a little grocery store in Grandview for all Hispanic people in the area.”

Deli Grind in Marlborough provides same goodness as Vee’s
Dining

Deli Grind in Marlborough provides same goodness as Vee’s

By Martin City Telegraph / March 5, 2026

By Kathy Feist After 17 years of early rising, Allie “Miss Vee” Toney closed her

South KC man reported missing, last seen at 81st & Wornall
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South KC man reported missing, last seen at 81st & Wornall

By Martin City Telegraph / March 5, 2026

Family is worried about Benjamin’s mental health.

Martin City area gains one business, loses two others
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Martin City area gains one business, loses two others

By Martin City Telegraph / March 3, 2026

A high-end luxury used car dealership is on the way to Martin City while The Running Well Store and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers are on the way out.

Traffic Calming Program, Blue Ridge improvements coming to Grandview
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Traffic Calming Program, Blue Ridge improvements coming to Grandview

By Martin City Telegraph / March 3, 2026

The Traffic Calming Program will be implemented city wide.

Plans for $4.25 million Swope Park improvements revealed to south Kansas City
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Plans for $4.25 million Swope Park improvements revealed to south Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / March 3, 2026

The improvements are possible through a $4.25 million federal grant from the National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership.

Two perish in multi-vehicle collision on Meyer Boulevard and 71 Hwy
Local News

Two perish in multi-vehicle collision on Meyer Boulevard and 71 Hwy

By Martin City Telegraph / March 2, 2026

A black Ford F150 was travelling northbound on the exit ramp at a high rate of speed.

City’s $2.5 billion budget for 2026-27 revealed to south Kansas City audience
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City’s $2.5 billion budget for 2026-27 revealed to south Kansas City audience

By Martin City Telegraph / March 2, 2026

The budget proposal garnered comments from the public and from the Sunrise Movement KC.

Grandview C-4 Superintendent Kenny Rodrequez to leave district in June
Local News

Grandview C-4 Superintendent Kenny Rodrequez to leave district in June

By Martin City Telegraph / March 2, 2026

After 12 years in Grandview, Rodrequez will serve as Superintendent at Putnam City Public Schools in Oklahoma.

South KC honey sales begin despite varroa mites plaguing bee population
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South KC honey sales begin despite varroa mites plaguing bee population

By Martin City Telegraph / March 1, 2026

It wasn’t just that bees were dying; entire colonies were getting weaker.

Fire reported in boarded up house behind Cerner campus
Local News

Fire reported in boarded up house behind Cerner campus

By Martin City Telegraph / February 28, 2026

The property is awaiting plans to move forward on a 362-unit affordable housing apartment complex.

May Milling Co., Grandview’s oldest business, closes
Business/History

May Milling Co., Grandview’s oldest business, closes

By Martin City Telegraph / February 27, 2026

“I’m going to retire and nobody wants to run it. So, it’s time.”

KC Mayor Pro Tem has not been contacted in federal investigation, she says
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KC Mayor Pro Tem has not been contacted in federal investigation, she says

By Martin City Telegraph / February 26, 2026

Dixon Land, the FBI Kansas City Field Office’s public affairs specialist, declined to confirm or deny the existence of an investigation into Parks-Shaw, who is also city councilwoman for Kansas City’s 5th District.

Center School District concludes investigation after CHS student was body slammed by security during protest
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Center School District concludes investigation after CHS student was body slammed by security during protest

By Martin City Telegraph / February 26, 2026

“Our job is to help the kids know the right way and the safe way to do things so they don’t get themselves hurt or in trouble,” Center School District Superintendent Troy Hogg said.

First-degree murder charge filed in 26-year-old cold case killing of south KC native
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First-degree murder charge filed in 26-year-old cold case killing of south KC native

By Martin City Telegraph / February 25, 2026

“When he is convicted — and we think the evidence is overwhelming, even though it’s a cold case — at least that will keep him from harming others,” said Candice Richie’s stepfather, John Sharp.

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