Martin City Telegraph

10/09/2025

Yesterday former Kansas City mayor Kay Barnes was sworn in as the temporary Jackson County executive. She will keep the role for 30 days or until an interim is elected. Photo by Bill Rankin.

Temporary role will last 30 days or until the interim executive is elected

10/09/2025

The list. One of these will be the next Jackson County Executive. Whose your pick? The legislature begins the selection process on Friday.

10/08/2025

TeenTix KC provides $5 tickets for teens to attend arts performances around the city. Upcoming performances include A Wrinkle in Time at Coterie Theatre, Swan Lake at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Dracula.

Nonprofit provides low-cost tickets to local concerts, plays and exhibits

10/08/2025

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10/08/2025

WellSpring Regenerative Health KC opened in April at 131st and State Line in Leawood, offering pain management treatment options.

Small Leawood clinic offers state-of-the-art pain management therapies

10/07/2025

A $2.5 million investment in Grandview's new combo softball and baseball field makes rainy days like today still playable. Photo courtesy of Grandview C-4 School District

“A lot of schools in the area don’t have [a combo field], but we’ve been fortunate.”

10/06/2025

American Legion Post #488 invites veterans and members of the community to gather at Smoot Park in Belton to honor veterans and remember our nation's past.

American Legion invites veterans and members of the community to remember the nation’s past

10/06/2025

KCMO residents: 5th and 6th city council districts will have special disposal events at several sites. Clear out those unwanted, bulky items for free (or a small fee for some electronics)

KCMO 5th and 6th district residents can dispose of unwanted items

10/05/2025

This month, Jackson County Public Health - MO and Mid-Continent Public Library have partnered to bring attention to the importance of public health.

Library patrons can learn about public health and medicine

10/05/2025

In its heyday, Kansas City's streetcar system was one of the finest in the country. Historian Diane Euston looks at the evolution of public transport during the city's first century.

At its peak, Kansas City’s streetcar system was one of the best in the country

10/04/2025

Martin City’s Oktoberfest continues to 4:30 ending with a costume contest. Beer, wine, brats, music, face painting, pumpkin decorating, vendors and restaurant specials along with a free bier stein if you fill out your passport. Martin City Community Improvement District Rosehill Winery Rosehill Gardens Sidelines Custom Floral Designs, Inc