Martin City Telegraph

09/23/2026

The American Discovery 250 Relay will reach the south Kansas City area Thursday as part of a coast-to-coast journey carrying a replica of the Declaration of Independence from California to Delaware.

After a 2 pm stop in Leawood, the visitors will head to the Trailside Center at 99th and Holmes for a two-day stay.

09/23/2026

Eliezer’Kyleq Robins Barbee, 17, was last seen around 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 15 near 108th and Ewing. He was wearing joggers, a black hoodie, and black Jordans.

If located please contact KCPD (missing person unit) at 816-234-5043 or call 911.

09/20/2026

Dr. Simeon Bell was a country doctor, but just a few decades later, he would drastically shift the trajectory of healthcare in Kansas City for generations to come. But first he had to survive the Border Wars that terrorized what is now the south Kansas City/Overland Park region.

“When they burned my store, there was nothing left for me to do but go somewhere else and start again.”

09/19/2026

The Belton Railroad Days festival is underway now offering nonstop rides and family fun!

09/18/2026

The public is invited to celebrate World War II Navy veterans Richard Dziedzic and Ben Teevan who will have separate birthday celebration at the VFW Post 8100 in Grandview over the weekend.

The public is invited to dispose of flags at the flag retirement burning ceremony.

09/17/2026

Hickman and Grandview school districts their operating levy rates. What does that mean for district property owners?

Despite the proposed rates, both districts are anticipating a loss in revenue.

09/17/2026

Downtown Belton will embrace the locomotive era from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. Learn more about the history of the tracks here.

Downtown Belton will embrace the locomotive era from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19.

09/16/2026

Good news and bad news for State Line travelers.

09/16/2026

Trinity Simmons was last seen walking in the area of 109th Street and Hillcrest Avenue.

If located please contact KCPD (missing person unit) at 816-234-5043 or call 911.

09/16/2026

Kansas City’s assistant city manager and the marketing administrator for Jackson County’s Community Backed Anti-Crime Tax (COMBAT) Commission were among speakers at Monday’s meeting of the South KC Alliance at KCPD South Patrol.

Kansas City’s assistant city manager and the marketing administrator for Jackson County’s Community Backed Anti-Crime Tax (COMBAT) Commission were among speakers at Monday’s meeting of the South KC…