Martin City Telegraph

11/08/2025

Kansas City Council approved a new resolution for the installation of at least 120 speed humps in neighborhoods around the city. Check out the list of south KC locations.

New resolution targets safety, speed reduction, and safer streets

10/08/2025

John Gray was a multi-lingual mountain man who explored the west and settled with his family in the area that would become Kansas City.

Trailblazer spent decades exploring the west, trapping and fighting bears

09/08/2025

Westport Historical Society KC - 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum -- oldest two-story brick building in KCMO -- is undergoing a capital campaign with Andy and Tammy Reid serving as honorary chairs.

Harris-Kearney House in Westport is the oldest two-story brick building in KCMO

08/08/2025

Local animal shelters are filling up with surrendered pets. What's the cause, and what can be done? The Telegraph talked with Protective Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.), Lily's Play-N-Stay and Great Plains SPCA about the crisis.

“The screening of prospective adopters went down after COVID, and more animals were being sent to homes that weren’t a good fit.”

08/08/2025

KCFD was dispatched to a reported duplex fire in the 11000 block of Askew at 6:13 p.m. this evening. On arrival, companies reported light smoke from the front of the residence and advanced a hose line on an offensive fire attack. The fire was found in a bedroom, where it was contained, quickly extinguished, and placed under control at 6:23 p.m....

KCFD was dispatched to a reported duplex fire in the 11000 block of Askew at 6:13 p.m. this evening. On arrival, companies reported light smoke from the front of the residence and advanced a hose l…

08/08/2025

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07/08/2025

Robert Stiles of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Sunday at the age of 93. He loved camping at Stockton Lake with family, umpiring baseball games and square dancing with his wife, Mary, who proceeded him in death. He will be remembered for his adventurous spirit and sense of humor.

Adventurous spirit enjoyed square dancing, umpiring baseball and traveling with his family

07/08/2025

After 31 years, longtime owner of Foo's Fabulous In BrooksideKC will retire next month. Two local women will take over the business -- and promise to retain its beloved community vibe.

Longtime owner will retire after 31 years at the neighborhood fixture

07/08/2025

Witnesses say the shooting occurred after two cars pulled into the parking lot.

A suspect took off with the victim’s car after the shooting.