The story of a south Kansas City pioneer who was captain of the first overland trip to California in 1841, “giving impetus to a steady flow of Americans into California.”| Martin City Telegraph
The Bidwell-Bartleson Party took the ultimate gamble well before the Gold Rush had emerged as a reason to reach California.| Martin City Telegraph
Louis wrote in 1842, “I leave to make money or die.”| Martin City Telegraph
Today, thousands of people live on Campbell and Charlotte Streets in Kansas City, and their namesake is a testament to the people who chose this place as their home.| Martin City Telegraph
Telling the story of Kansas City is intertwined with the ambitions of Francois and Berenice Chouteau, who without much fear, uprooted their lives to live in the wilderness of western Missouri.| Martin City Telegraph
Fate, a voided sale, and the organization of 14 men founded the Town of Kansas, now known as Kansas City.| Martin City Telegraph
“(He) was the product of a young wild America, lost America, and there can never be another like him.”| Martin City Telegraph
South KC’s Trailside Center partnered with KC Parks & Rec to create PIAC-funded interpretive panels.| Martin City Telegraph
Academy model encourages high schoolers to explore high demand and high paying career options| Martin City Telegraph
“School-funded trips to Ghana and China raised red flags for many parents and taxpayers in the Hickman Mills School District.”| Martin City Telegraph
“I always wanted to give back because I know how it made me feel.”| Martin City Telegraph
What’s new at four local districts| Martin City Telegraph
Sara Wiercinski is associate editor at the Martin City Telegraph. She earned a degree in business marketing from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has worked in various publishing roles. She …| Martin City Telegraph
“A lot of people playing music out there– first time they ever played in front of an audience was at the Mama Ray Jam.”| Martin City Telegraph
Neighbors want to see blighted conditions fixed at long-vacant campus| Martin City Telegraph
“There’s no placebo effect with animals. You see the changes immediately.”| Martin City Telegraph
New resolution targets safety, speed reduction, and safer streets| Martin City Telegraph
Trailblazer spent decades exploring the west, trapping and fighting bears| Martin City Telegraph
Harris-Kearney House in Westport is the oldest two-story brick building in KCMO| Martin City Telegraph
“The screening of prospective adopters went down after COVID, and more animals were being sent to homes that weren’t a good fit.”| Martin City Telegraph
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…| Martin City Telegraph
Adventurous spirit enjoyed square dancing, umpiring baseball and traveling with his family| Martin City Telegraph
Longtime owner will retire after 31 years at the neighborhood fixture| Martin City Telegraph
By Sara Wiercinski After 12 years at 7224 Wornall, Quest Wireless will move a few doors down in mid-October. The local cell phone repair business’ new address will be 7234 Wornall, site of the form…| Martin City Telegraph
The 66-year-old monument honored those lost in the 1957 tornado| Martin City Telegraph
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Occupants were able to self evacuate with no injuries| Martin City Telegraph
Eager to get outside but don’t have the gear? Waldo Outfitters rents it.| Martin City Telegraph
Residents can apply for city funding for neighborhood improvement projects| Martin City Telegraph
Rescheduled date to be announced| Martin City Telegraph
The body was recovered and turned over to the medical examiner.| Martin City Telegraph
Historic Corps of Discovery spent three days camping at the confluence of the Missouri and Kaw Rivers, what is now modern-day KCK| Martin City Telegraph
At 11:54 p.m., the decision was made to end operations for the night.| Martin City Telegraph
The Cass County Commission will decide on a special-use permit required for the runway and a zoning change from agriculture to single-family.| Martin City Telegraph
Vaccinations are free for children with no health insurance, who are under-insured or eligible for Medicaid.| Martin City Telegraph
Public invited to July 28 engagement session at Brookside Montessori| Martin City Telegraph
Community leaders assess challenges and opportunities for county park| Martin City Telegraph
Applications due by July 11 for priority fast-track hiring| Martin City Telegraph
Initially designed to decorate Civil War veterans’ graves, Memorial Day is a time to pay homage to the past and welcome summertime.| Martin City Telegraph
“If it hadn’t been for Ruskin, it would have been another decade before tornado warnings became common practice.”| Martin City Telegraph
Grandview Chamber of Commerce to host May 15 release party at Art House 808| Martin City Telegraph
“With the children within the community, we want them to take pride in their neighborhood.”| Martin City Telegraph
Gayanne Williams, 87, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on May 3, 2025. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. and burial at Mt. …| Martin City Telegraph
“We promise you and your furry pal will love the ‘pupgrades.'”| Martin City Telegraph
By Sara Wiercinski At a May 8 open house, the Waldo Area Business Association (WABA) revealed their expanded office space with new areas for networking and conference room for official events and f…| Martin City Telegraph
“He nearly quit football, but the head coach convinced him that he could make varsity the following year, so he kept playing.”| Martin City Telegraph
Extension of the Blue River Greenway will finish December 2025| Martin City Telegraph
“These workers bring valuable experience, and Kansas City is committed to connecting them with meaningful roles in public service.”| Martin City Telegraph
High school course encourages young people to connect to local past.| Martin City Telegraph
By John Sharp The KCMO Fire Department is accepting applications through November 15 for a new KCFD Academy class that will start January 27 and last 24 weeks and train recruits as fire fighters an…| Martin City Telegraph
By Diane Euston On the crisp, cool morning of Oct. 17, 1897, two men dressed in hunting gear, rifles in hand, walked along the banks of the Missouri River. Their goal was simply to shoot some d…| Martin City Telegraph
By John Sharp A total of 27 community volunteers, government employees, neighborhood organizations, outstanding student leaders, successful school programs and businesses that are helping to improv…| Martin City Telegraph
South Kansas City animal shelters will participate in the effort.| Martin City Telegraph
Catholic Charities is moving its main Kansas City office to Hickman Hills, where the school district reports more than 31% of the children live in poverty, double the state’s average. Catholic Char…| Martin City Telegraph
Jackson County Legislator Manuel Abarca IV is inviting residents and local organizations impacted by the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds to share their views at a public hearing on Monday, Novemb…| Martin City Telegraph
By Sara Wiercinski Holmeswood Baptist Church wants to get Kansas City talking. This fall, their newly-launched Cultivate speaker series aims to create community conversations around complicated iss…| Martin City Telegraph
By John Sharp The KCMO Fire Department, Children’s Mercy Kansas City and the Metropolitan Energy Center are offering free programs to make residences in the city safer, healthier and more energy ef…| Martin City Telegraph
By Diane Euston There are few stories of our past that feature enterprising women. Often overshadowed by their husbands, women in the nineteenth century were known for their contributions inside th…| Martin City Telegraph
By Jeanne Beechwood It’s all in the family– and for the family–at a brand new business that officially opened in Brookside on August 10th. Cousins Jamie Hickey and Claire Tully M…| Martin City Telegraph
Market aims to provide access to fresh food and build community| Martin City Telegraph
The 1859 Jail Museum gives visitors a chance to step back in time and unlock the stories of some of the most famous temporary residents.| Martin City Telegraph
“Taking the grooming mobile actually means being able to offer more luxury services.”| Martin City Telegraph
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“Just a few hours out means so much to these dogs.”| Martin City Telegraph
“It’s a dog’s life” isn’t always miserable these days. Sometimes it’s pretty good.| Martin City Telegraph
“When you talk about place-making here in Kansas City, this is it.”| Martin City Telegraph
The delegation of athletes representing the US Olympic Committee has nearly 600 members, including nearly two dozen athletes who have a tie to the Kansas City area.| Martin City Telegraph
The date for the meeting is Monday, July 29th and not July 26th as previously published.| Martin City Telegraph
“These are not just jobs, but opportunities for stable, well-paying employment that will empower individuals and families, lifting our entire community.”| Martin City Telegraph
This home is not just the story of one family; it’s the story of Kansas City’s unique history.| Martin City Telegraph
The KC Fringe Festival runs July 18 through July 28 and features 44 original works, 33 world premieres, 289 performances, and there are over 500 artists involved.| Martin City Telegraph
