Martin City Telegraph

12/18/2025

Creators of “The Bonk Song”/ The BeBoppers visited The Madison Senior Living this afternoon and had residents dancing and “bonking” each other with wrapping paper tubes.

12/18/2025

If you spend time in Waldo during the holidays, chances are you've caught the aroma of Topsy's Popcorn in the air. The store has popped corn at its 74th Terrace headquarters since 1987.

Topsy’s cooks up popcorn and holiday aromas in Waldo

12/17/2025

Fire reported at a two-story occupied home.

No injuries were reported. Red Cross was requested for 3 individuals.

12/17/2025

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12/16/2025

Avila University has named Ed Warinner as head football coach. At a press conference this afternoon, Warinner says he looks forward to leading “KC’s hometown college football team.”

12/16/2025

Reminder: Our office is a drop-off point for Holmes Garden's Holiday Toy Drive, benefiting local children and youth. We are located at 13610 Washington -- not far from Wal-Mart or Target if you happen to be out shopping. Thank you!

12/15/2025

A framed reprint of a Telegraph article makes an impressive, one-of-a kind gift. (Yes we can have it ready for the holidays!)
Order at https://martincitytelegraph.square.site/reprints

12/15/2025

Staff from local cat shelter Feline Fix recently traveled to the Galapagos islands to help spay and neuter local pets -- necessary to preserve the island's diverse wildlife.

San Cristóbal Island requires pets to be spayed or neutered to protect local wildlife

12/14/2025

James & Eleanor McGee were among the earliest white settlers of KC. They built the city's first brick house in 1835.

Kansas City wouldn’t be Kansas City without the descendants of the McGee family.

12/13/2025

Morgan Cooper is a Martin City Elementary alumni and Hollywood producer. He returned to the school last month to share his new book with students.

“My favorite part about filmmaking is I get to be a story-teller –to give a glimpse into other worlds.”

12/12/2025

Tamiyah Williams is 5'2" tall and wearing a black hoodie and blue pants.

She is known to have left without shoes and is not dressed appropriately for the weather conditions.