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Fire at Midway Motors Prompts Multi-Agency Response in McPherson

36 firefighters from four departments responded to the early morning blaze; foul play not suspected

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McPherson daily brief

McPherson, Kansas and US news for busy people - Mar 25, 2026 edition

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Bullpups Sweep Valley Center in Doubleheader

McPherson overcomes suspended game, defensive miscues to take two from Hornets.

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Girls Soccer Dominates Salina Central in Season Opener

Grace Prescott nets four goals as McPherson rolls to 8-0 victory.

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Bullpup Softball Opens 2026 Season with Doubleheader at Valley Center

Defending state champs drop a pair of close ones in season opener

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County approves new zoning fee schedule, penalizing unpermitted structures

Property owners face double permit fees for undocumented buildings, though amnesty is offered for structures already on the tax rolls.

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McPherson County jail hits maximum capacity, forcing out-of-county transfers

A backlog at Larned State Hospital leaves inmates waiting up to seven months, prompting costly relocations to Rice County.

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Spring flooding costs county $150,000, delays bridge replacements

Unexpected emergency repairs will drain capital outlay funds and push back up to three planned infrastructure projects this year.

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McPherson Fire Department joins state wildfire response program

A multi-year agreement allows the city to deploy trucks and personnel to combat wildfires statewide, with full reimbursement.

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Arrest Made in McPherson County Homicide Investigation

Daniel T. Hawkinson, 18, faces voluntary manslaughter charge in connection with the Jan. 31 death of Joshua Soden

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McPherson daily brief

McPherson, Kansas and US news for busy people - Mar 24, 2026 edition

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Historic McPherson County Farmhouse Falls to Kansas Winds

Longtime landmark known as The Old Farmhouse collapses after years of weathering the plains

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McPherson Skate Park Closes for Equipment Upgrades

City says park will reopen once installation of repurposed equipment is complete

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McPherson City Commission Summary

Week of March 23, 2026

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McPherson County Commission Summary

Week of March 23, 2026

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Rempe Family Defends Title at McPherson Jigsaw Jamboree

Reigning champions finished their puzzle in 62 minutes at Saturday's event hosted at McPherson College

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KFB Insights: Spring cleaning and safety

Glenn Brunkow, Pottawatomie County farmer and rancher

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McPherson Obituaries

March 16th-March 21st

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McPherson County Jail Logs

March 20th - March 22nd

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McPherson daily brief

McPherson, Kansas and US news for busy people - Mar 23, 2026 edition

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Turkey Creek Season Opener

124 players compete in 4 Leaf Clover Shamble to kick off 2026 Viega Cup season.

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Special Olympics Teams Claim Silver at State

McPherson County's Wolfpack and Wildpups both finish second at state basketball tournament.

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Upcoming municipal meetings

McPherson city commission to hold special meeting Monday on fire department agreement

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Nebraska Man Killed in Crash at I-135/K-61 Interchange Near McPherson

The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as 69-year-old Mickey Mitani of Bellevue, Neb.

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Lindsborg Named Kansas' Best Small Town in 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards

The south-central Kansas town draws visitors with Dala horses, folk art and traditional festivals year-round