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Grant helps McPherson middle schoolers balance screen time with hands-on learning

A local foundation's donation funded charging carts, supporting a new policy that stops students from carrying laptops all day.

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McPherson Gym Owner Shelly Demonstrates Hip Mobility Exercises

Local fitness professional shares simple routines to improve flexibility and reduce pain.

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Court Records Show Hawkinson Had Prior Juvenile Case in McPherson County

The earlier property damage case ended with probation months before the fatal shooting

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McPherson daily brief

McPherson, Kansas and US news for busy people - Apr 16, 2026 edition

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Moundridge USD 423 Board Approves 2026-2027 Academic Calendar

Classes will begin Aug. 27 and end May 26, with breaks for Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring

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City recruits seasonal workers for summer public lands maintenance

Outdoor positions offer residents extra cash for mowing, trimming duties

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McPherson daily brief

McPherson, Kansas and US news for busy people - Apr 15, 2026 edition

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Panel Examines Press Freedom and Local News

Three Kansas journalists discussed AI, lawsuits and the decline of community newspapers

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Girls Swim Takes Third at Campus Meet

McPherson finishes third overall as Wiens posts two state-qualifying times.

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MS Boys Tennis Takes 2nd at Valley Center

McPherson middle school boys tennis earns runner-up finish at Valley Center Invitational.

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Girls Varsity Soccer Tops Rose Hill in OT

Caysen Blake's overtime goal lifts McPherson to 2-1 victory over Rose Hill.

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Boys JV Tennis Hosts Eight-Team Invitational

Hamblin and Turner go undefeated to claim doubles title for McPherson.

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Varsity Girls Softball Sweeps Triangular at Maize

McPherson Bullpups rout Liberal 15-0, then edge Maize 11-8 in Tuesday doubleheader.

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McPherson City Digest

Meadowlark Trail grand opening set for National Rails to Trails Day

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What the Voluntary Manslaughter Charge Means in the Hawkinson Case

Prosecutors filed two versions of the charge, anticipating a possible self-defense argument

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City reminds residents to verify building permits ahead of summer construction

Officials say certain home improvement projects require approval before work begins

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McPherson Obituaries

April 13th- April 18th

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McPherson Public Schools hosts first superintendent candidate meet-and-greet

Assistant superintendent Ty Rhodes featured at Tuesday reception

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Citizen Journal to Livestream McPherson College Law Day Forum

Free press panel featuring Kansas Reflector, Citizen Journal and The Spectator streams live at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday from Mingenback Theatre

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McPherson Teacher Receives VFW's Top National Honor

Tammy Gipson of St. Joseph Catholic School earns 2026 Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award

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McPherson daily brief

McPherson, Kansas and US news for busy people - Apr 14, 2026 edition

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McPherson County Commission Summary

Week of April 14, 2026

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Takeaways from McPherson USD 418 School Board Meeting

Week of April 14, 2026

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McPherson Middle School Track Dominates Newton Meet

Seventh- and eighth-grade girls both claim first-place team finishes at Newton.