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McPherson County

Johnstown House, Skunk Dens Still Stand Near Lindsborg

Herman Johnson bought the faded railroad hamlet for $500 around 1903 and farmed, trapped and bred skunks there

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McPherson police chief thanks officers for work at Kansas Barn Sale

Chief Mikel Golden praised Lt. Ayeshah McFall and Detective Jessica Dirks after Saturday's vintage and artisan market

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McPherson County Obituaries

Oct 2

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McPherson County Jail Logs

Oct 2

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Bullpups Shine at Lakewood/Salina South MS Meet

McPherson middle school cross country athletes earn top-10 finishes at invitational.

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Bullpups Boys Soccer Blanks Mulvane 5-0

McPherson dominated in the rain, scoring five unanswered goals.

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Bullpups 8th Grade Boys Football Tops Rose Hill

Jaxon Carlson accounts for four touchdowns in a 34-28 McPherson win.

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McPherson daily brief

McPherson, Kansas and US news for busy people - Oct 2, 2026 edition

Newton

Shield AI names Newton flight-test, sustainment hub for AI-piloted X-BAT

Company-released analysis projects 1,800 regional jobs by the early 2030s; larger airport hangar remained under negotiation as of Sept. 30

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Oct. 13 is the registration deadline for McPherson County's Nov. 3 election

Advance voting begins Oct. 14 at the county administration building; mail-ballot requests are due Oct. 27

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Hack and Scratch Episode 11

Midseason Bullpup sports grades

Hutchinson

Area Newly Listed and Open Houses - October 2, 2026

Prices & information as of 10/2/26

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Rain cancels Moundridge homecoming event; Friday festivities remain scheduled

The district announced the cancellation Thursday as heavy rain prompted a flood warning in McPherson County.

McPherson County

Flood Warning issued for McPherson County after up to 2 inches of rain

The National Weather Service said localized flooding was imminent or occurring Thursday afternoon, with up to 3 additional inches of rain possible through the evening.

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McPherson County Obituaries

Oct 1

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McPherson County Jail Logs

Oct 1

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McPherson daily brief

McPherson, Kansas and US news for busy people - Oct 1, 2026 edition

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PHOTO GALLERY Bullpups Sweep Clearwater, Mulvane in Volleyball

McPherson's varsity girls swept both opponents behind 39 assists from Rylie Whitfield.

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Rain Cuts Short Bullpups' Home Tennis Invitational

McPherson middle school girls tennis posted strong individual results before rain ended play.

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Rose Hill Blanks Bullpups Boys Soccer 7-0

McPherson's varsity boys managed three shots on goal in the loss.

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McPherson BPU plans bucket truck experiences, safety demos at Oct. 8 family night

The free Public Power Week event will include games, face painting, giveaways, and drinks for the first 100 guests.

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Moundridge students collect more than 400 cans in school drive

The food drive also triggered K-State and KU jersey challenges for two district administrators.

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McPherson library picks Lisa Genova's 'Every Note Played' for October book club

The library's monthly Cover to Cover Book Club will discuss the novel during evening and morning sessions on Oct. 13 and 14

Newton

FAFSA opens for 2027-28 as Kansas Promise deadline nears

Federal aid form opened Sept. 23; fall Kansas Promise applications are due Oct. 1

McPherson County

Hair Innovations cuts ribbon on Main Street, with room for more stylists

The salon is at least the second personal-care business to open in McPherson in under a month, after nail salon Rooted in Beauty opened on First Street in September.