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McPherson Public Schools Announce August 2025 Meal Menus

McPherson USD 418 has released its breakfast and lunch menus for the remainder of August 2025

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McPherson High School Achieves Prestigious Charter Status from National Speech & Debate Association

Highest Honor Recognizes School's Excellence in Competition, Service, and Student Development

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McPherson County Jail Logs

August 8-10

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McPherson Obituaries

August 8-10

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Teen Hospitalized After Three-Vehicle Crash in Saline County

SALINA, Kan. — A 19-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday evening following a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of South Burma Road and Crawford Street in Saline County. Colton D. Bettenbrock of Brookville was transported to Salina Regional Health Center after the 5:30 p.m. crash, according to the Kansas Highway

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McPherson Youth Fitness Program Announces Schedule Changes for Fall 2025

FYR Mac-Town Adapts Programming to Better Serve County's Young Athletes

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American Legion Post 140 to Host 'Boots and Bling' Mother-Daughter Event

LINDSBORG, Kan. – American Legion Post 140 will host "Boots and Bling, It's A Classy Girl Thing," a special mother-daughter event on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the post located at 524 E State Street. The event is designed

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Lindsborg local news summary

Week of August 9 2025

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McPherson Brief

August 8 2025

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McPherson Obituaries

August 7-8

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McPherson College Secures Decade-Long Accreditation Renewal

Higher Learning Commission Approves Open Pathway Status for Local Institution

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Mastermind 2025 Hub Launches Community Engagement Initiative

Local presentations scheduled throughout August to gather public input and foster community discussions

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McPherson County Jail Logs

August 6-7 2025

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Hutchinson Police Identify Remains of Missing Woman Found in January

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Police Department has identified human remains found in January as those of a woman who had been missing since July 2024. Police identified the remains as 57-year-old Kimberly Dawn Barnes through dental record comparison. Barnes, who grew up in McPherson, had been reported missing in July

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Former Nickerson coach arrested on sex crimes charges

Ryan Stoecklein, a fairly well-known name among sports fans in Reno County, is facing charges of sexual exploitation of a child under 18 and attempted unlawful sexual relations. The former Nickerson School District employee was arrested on Wednesday according to the Reno County Sheriff’s Office. Stoecklein was a coach

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McPherson Brief

August 6 2025

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McPherson Obituaries

August 4-5

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McPherson County Jail Logs

August 4-5 2025

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Local retailers offer three days of savings and exclusive promotions August 7-9

Take a Hike, Taxes! McPherson Main Street Hosts Tax-Free Back-to-School Event

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McPherson – Week of August 6, 2025

County Enacts Temporary Data Center Ban; County Pauses Sales Tax Hike; City Holds Mill Levy; Leadership Summit in McPherson; Drainage Issue

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McPherson Brief

August 4 2025

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McPherson County Jail Logs

August 1-3 2025

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Fire Department to Sell Reserve Rescue Truck

1995 Freightliner sees little use after new heavy rescue vehicle arrives

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Sorensen, Davis, Hawkes Claim Titles at 9th Annual Turkey Creek Open

Four-division tournament showcases competitive golf across all age groups

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McPherson Parks Bloom with New Green Initiatives

Pollinator garden and Hess Park transformation highlight city's beautification efforts