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McPherson County Commission Summary

Week of May 19, 2026

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Bullpups finish 5th at league swim meet

Adyson Wiens wins 100 freestyle, two relays earn third-place finishes.

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Bullpup Boys Claim First League Title Since 2019

McPherson's boys and girls varsity track teams dominated the AVCTL D3 League Championship.

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Boys Soccer 2016s Sweep Doubleheader, Miss Title by Point

MCFC wins twice Sunday to close on a four-game winning streak.

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Bullpups Girls Soccer Earns Regional Bye, Hosts Championship

McPherson will host the 4A-1A regional championship match Thursday at 6 p.m.

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Bullpups host Class 4A varsity girls softball regional

McPherson opens regional play Tuesday against No. 13 Hugoton at 4 p.m.

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Bullpups Baseball Varsity Boys Host 4A Regional Tuesday

McPherson opens regional play against No. 14 Buhler at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

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McPherson Obituaries

May 11th- May 15th

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McPherson daily brief

McPherson, Kansas and US news for busy people - May 18, 2026 edition

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Upcoming municipal meetings

McPherson Commission to Tackle Smoking Lounges, Zoning Changes at Tuesday Meeting

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Hospital patients must download records before July portal shutdown

McPherson Center for Health will replace its MyCareCorner patient portal on July 1

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Bullpup Boys Varsity Tennis Earns State Runner-Up

McPherson finishes second at the Class 4A state tennis tournament.

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MCFC 16 Boys Soccer Sweeps Sunday Doubleheader

Shorthanded MCFC topples FC Wichita Navy and unbeaten FC Atletico on same day.

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McPherson Middle School Track Claims League Hardware

Several Bullpup athletes earned first-place finishes at the Patriot League Meet.

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Girls Soccer Varsity Draws, Clinches AVCTL Division 3/4 Title

McPherson finishes league play undefeated at 7-0 heading into postseason.

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McPherson daily brief

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

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McPherson Obituaries

May 4th- May 14th

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McPherson to host free silent disco pop-up series across town

Interactive music events will feature wireless headsets, local food and family-friendly dance parties

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McPherson Education Foundation awards annual classroom grants to local teachers

Community-funded initiative supports innovative lessons and professional development outside the district's operating budget

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McPherson County school districts partner to launch hands-on CAPS career program

Two-year exploratory initiative will connect high school students with professional mentors and workplace training

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McPherson Main Street earns top national accreditation for downtown revitalization

The organization secured more than $127,000 in grants and hosted 18 community events last year to boost the local economy.

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State grant to transform downtown McPherson space into short-term rentals

Award of $100,000 will be celebrated at upcoming community presentation

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McPherson daily brief

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

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Kansas awards more than $1.3 million in grants to revitalize rural downtowns

McPherson, Great Bend and Russell among 15 communities receiving HEAL funds to drive local economic growth

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Skip the Excuses: Lean on Your Favorite Exercises

McPherson gym owner Shelly Prescott offers a practical reset for days when motivation runs low