McPherson Brief
July 2 2025
Please note that we will suspend regular publication on July 4 in observance of the holiday. Our commitment to keeping you informed continues, and we'll return to our regular publishing schedule on Monday July 7 with full coverage of local news and events. We wish you a happy and safe Independence Day!
-The citizen journal Team
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McPherson – Week of July 2
City Hires Public Works Director; County Bills Harvey Co; Corrections Spends Surplus; Police Partner For Shelter Intern; Aviators Receive Awards;
Greg Loving
5 Takeaways from USD 418 Board of Education meeting on June 16, 2025
Board Advances Major Strategic Planning Initiatives and Reviews Key Policies
Greg Loving
Maple Street Barbershop to Host July 3rd Independence Day Kickoff
Community celebration features live music, local food vendors
Molli Fawl
The Citizens State Bank Wins United Way Inspired Giving Award
Local bank recognized for innovative balloon-popping workplace campaign
Molli Fawl
Local First Responders Honor Fallen Deputy on I-135
McPherson area emergency personnel paid tribute to Phillips County officer killed in line of duty
Greg Loving
Opinion: Fireworks and trigger-freedom
By Teri L. Hansen
Teri Hansen
McPherson sports
Lady Express 18’s Dominate Battle Of The Plains Tournament
McPherson players help lead team to undefeated championship in Hays
Treg Fawl
Bullpups 12U Softball Concludes Stellar Season at Salina Tournament
Team finishes with impressive 27-6-1 record after nine-game weekend
Treg Fawl
Other
McPherson County Jail Logs
June 30-July 1 2025
Greg Loving
McPherson Emergency Logs
June 30 - July 1
Molli Fawl
McPherson Obituaries
June 29 - July 1
Molli Fawl
County news
Lindsborg seeks applicants for school resource officer
LINDSBORG, Kan. — The city of Lindsborg is seeking applicants for a full-time school resource officer position that combines law enforcement duties with school safety responsibilities. The position serves under the police chief’s supervision and is contracted by Smoky Valley School District USD 400 to protect students, staff and school facilities.
Teri Hansen
USD 400 approves teacher, staff salaries
School Board Approves New Teacher Contract, Salary Increases for All Staff The Smoky Valley Board of Education unanimously ratified the 2025-26 negotiated agreement for teachers. The approval also included a corresponding percentage salary increase for all classified staff, directors, and administrators. Superintendent Heath Hogan presented the changes to the teacher
Teri Hansen
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🇺🇸US news
July 2 2025
House GOP Threatens Megabill; GOP Subpoenas Ivies; Paramount Settles Trump ‘FAKE NEWS’ Lawsuit; China’s AI Gains on US; US Halts Some Ukraine Weapons
Greg Loving
Trump Announces 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire Agreement with Israel, Issues Ultimatum to Hamas
President warns militant group conditions will worsen if deal rejected ahead of Netanyahu White House meeting.
Greg Loving
🌾KS news
KS - July 1 2025
Senators Back Trump Bill; ICE Contract Awarded; Kansas Tourism Grants; Bill Boosts Farmers; Troopers Seize Cash
Greg Loving
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