> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # McPherson Brief - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-brief-79/ - Published: 2025-12-03T14:25:25.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:04.000Z - Description: December 3rd 2025 - Author: Molli Fawl - Tags: mcj, email ## Today's newsletter sponsor --- --- ## McPherson news (click me!) [McPherson local news summaryWeek of December 2 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3526.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-415-8.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-local-news-summary-13/) [School Board Delays Elementary Closure Decision, Advances Bond PlanningBoard sets $1.75 million savings target but declines to name building for repurposing until facility plan finalized![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3544.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-680.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/draft-school-board-delays-elementary-closure-decision-advances-bond-planning-2/) [McPherson Roads Reopen Following Hazmat CleanupEmergency crews cleared semi carrying 34,000 pounds of spilled hydrochloric acid by late Tuesday, reopening roadways after morning crash forced evacuations.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3533.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_0068-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-roads-reopen-following-hazmat-cleanup/) [2026 All Schools Day button theme announced‘A Star Spangled Celebration’ contest open for entries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3527.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-682.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/2026-all-schools-day-button-theme-announced/) [Students to compete in Youth Entrepreneurship ChallengeTrade show and presentation event set for Dec. 10![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3532.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-687.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/students-to-compete-in-youth-entrepreneurship-challenge/) [Empower Fitness launches HIIT programInterval training classes begin Dec. 1![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3526.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-681.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/empower-fitness-launches-hiit-program/) [CVB offers free gingerbread house kits for donationsCanned food drive starts Dec. 8 at visitor center![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3531.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-686.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/cvb-offers-free-gingerbread-house-kits-for-donations/) [Prairie View supports PBS documentary ‘Grains of Glory’Film on Kansas Mennonite history airs Dec. 4 and Dec. 9![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3530.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-685.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/prairie-view-supports-pbs-documentary-grains-of-glory/) [Angel Tree locations open across McPhersonInitiative provides clothing to children in need![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3529.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-684.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/angel-tree-locations-open-across-mcpherson/) [Good Beginnings Preschool seeks assistant teacherPart-time position open for Tuesdays and Thursdays![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3528.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-683.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/good-beginnings-preschool-seeks-assistant-teacher/) --- ## McPherson sports [Bullpups Face Unique Challenges in Quest for Three-PeatMcPherson Boys Basketball Opens Season Without Home Court![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3536.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/download--10--4.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/bullpups-face-unique-challenges-in-quest-for-three-peat/) [Lady Bullpups Return Four Starters, Eye Tournament RunMcPherson Girls Basketball Brings Back Experience Under Second-Year Coach Kinnamon![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3535.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/download--10--3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/lady-bullpups-return-four-starters-eye-tournament-run/) [MMS Wrestling Sweeps Dual MeetsBullpups Defeat Both Clearwater and Circle at Home![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3534.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/images--1--6.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mms-wrestling-sweeps-dual-meets/) [High School Sports NetworkHelp citizen journal build a kansas high school sports scores network![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1629.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ks-mascots-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/high-school-sports-network/) --- ## US news [Top 5 US news storiesDecember 3 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3540.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-688.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-71/) --- ## 🌾KS news [Top 5 Kansas news storiesDecember 3 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3541.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_0068-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-74/) --- ## Other [McPherson County Jail LogsDecember 1st- December 2nd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3538.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/DALL--E-2025-02-09-16.37.38---A-jail-inmate-wearing-an-orange-jumpsuit-standing-behind-metal-bars-in-a-prison-cell.-The-inmate-has-a-serious-expression--gripping-the-bars-with-both-71.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-county-jail-logs-70/) [McPherson ObituariesNovember 25th-November 30th![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3539.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/DALL-E-2024-11-27-16.14.18---A-single-lit-memorial-candle-in-a-serene-and-reflective-setting.-The-candle-is-tall--white--and-placed-on-a-simple--elegant-holder.-The-background-is-127.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-obituaries-81/) --- ## House 2 Home [November 21, 2025 McPherson House 2 HomePrices and information as of 11/21/25![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3390.ico)citizen journalMax Vidavsky![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-216-1-1-12.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/november-21-2025-mcpherson-house-2-home/) --- ## Fitness [Shelly Discusses High-Intensity Interval Training for Home WorkoutsSpace-efficient exercises that eliminate common barriers to exercise.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3389.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-11-21-25-at-7.19---AM.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/shelly-discusses-high-intensity-interval-training-for-home-workouts/) --- ## County news [Lindsborg local news summaryWeek of December 2 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3542.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-6-5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/lindsborg-local-news-summary-9/) [Wildcats Roll Past Haven on the RoadMoundridge Dominates Second Half in 54-30 Victory![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3537.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image1--2--2-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wildcats-roll-past-haven-on-the-road/) --- ## 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