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# McPherson Brief
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-brief-80/
- Published: 2025-12-05T15:29:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:04.000Z
- Description: December 5th 2025
- Author: Molli Fawl
- Tags: mcj, email, #brief

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## McPherson news (click me!)

[McPherson City DigestSource: McPherson City Newsletter![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3580.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-701-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-city-digest/)

[McPherson artist Louise Hutchison to exhibit light-focused works at Hutchinson Art CenterHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center will showcase the work of McPherson artist Louise Hutchison in its Main Gallery from January through February, with an opening reception scheduled for Jan. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. The free public reception will feature light refreshments, live music and an opportunity![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3578.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hutch-art-6.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-artist-louise-hutchison-to-exhibit-light-focused-works-at-hutchinson-art-center/)

[McPherson Middle School Ditches Chromebooks for Traditional LearningSchool cites research showing reduced screen time improves student learning and mental health.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3576.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-694.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-middle-school-ditches-chromebooks-for-traditional-learning/)

[McPherson High School Postpones December 19 EventsWall of Fame Ceremony, Basketball Games Rescheduled to January 17![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3587.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/images-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-high-school-postpones-december-19-events/)

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## McPherson sports

[Bullpups Edge Campus in Season OpenerPyle’s 29 Points Lift McPherson to 66-64 Victory![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3582.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/download--10--6.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/bullpups-edge-campus-in-season-opener/)

[Lady Bullpups Dominate Campus in Season OpenerDefensive Pressure, Balanced Scoring Lead McPherson to 50-32 Victory![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3581.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/download--10--5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/lady-bullpups-dominate-campus-in-season-opener/)

[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/)

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## US news

[Top 5 US news storiesDecember 5 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3575.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-696-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-73/)

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## 🌾KS news

[Top 5 Kansas news storiesDecember 5 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3575.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-700-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-76/)

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## Other

[McPherson County Jail LogsDecember 3rd- December 4th![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3586.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-72.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-county-jail-logs-71/)

[McPherson ObituariesNovember 25th-November 30th![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3584.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-128.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-obituaries-82/)

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## House 2 Home

[December 5, 2025 McPherson House 2 HomePrices and information as of 12/5/25![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3579.ico)citizen journalMax Vidavsky![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-216-1-1-13.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/december-5-2025-mcpherson-house-2-home/)

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## 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/)

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## County news 

[Eagles Show Grit in Season-Opening Loss to ClassicalDespite 50-41 Defeat, ECS Demonstrates Fight and Improvement in Wichita![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3584.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/download--12-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/eagles-show-grit-in-season-opening-loss-to-classical/)

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## Opinion

[Don’t Fumble This School Bond: Storm Shelters Aren’t Optional and Strategic Splitting Won’t WorkMcPherson USD 418 needs to fix two critical flaws before the December 8 deadline — or risk voters rejecting a bond we desperately need![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3577.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_1950-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/dont-fumble-this-school-bond-storm-shelters-arent-optional-and-strategic-splitting-wont-work/)

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## 🌤️Weather

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