> ## 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-86/ - Published: 2025-12-19T14:44:47.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:10.000Z - Description: December 19th 2025 - Author: Molli Fawl - Tags: mcj, email, #brief ## Today's newsletter sponsor --- --- ## McPherson news (click me!) [McPherson school board to vote on staff pay raises FridayDistrict proposes 2.25% wage increase for all employee groups in special morning session![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3830.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-69.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-school-board-to-vote-on-staff-pay-raises-friday/) [McPherson approves special-use permit for Les Schwab auto service storeLes Schwab is a West Coast-based tire and auto service retailer known for tire sales, brake and alignment work, and other basic vehicle maintenance and repair![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3829.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-64.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-approves-special-use-permit-for-les-schwab-auto-service-store/) [ReUse It Center Donates Record $108,250 to Local Nonprofits in 2025Store Manager Credits Volunteers and Loyal Shoppers for Surpassing Goals with Additional $60,000 Year-End Contribution![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3835.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/600287261_1523923819259658_2686561266559333276_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/reuse-it-center-donates-record-108-250-to-local-nonprofits-in-2025/) [McPherson CBD Store Owner Sues State Over October RaidLocal business owner challenges seizure of cash and hemp products as unconstitutionally vague enforcement.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3828.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-12-18-25-at-5.59---AM-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-cbd-store-owner-sues-state-over-october-raid/) --- ## McPherson sports [MMS 7th Grade Girls Dominate with Perfect 14-0 SeasonLady Pups Outscore Opponents 788-122, Capture Patriot League Title![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3832.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image0--29-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mms-7th-grade-girls-dominate-with-perfect-14-0-season/) [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 19 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3824.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-65-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-82/) --- ## 🌾KS news [Top 5 Kansas news storiesDecember 19 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3825.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-66-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-86/) --- ## Other [McPherson County Jail LogsDecember 17th- December 18th![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3833.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-80.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-county-jail-logs-77/) [McPherson ObituariesDecember 16th- December 17th![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3834.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-134.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-obituaries-87/) --- ## House 2 Home [December 19, 2025 McPherson House 2 HomePrices and information as of 12/19/25![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3831.ico)citizen journalMax Vidavsky![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-216-1-1-15.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/december-12-2025-mcpherson-house-2-home-2/) --- ## Fitness [Upgrade Your Bench: The KB PressGym owner Shelly Prescott explains why the Kettlebell Bench Press is “phenomenal” for your shoulders![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3826.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-12-19-25-at-8.00---AM.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/upgrade-your-bench-the-kb-press/) --- ## County news [Lindsborg local news summaryWeek of December 17 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3827.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-6-6.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/lindsborg-local-news-summary-10/) --- ## 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