McPherson Brief
January 7th 2026
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McPherson local news summary
Planning board prepares for expiration of battery, data center moratoriums
Greg Loving
McPherson City Digest
Cash Incentives Offered to New Homebuyers
Greg Loving
McPherson mayor concludes longest tenure in city history
After nearly 17 years leading McPherson, Mayor Tom Brown presided over his final city commission meeting
Greg Loving
First Baby of 2026 Born at McPherson Center for Health
Hospital employee welcomes son Stetson Brian on January 2, sharing birthday with paternal grandmother.
Greg Loving
City Commission renames streets in Veranda development
Ordinance corrects legal errors, standardizes names to Veranda Lake Drive
Greg Loving
Two McPherson County Commissioners File for Re-Election
Becker, Kueser seek new four-year terms in November general election
Greg Loving
McPherson sports
McPherson Returns Home with Victory Over Augusta
McPherson holds off Augusta in competitive home opener
Treg Fawl
Lady Pups Return Home in Style with 50-33 Victory
McPherson dominates Augusta in first game back at Roundhouse
Treg Fawl
High School Sports Network
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Greg Loving
US news
Top 5 US news stories
January 7 2026
Greg Loving
🌾KS news
Top 5 Kansas news stories
January 7 2026
Greg Loving
KDOT Awards Record $288M Contract for East Kellogg Reconstruction
Largest-ever project will modernize major corridor from K-96 to 159th Street in Wichita and Andover
Greg Loving
Commission Rejects Battery Storage Facility Despite Planning Board Approval
Saline County officials cite safety concerns, resident opposition in 4-1 vote
Greg Loving
Other
McPherson County Jail Logs
January 5th - January 6th
Molli Fawl
McPherson Obituaries
January 1st- January 6th
Molli Fawl
House 2 Home
January 2, 2026 McPherson House 2 Home
Prices and information as of 1/2/26
Max Vidavsky
Fitness
McPherson Gym Owner Shares Fitness Tips as New Year Resolutions Begin
Shelly practices what she preaches with her own daily walking routine
Greg Loving
County news
Lindsborg local news summary
Week of January 7 2025
Greg Loving
Moundridge Dominates Bennington in 52-20 Victory
Wildcats stay perfect at 8-0
Treg Fawl
Opinion
KFB Insight: Little lamb preparations
Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher
Rica Simpson
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