> ## 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-92/ - Published: 2026-01-07T14:45:34.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:16.000Z - Description: January 7th 2026 - Author: Molli Fawl - Tags: mcj, email, #brief ## Today's newsletter sponsor --- --- ## McPherson news (click me!) [McPherson local news summaryPlanning board prepares for expiration of battery, data center moratoriums![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4064.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-1-7-26-at-8.29---AM.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-local-news-summary-18/) [McPherson City DigestCash Incentives Offered to New Homebuyers![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4059.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-701-1-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-city-digest-6/) [McPherson mayor concludes longest tenure in city historyAfter nearly 17 years leading McPherson, Mayor Tom Brown presided over his final city commission meeting![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4060.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_0221.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-mayor-concludes-longest-tenure-in-city-history/) [First Baby of 2026 Born at McPherson Center for HealthHospital employee welcomes son Stetson Brian on January 2, sharing birthday with paternal grandmother.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4066.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Stetson-and-Volunteer-Basket.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/first-baby-of-2026-born-at-mcpherson-center-for-health/) [City Commission renames streets in Veranda developmentOrdinance corrects legal errors, standardizes names to Veranda Lake Drive![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4058.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-658-4.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/city-commission-renames-streets-in-veranda-development/) [Two McPherson County Commissioners File for Re-ElectionBecker, Kueser seek new four-year terms in November general election![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4057.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-1-6-26-at-9.01---AM.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/two-mcpherson-county-commissioners-file-for-re-election/) --- ## McPherson sports [McPherson Returns Home with Victory Over AugustaMcPherson holds off Augusta in competitive home opener![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4056.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/images-1-8.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-returns-home-with-victory-over-augusta/) [Lady Pups Return Home in Style with 50-33 VictoryMcPherson dominates Augusta in first game back at Roundhouse![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4055.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/images-1-7.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/lady-pups-return-home-in-style-with-50-33-victory/) [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 storiesJanuary 7 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4048.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/im-53531177-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-91/) --- ## 🌾KS news [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 7 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4048.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-1-7-26-at-7.46---AM-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-95/) [KDOT Awards Record $288M Contract for East Kellogg ReconstructionLargest-ever project will modernize major corridor from K-96 to 159th Street in Wichita and Andover![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4049.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/638944905931030000-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kdot-awards-record-288m-contract-for-east-kellogg-reconstruction/) [Commission Rejects Battery Storage Facility Despite Planning Board ApprovalSaline County officials cite safety concerns, resident opposition in 4-1 vote![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4050.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/8ElCIlQo_400x400-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/commission-rejects-battery-storage-facility-despite-planning-board-approval/) --- ## Other [McPherson County Jail LogsJanuary 5th - January 6th![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4052.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-86.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-county-jail-logs-83/) [McPherson ObituariesJanuary 1st- January 6th![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4053.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-141.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-obituaries-93/) --- ## House 2 Home [January 2, 2026 McPherson House 2 HomePrices and information as of 1/2/26![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3977.ico)citizen journalMax Vidavsky![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-216-1-1-16.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/january-2-2026-mcpherson-house-2-home/) --- ## Fitness [McPherson Gym Owner Shares Fitness Tips as New Year Resolutions BeginShelly practices what she preaches with her own daily walking routine![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3973.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-1-2-26-at-7.27---AM.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-gym-owner-shares-fitness-tips-as-new-year-resolutions-begin/) --- ## County news [Lindsborg local news summaryWeek of January 7 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4065.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-6-7.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/lindsborg-local-news-summary-11/) [Moundridge Dominates Bennington in 52-20 VictoryWildcats stay perfect at 8-0![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4054.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image1--2--12.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/moundridge-dominates-bennington-in-52-20-victory/) --- ## Opinion [KFB Insight: Little lamb preparationsKim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4051.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Kim-Baldwin-28.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kfb-insight-little-lamb-preparations/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2026/01/Tab1FileL--24-.png) --- ## Sponsors (click me!) --- Found a mistake? 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