McPherson Brief
January 9th 2026
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McPherson finishes year with strong financial position
City’s bank accounts hold $32.4 million as 2025 closes
Greg Loving
New Fund Aims to Prevent Utility Shutoffs for Local Families
McPherson County Community Foundation establishes endowment to help residents facing financial emergencies
Molli Fawl
Meadowlark Trail Opens, Connecting McPherson and Lindsborg
12-mile recreational path completes nearly three decades of development
Greg Loving
CVB Board to Consider ASD Grant Wednesday
The board will review $8,000 in funding requests for All Schools Day, ThriftFest, and baseball tournaments during its January 14 meeting.
Greg Loving
YMCA marks 175 years of community service with nationwide celebration
YMCAs across the United States are launching a yearlong celebration in 2026 to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the organization’s arrival in America, honoring nearly two centuries of service to communities nationwide. The milestone recognizes the YMCA’s presence in American communities since 1851, providing fitness facilities, youth programs, swim lessons
Rica Simpson
McPherson sports
High School Sports Network
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Greg Loving
US news
Top 5 US news stories
January 9 2026
Greg Loving
Trump Administration Unveils Major Shift in Federal Nutrition Policy
New dietary guidelines emphasize “real food” over processed options in effort to combat chronic disease crisis.
Greg Loving
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Top 5 Kansas news stories
January 9 2026
Greg Loving
Other
McPherson County Jail Logs
January 7th - January 8th
Molli Fawl
McPherson Obituaries
January 1st- January 7th
Molli Fawl
House 2 Home
January 9, 2026 McPherson House 2 Home
Prices and information as of 1/9/26
Max Vidavsky
Fitness
Shelly’s Secret to Morning Strength: The Protein Drink She Swears By
Gym Owner Shares Why 20 Grams of Protein Matters—Especially for Women
Greg Loving
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