McPherson Brief
January 16th 2026
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McPherson County to Test Emergency Notification System Monday
Test calls and texts will be sent to local businesses and residents at 11:00 a.m.; no action required
Molli Fawl
New Bridge Opens on Fox Fire Trail at Deerfield Park
Volunteer team led by Kurt Wagner completes construction project for local mountain bike enthusiasts.
Greg Loving
McPherson County Unemployment Holds Steady at 2.6%
Local rate remains well below state average of 3.8% and national rate of 4.6%
Greg Loving
Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Floodplain Regulations
Board of Zoning Appeals also set to review proposed revisions at Municipal Center
Greg Loving
McPherson sports
McPherson High School to Honor Wall of Fame Inductees, State Champions Saturday
Special ceremony between varsity games
Treg Fawl
High School Sports Network
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Greg Loving
US news
Top 5 US news stories
January 16 2026
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🌾KS news
Top 5 Kansas news stories
January 16 2026
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McPherson County Jail Logs
January 14th - January 15th
Molli Fawl
McPherson Obituaries
January 12th- January 14th
Molli Fawl
House 2 Home
January 16, 2026 McPherson House 2 Home
Prices and information as of 1/16/26
Max Vidavsky
Fitness
Stop Resting When You’re Sore!
Why Movement and Hydration Are the Real Keys to Faster Muscle Recovery
Greg Loving
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