> ## 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-96/ - Published: 2026-01-16T14:40:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:21.000Z - Description: January 16th 2026 - Author: Molli Fawl - Tags: mcj, email, #brief ## Today's newsletter sponsor --- --- ## McPherson news (click me!) [McPherson County to Test Emergency Notification System MondayTest calls and texts will be sent to local businesses and residents at 11:00 a.m.; no action required![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4230.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/download--15-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-county-to-test-emergency-notification-system-monday/) [New Bridge Opens on Fox Fire Trail at Deerfield ParkVolunteer team led by Kurt Wagner completes construction project for local mountain bike enthusiasts.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4226.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/607932592_1309317667907111_6274391591970936631_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/new-bridge-opens-on-fox-fire-trail-at-deerfield-park/) [McPherson County Unemployment Holds Steady at 2.6%Local rate remains well below state average of 3.8% and national rate of 4.6%![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4223.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/LR-Nov2025-Printable-County-UR-Map-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-county-unemployment-holds-steady-at-2-6/) [Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Floodplain RegulationsBoard of Zoning Appeals also set to review proposed revisions at Municipal Center![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4222.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-658-9.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/planning-commission-to-hold-public-hearing-on-floodplain-regulations/) --- ## McPherson sports [McPherson High School to Honor Wall of Fame Inductees, State Champions SaturdaySpecial ceremony between varsity games![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4227.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ScreenShot2024-06-26at2.22.30PM-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-high-school-to-honor-wall-of-fame-inductees-state-champions-saturday/) [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 16 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4220.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/im-72725843-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-98/) --- ## 🌾KS news [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 16 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4221.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/LR-Nov2025-Printable-County-UR-Map-1-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-102/) --- ## Other [McPherson County Jail LogsJanuary 14th - January 15th![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4228.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-90.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-county-jail-logs-87/) [McPherson ObituariesJanuary 12th- January 14th![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4229.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-146.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-obituaries-97/) --- ## House 2 Home [January 16, 2026 McPherson House 2 HomePrices and information as of 1/16/26![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4224.ico)citizen journalMax Vidavsky![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-216-1-1-18.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/january-16-2026-mcpherson-house-2-home/) --- ## Fitness [Stop Resting When You’re Sore!Why Movement and Hydration Are the Real Keys to Faster Muscle Recovery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4225.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_7527.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/stop-resting-when-youre-sore/) --- ## County news --- ## Opinion --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2026/01/Tab1FileL--26-.png) --- ## Sponsors (click me!) --- Found a mistake? 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