McPherson Brief
January 19th 2026
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The Commission will consider entering into a consent order with the EPA over 2024 audit findings around monitoring Pfizer wastewater
Greg Loving
McPherson County All Schools Day Button Design Contest Now Open
“A Star Spangled Celebration” theme for 113th annual event; deadline February 13
Molli Fawl
McPherson 4-Speaker Debate Team Captures State Championship
Bullpups claim KSHSAA title with dominant performance
Treg Fawl
McPherson Debate Teams Bring Home State Hardware
Bauer, Nelson earn 2-Speaker runner-up honors; Bullpups continue speech and debate excellence
Treg Fawl
McPherson Driving Academy Offers Next Driver’s Education Class February 7
Monthly classes available throughout the year; pre-registration now open
Molli Fawl
Road Closure: Possible Structure Fire
McPherson County Emergency Management has issued a road closure on Kansas Avenue (U56 Highway) between Maxwell and Park Street due to a possible structure fire. Emergency crews are currently on scene responding to the incident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Additional information will be
Molli Fawl
McPherson sports
McPherson Swimmers Compete at Andover Invite
200 freestyle relay secures state consideration time; Bullpups place 11th of 15 teams
Treg Fawl
McPherson Bowling Competes Against Circle at Starlite Lanes
JV boys earn win while varsity squads fall; Stiggins posts 612 series to lead Bullpups
Treg Fawl
McPherson Boys Dominate Circle 72-47 on Wall of Fame Night
Reasoner’s 20 points, Pyle’s 19 lead balanced attack; Bullpups improve to 6-5
Treg Fawl
Whitfield’s 23 Points Power McPherson Girls Past Circle 64-36
Bullpups improve to 5-6 on Wall of Fame Night with dominant performance
Treg Fawl
2nd Grade Lady Pups Sweep Doubleheader in Hutchinson
Young Bullpups dominate Holy Cross and Buhler with strong defensive performances
Treg Fawl
1st/2nd Grade Lady Pups Shut Out Little River 25-0
Dohrman leads balanced attack with 12 points in dominant victory
Treg Fawl
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US news
Top 5 US news stories
January 19 2026
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Top 5 Kansas news stories
January 19 2026
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Other
McPherson County Jail Logs
January 16th - January 18th
Molli Fawl
McPherson Obituaries
January 15th-January 16th
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
County news
ECS Eagles Rout Centre 42-13
Prescott, Pyle each score 13 points to lead dominant home victory
Treg Fawl
Moundridge Boys Edge Wichita Classical 63-56
Wildcats improve to 10-1 with victory
Treg Fawl
Reno County approves Salt Lick golf resort plan for twice-failed Cottonwood Hills site
Commission grants conditional use permit for 45-hole destination resort; some neighbors voice water, traffic concerns
Greg Loving
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