> ## 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-97/ - Published: 2026-01-19T15:19:19.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:22.000Z - Description: January 19th 2026 - Author: Molli Fawl - Tags: mcj, email, #brief ## Today's newsletter sponsor --- --- ## McPherson news (click me!) [Upcoming municipal meetingsThe Commission will consider entering into a consent order with the EPA over 2024 audit findings around monitoring Pfizer wastewater![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4273.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-10-6.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/upcoming-municipal-meetings-5/) [McPherson County All Schools Day Button Design Contest Now Open“A Star Spangled Celebration” theme for 113th annual event; deadline February 13![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4274.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/617535546_1308620141310565_831532827323578823_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-county-all-schools-day-button-design-contest-now-open/) [McPherson 4-Speaker Debate Team Captures State ChampionshipBullpups claim KSHSAA title with dominant performance![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4272.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image2--2-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-4-speaker-debate-team-captures-state-championship/) [McPherson Debate Teams Bring Home State HardwareBauer, Nelson earn 2-Speaker runner-up honors; Bullpups continue speech and debate excellence![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4271.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image0--31-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-debate-teams-bring-home-state-hardware/) [McPherson Driving Academy Offers Next Driver’s Education Class February 7Monthly classes available throughout the year; pre-registration now open![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4288.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/616815419_122152367804739075_1349723470983876069_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-driving-academy-offers-next-drivers-education-class-february-7/) [Road Closure: Possible Structure FireMcPherson 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4270.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/616818321_1183990123911167_1942843226933923336_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/road-closure-possible-structure-fire/) --- ## McPherson sports [McPherson Swimmers Compete at Andover Invite200 freestyle relay secures state consideration time; Bullpups place 11th of 15 teams![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4280.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/download--16-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-swimmers-compete-at-andover-invite/) [McPherson Bowling Competes Against Circle at Starlite LanesJV boys earn win while varsity squads fall; Stiggins posts 612 series to lead Bullpups![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4277.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Bowling.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-bowling-competes-against-circle-at-starlite-lanes/) [McPherson Boys Dominate Circle 72-47 on Wall of Fame NightReasoner’s 20 points, Pyle’s 19 lead balanced attack; Bullpups improve to 6-5![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4279.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/images-1-14.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-boys-dominate-circle-72-47-on-wall-of-fame-night/) [Whitfield’s 23 Points Power McPherson Girls Past Circle 64-36Bullpups improve to 5-6 on Wall of Fame Night with dominant performance![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4278.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/images-1-13.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/whitfields-23-points-power-mcpherson-girls-past-circle-64-36/) [2nd Grade Lady Pups Sweep Doubleheader in HutchinsonYoung Bullpups dominate Holy Cross and Buhler with strong defensive performances![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4281.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_8113.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/2nd-grade-lady-pups-sweep-doubleheader-in-hutchinson/) [1st/2nd Grade Lady Pups Shut Out Little River 25-0Dohrman leads balanced attack with 12 points in dominant victory![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4282.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/4655072906294875979.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/1st-2nd-grade-lady-pups-shut-out-little-river-25-0/) [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 19 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4283.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/im-20660499-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-99/) --- ## 🌾KS news [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 19 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4284.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-123-1-7.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-103/) --- ## Other [McPherson County Jail LogsJanuary 16th - 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