> ## 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-draf-2/ - Published: 2025-10-20T13:39:13.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:53.000Z - Description: October 20th 2025 - Author: Molli Fawl - Tags: mcj, email ## Today's newsletter sponsor [ ![Alt text](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/horizon.png) ](https://horizon-homes.net/?utm%5Fsource=us&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=issue091025&utm%5Fcontent=pos4) --- --- ## McPherson news (click me!) [School Board, Mayoral Candidates Share Visions at McPherson ForumEducation, facilities, and community trust dominate discussion at October 16 event featuring USD 418 board hopefuls and unopposed mayoral candidate Jim Loving.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2710.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-10-17-25-at-6.10---PM.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/school-board-mayoral-candidates-share-visions-at-mcpherson-forum/) [Main Street Trick-or-Treating, Optimist Club Halloween Carnival Set for ThursdayFamily-friendly evening features safe trick-or-treating from 5:30-7 p.m., followed by free games and costume contests at Community Building![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2713.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/542192209_1168088998684661_6428023695942420101_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/main-street-trick-or-treating-optimist-club-halloween-carnival-set-for-thursday/) [McPherson School District Faces Declining Enrollment, Plans Community Input Sessions on Facility ConsolidationLong-range planning process projects 110-student decrease by 2030 as district grapples with underutilized buildings and rising operational costs![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2712.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-477.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-school-district-faces-declining-enrollment-plans-community-input-sessions-on-facility-consolidation/) [Kansas Explores Advanced Nuclear Power with TerraPower PartnershipUtility partnership with Bill Gates-backed company opens door for state’s second nuclear facility![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2711.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-479-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kansas-explores-advanced-nuclear-power-with-terrapower-partnership/) [McPherson High School Crowns 2025 Fall Homecoming RoyaltyMcPherson High School celebrated its Fall Homecoming festivities with the crowning of Queen Dulce and King Krayton as the 2025 Homecoming royalty. The pair were honored during halftime ceremonies, representing the Bullpup student body with pride and spirit. Congratulations to Queen Dulce and King Krayton on this special honor!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2714.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/564752289_1356174162969353_1582710744314384198_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-high-school-crowns-2025-fall-homecoming-royalty/) --- ## McPherson sports [McPherson Girls Tennis Finishes Runner-Up at State TournamentFive Bullpups earn All-State honors as team captures second place![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2718.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_1523.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-girls-tennis-finishes-runner-up-at-state-tournament/) [McPherson Among Top Contenders at Class 4A State Golf TournamentBullpups bring momentum from regional win as top-ranked teams converge on Carey Park for two-day State Championship![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2719.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image0--25--1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-among-top-contenders-at-class-4a-state-golf-tournament/) [Bullpups Fall to Augusta in High-Scoring AffairMcPherson suffers rare loss to Orioles 50-29, prepares for Senior Night rivalry with Buhler![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2715.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Football-4-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/bullpups-fall-to-augusta-in-high-scoring-affair/) [Undefeated! MMS 8th Grade Volleyball Captures Patriot League North ChampionshipBullpups finish perfect season with tournament sweep at El Dorado, claim league title![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2716.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_20251018_171839.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/undefeated-mms-8th-grade-volleyball-captures-patriot-league-north-championship/) [MMS 7th Grade Volleyball Claims Patriot League North ChampionshipBullpups finish 18-1 with dramatic comeback victory, sweep tournament at Haysville![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2717.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image0--26-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mms-7th-grade-volleyball-claims-patriot-league-north-championship/) [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/) --- ## Other [McPherson County Jail LogsOctober 17th-19th![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2725.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-53.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-county-jail-logs-53/) [McPherson ObituariesOctober 16th-18th![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2724.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-113.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-obituaries-68/) --- ## House 2 Home [October 17, 2025 McPherson House 2 HomePrices and information as of 10/17/25![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2661.ico)citizen journalMax Vidavsky![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-216-1-1-6.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/october-17-2025-mcpherson-house-2-home/) --- ## Fitness [Unlock Your Chest: The Essential Stretch for Desk WarriorsReset your posture in just 60 seconds with this simple doorway technique.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2656.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-10-17-25-at-8.05---AM.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/unlock-your-chest-the-essential-stretch-for-desk-warriors/) --- ## County news --- ## Opinion --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/10/Tab3FileL--11-.png) --- ## Sponsors (click me!) 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