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McPherson City Digest

Museum Opens Fluorescent Minerals Exhibit

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Takeaways from USD 418 school board meeting

February 9, 2026

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McPherson County Commission Summary

Week of February 10, 2026

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GOP-backed free speech resolution sparks partisan clash over Charlie Kirk, Malcolm X

Democrats fail to add Malcolm X language to resolution honoring conservative activist

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Elections panel advances bill on noncitizen driver's licenses at polls

Measure would require provisional ballots for voters whose IDs list them as noncitizens

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Kansas lawmakers mount broad offensive on online child safety as parents describe sons' suicides after sextortion

Senate omnibus targets tech design, deepfakes and chatbots; House panels hear wrenching testimony on sexual extortion of teens

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K-State removes graduate assistant coach from duties following arrest

Former Baylor player Mark Vital Jr. faces domestic battery charge in Manhattan.

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Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum to Host Evening Event

ARKANSAS CITY — The Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum will host "A Night at the Museum" on Feb. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. The free community event will feature new exhibits exploring Cowley County's history, including the people, places and moments that shaped the community

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Arkansas City Chamber Honors Local Businesses at Annual Banquet

ARKANSAS CITY — The Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses and community leaders at its annual banquet Thursday evening. The event began with a happy hour at Union State Bank before moving to the Horton Theatre at The Stars to Celebrate The Stars of Arkansas City. Creekstone Farms

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Obituaries

(Today & Yesterday)

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Jail Updates

February 6, 2026 - February 9, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 02/06/26 - 02/09/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - ANGEY, TEIMSON - Criminal Threat <070111, Agg Indecent Lib w/Child, Criminal Damage to Property, Consum/Poss in Pub Liq Mun - BARBER, MATTHEW A -

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Takeaways from Moundridge USD 423 school board meeting

January 12 2026

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McPherson Center for Health Adds Advanced Equipment for Worker Fitness Testing

New technology will provide more precise evaluations for local employers and employees.

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McPherson Obituaries

February 6th-February 8th

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McPherson County Jail Logs

February 6th - February 8th

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McPherson's Largest Online Forums Voted to Block Bond Election Coverage, Admin Says

Facebook group admins deemed superintendent interview 'skewed in favor of the bond'; Public Right to Know group also failed to publish article

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Upcoming municipal meetings

McPherson school board to explore manufacturing partnership ahead of bond vote

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Bullpups Boys Defeat Andale on the Road

Pyle, Reasoner Lead McPherson to 58-49 Victory

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Lady Pups Fall to Andale in Close Contest

Andale Pulls Away in Second Half to Hand McPherson 47-41 Loss

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Eagles Soar Past Herington 54-18

Pyle, Prescott Lead Defensive Dominance in Road Victory

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Moundridge Cruises Past Marion 70-50

Wildcats Improve to 14-3 with Balanced Offensive Attack

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Bohme Shines for Bullpups at Maize Invitational

Cooper Bohme Posts Top-Five Finishes in Distance Events at Season's Largest Meet

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Medical cannabis bill introduced in Kansas House

Lawmakers file sweeping 'Health Freedom Act' that would legalize medical marijuana, expunge past convictions

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Kelly signs first bill of 2026, a bipartisan crime package

HB 2347 raises penalties for buying sex, adds gift card fraud and laser pointer offenses

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Senate committee moves to restrict e-cigarette marketing to minors

SB 355 amendments target cartoon characters, celebrity images on vaping products