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Triple-Double Highlights Season Dominance by McPherson’s 8th Grade Girls Hoops

Friday, December 5

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Middle School 8th Grade Girls Basketball team has been dominant in the 2025 season so far, but it was highlighted by a points-assists-steals triple-double on Thursday, Dec. 4, in their 69-6 win over Arkansas City.Elles Pavlovich, one of the star... Read More.

Reasoner’s Game-Winner Highlights Bullpup Basketball’s Season-Opening Sweep

Friday, December 5

HAYSVILLE, Kan. - The McPherson High School Boys and Girls Basketball teams began their 2025-26 seasons at Haysville-Campus High School on Thursday, Dec. 4. The girls won thanks to a stifling second-half defense, 50-32, and then the boys won a nail-biter, 66-64.Freshman Eli Reasoner had... Read More.

Colonel Jeremy Bowers Highlights Service and Sacrifice at McPherson Veterans Day Ceremony

Tuesday, November 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — Veterans Day was recognized in McPherson Tuesday with the McPherson Area Veterans program at the McPherson Park Department, which at one time was the National Guard Armory.This year's featured speaker was Colonel Jeremy Bowers, who just retired from the Kansas Army... Read More.

Career Night For Acevedo Ortiz and Ghering Highlights Bethany Volleyball’s Five -Set Battle

Thursday, October 16

Lindsborg, Kan. - In one of the most hard-fought matches of the season, the Bethany College volleyball team battled through five sets and showcased incredible resilience before falling just short to York in a 3–2 decision (22-25, 25-18, 14-25, 27-25, 13-15) on Wednesday afternoon. Despite... Read More.

K-State Expert Highlights Gut Health as Key to Managing Diabetes

Monday, October 13

November is National Diabetes Month MANHATTAN, Kan. — November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to spotlight one of the most pressing chronic health conditions in the United States.Alongside well-known topics like blood sugar and insulin, A Kansas State University expert also is drawing attention... Read More.

McPherson County HS Volleyball Teams Start Hot Streaks to Begin First Full Week of October

Wednesday, October 8

McPherson County high schools took part in volleyball action on Tuesday, Oct. 7 to highlight a busy first week of October.MCPHERSONThe McPherson Bullpups were in action in El Dorado for a triangular, along with Circle. The Bullpups won both matches while one senior had... Read More.

Hatzenbuehler Eagle Highlights Dragon Men’s Golf 2nd Round at WSU

Tuesday, October 7

Hutchinson Sports InformationNEWTON – Grant Hatzenbuehler carded his second eagle of the tournament and was the leading golfer for the No. 3-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's golf team on Monday in the second round of the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational at Sand Creek Station.The Blue... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Meeting 9/30/25 Highlights

Tuesday, September 30

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved an expenditure of up to $55,550 for design and construction of a Butterfly Garden at Challenger Park, adjoining the city's pickleball courts. Director of Public Lands and Facilities Wayne Burns said the 9,000 square foot garden... Read More.

Defensive Dominance Highlights Bullpup Volleyball Sweep at League Tri

Wednesday, September 17

AUGUSTA, Kan. - McPherson High School Volleyball increased their winning streak to four in a row after defeating Augusta and Circle in a road triangular.After defeating Buhler and Mulvane in their home triangular on Cancer Awareness Night last week, the Bullpups had a week-long buffer... Read More.

Weekend State Fair Happenings: Daily Highlights Sept. 12-14

Friday, September 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Don't miss out on the Kansas State Fair. There's still a lot of activities and events happening this weekend, from Chiefs Red Friday to Sunflower Sunday! Check out the daily highlights below!Weekend Fair Schedule: Friday, Sept. 12: Kansas Lottery Chiefs Red FridayALL... Read More.

High School Football Week One Highlights

Saturday, September 6

Hutchinson Central Christian 62, Wichita Sunrise 14The Hutchinson Central Christian Cougars opened the season with a 62-14 win over Wichita Sunrise Friday night.Hutchinson Central Christian hosts Canton-Galva next Friday.Conway Springs 28, Nickerson 20The Nickerson Panthers dropped their season opener 28-20 to Class 1A power... Read More.

McPherson Commission Meeting Highlights 8/26/25

Tuesday, August 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved agreements with the Kansas Department of Transportation for a pavement replacement project on Kansas Avenue, or US 56 from Maple Street to the Old 81 Bypass. This will also involve replacement of curb and gutter and... Read More.