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Sterling gets two conference victories over McPherson

Sunday, February 22

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College defeated McPherson College in two of the three game series on Friday through Saturday, Feb. 20-21. The Warriors started with a 11-10 win in game one followed by a 10-0 shutout in game two, but the Bulldogs responded with... Read More.

2026 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Design Winner Announced

Friday, February 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Committee has selected Kelsey Clark, library assistant at Washington Elementary School, as the winner of the 2026 All Schools Day Button design competition. "Growing up in McPherson, All Schools Day was always my favorite day... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation to Host Upcoming Community Celebrations

Friday, February 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation will bring its 25th anniversary celebration to communities across the county in the coming weeks, announcing recipients of its special “Dream” grants during a series of local events. Each celebration is open to the public and... Read More.

McPherson Meals on Wheels Director Announces Retirement

Wednesday, February 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Meals on Wheels announced Tuesday Connie Grennan, who has directed the program for the past 25 years, will be retiring April 30th. During Grennan's tenure the program has grown from feeding 40 people a day to around 80 people a day,... Read More.

McPherson Rounds Out Indoor T&F Season with Eight Podium Finishes at KCAC Championships

Tuesday, February 17

Wichita, Kan – Indoor Track & Field headed south to compete in the KCAC Indoor Championships hosted on the campus of Wichita State. With much to be proud of from the regular season meets, the Bulldogs sought after a high finish in both the men's... Read More.

McPherson Comes up Short in Home Series with Saint Ambrose

Tuesday, February 17

McPherson, Kan – Following their midweek victory over Hastings College, the Bulldogs took on the Saint Ambrose Bees in a weekend series. Despite having troubles with the weather on Saturday, the two teams were able to manage three games with the Bees leaving with the... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Advances Street Projects, Approves IT Upgrades and Several Event Requests

Tuesday, February 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — A change order on a design contract with Alfred Benesch and Company for the Hickory Street reconstruction project was approved during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting. This will add design for the 600 block of West Hayes, a project that is... Read More.

Two Arrested Following Saturday Afternoon Chase in McPherson County

Saturday, February 14

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Two people were arrested after a Saturday afternoon chase involving a stolen vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, Bobby Heckman, was booked into the McPherson County Jail on a $25,600 bond on charges related to the chase along with felony theft,... Read More.

Buhler Girls Drop Overtime Decision to McPherson, Crusader Boys Fall to Bullpups

Saturday, February 14

The McPherson girls basketball team defeated the Buhler girls 44-41 in overtime Friday night at the McPherson Roundhouse and the McPherson boys overpowered the Crusader boys 68-46. The McPherson girls led 15-6 after one quarter, 21-16 at halftime and 31-24 at the end of the... Read More.

McPherson County Hosts Informational Meeting on Emerging Technologies

Friday, February 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — About 30 people attended an in-person informational meeting on emerging technologies Thursday at the Cedars Conference Center. The meeting, which also had participants via Zoom, was organized by the McPherson County Planning, Zoning, and Environmental Department to provide a “top level”... Read More.

Grant Funding Brings Health Programs to Three McPherson County Districts

Thursday, February 12

The Kansas Learning Center for Health received $17,465 in October from the McPherson County Community Foundation’s General Grant allocation, the Moundridge Community Foundation’s community fund and the David J. Nutt Fund to expand health education programming in McPherson County schools. The funding supports the center’s... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department to Hold Push-In Ceremony for New Attack Trucks Thursday, February 12

Thursday, February 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department will place into service its two new attack trucks Thursday evening with a Push-In Ceremony at Fire Station 2 (1705 N. Main St. in McPherson). This is a tradition in the fire service when new units come... Read More.