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McPherson College to Add Competitive Dance in 2026

Sunday, November 23

McPherson, Kan - Competitive Dance will return as McPherson College's 21st varsity program beginning in the 2026-27 season. The Bulldog Dance Team will join the expanding spirit program, alongside the current competitive cheerleading team, and will be led by Director of Spirit Programs Antonio Snyder. Snyder... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Honors Becky Goss as 2025 Philanthropist of the Year

Friday, November 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation honored its founding director last night and presented Becky Goss, who is stepping down at year's end, as the 2025 Philanthropist of the Year. MCCF Board Chair Trenton Ruxlow Said the award recognizes someone who embraces the... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Philanthropist of the Year: Becky Goss

Thursday, November 20

At 6:00 p.m. tonight at the McPherson Opera House, celebrate the remarkable legacy of Becky Goss, this year’s Philanthropist of the Year. For 25 years, Becky has poured her heart into McPherson County, serving on numerous nonprofit boards, championing community projects and leading the Foundation... Read More.

McPherson College Shotgun Competes in the USA College Clay Target League National Championship

Thursday, November 20

Bunker Hill, Ill. — The Shotgun Sports team participated in the USA College Clay Target League National Championship earlier this month in Bunker Hill, Illinois. The competition consisted of two days of trapshooting with each athlete shooting at 100 targets (4 rounds of 25) each... Read More.

McPherson Starts KCAC Play with Statement Win over Southwestern 83-74

Wednesday, November 19

McPherson, Kan – Heading into their first Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup of the 2025-2026 campaign, the Bulldogs took on the undefeated Southwestern College Moundbuilders. The Moundbuilders had won all four of their non-conference opponents while McPherson came in with a 3-2 record in the... Read More.

McPherson Dominates at Home with 85-0 Victory Over Sterling

Tuesday, November 18

McPherson, Kan – With NAIA Playoff hopes on the line, the Bulldogs needed a large victory over the Sterling Warriors on Saturday in order to give themselves a chance to make the post-season for the first time in 15 years. McPherson came into the contest... Read More.

McPherson Water Park Leaks Repaired, Lazy River Operating as Expected

Tuesday, November 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — The contractor brought in to repair multiple water leaks at the McPherson Water Park says the active leaks have been repaired and the Lazy River in the park is now operating as expected. A report from Dondlinger Construction of Wichita was... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Police Camera Upgrades, Public Works Projects Progress

Tuesday, November 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved a $18,000 purchase of six Flock cameras for the Police Department. Police Chief Mikel Golden explained the purpose of the cameras is to provide the ability to record vehicles and obtain license tag data from them.... Read More.

Suspect Sought in Pedestrian Hit and Run in McPherson October 30th

Monday, November 17

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Crimestoppers is asking for your help in a connection with a hit and run accident on the Kansas Avenue Bridge over I-135 the night of Oct. 30. The vehicle involved is a tan Nissan Altima, tag number not immediately... Read More.

McPherson County Election Results Certified

Monday, November 17

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Results from the November 4th general election were certified by McPherson County Commissioners following the vote canvass this morning. Including the count of write in votes, which did change the result of one race. That was in Inman, where Billy Garst... Read More.

KDOT Considers US 56 Extension that would Impact McPherson Area Traffic

Monday, November 17

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — As part of improvements being looked at for US 56 between McPherson and Marion, Kansas Department of Transportation officials told members of a corridor study group last week they are looking at a plan that would have a major traffic... Read More.

McPherson County Volleyball Athletes Named KVA All-State

Monday, November 17

McPherson County was well-represented by the Kansas Volleyball Association (KVA), who released their All-State teams on Sunday, Nov. 16. Two McPherson High School athletes were named All-State honorees, as both Brooke Doile and Ava Romero were named to the Second Team for 4A. Three local 2A... Read More.