McPherson News & Sports

Sports Report 4/29/26 - Local teams begin play in KCAC Baseball and Softball Championships; KU Men’s Basketball lands #1 recruit Tyran Stokes; Former K-State Men's Basketball Coach, Jerome Tang, returns to Baylor; #11 KU Baseball run-rules Wichita State; K-State Baseball falls to #16 Nebraska; Royals defeat A’s in 10 innings, but deal with injuries.
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McPherson USD 418 names new superintendent, BPU honored for reliability record, Salina man sentenced to prison for possession child sex images, McPherson County Jail near capacity again, McPherson County Republicans to hold fundraiser lunch May 8th, Moundridge teacher named Classroom Hero, Salina City Commissioners approved development agreement for Sunset Park War Memorial projects.

Sports Report 4/28/26 - CCC Baseball’s season ends in SAC Tournament; KCAC Baseball and Softball tournaments begin tomorrow in Salina; McPherson High Softball, Smoky Valley and Canton-Galva Baseball on the air today; OKC Thunder sweep Phoenix Suns to advance to Conference Semifinals, Nuggets’ season stays alive; Royals begin road stand in Sacramento against the Athletics.
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McPherson USD 418 Board could name new superintendent tonight, animal shelter issues come up again for Salina City Commission, change in state law could significantly impact bridge, drainage projects, and its Taco Tuesday for STEPMC

Sports Report 4/27/26 - Local weekend college results; McPherson HS Baseball on KMCP; Former KU and K-State Football players drafted to NFL; KU Baseball sweeps K-State; WSU Baseball wins series over Rice; Royals sweep Angels, capped off by thrilling walk-off win.
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McPherson County Commissioners to receive TEAP study today, strong storms impact the area Sunday, new director named for McPherson County Special Education Cooperative, David J Nutt Fund announces legacy grants. 

Sports Report 4/24/26 - KSHSAA approves for Girls Flag Football to be sanctioned sport; NFL Draft First Round - Chiefs select two defensive players; Royals begin series with LA Angels, could face local pitcher this weekend; Coverage of McPherson HS Baseball and Area Game of the Week tonight.
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Severe storms produce hail, landspouts in parts of central Kansas, last finalist for USD 418 superintendent to be interviewed today, McPherson County Commissioners make board appointments, one McPherson County Commission seat will be contested in August primary, drought conditions worsen in parts of Kansas. 

Sports Report 4/23/26 - Wichita State Men’s Basketball lands third transfer commit; NBA Playoff updates - OKC Thunder lead series 2-0, Nuggets play in Game 3 tonight; Chiefs to induct former Pro Bowl Linebacker to Hall of Fame; NFL Draft begins tonight.
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Suspect in January shooting death near Inman back in court Wednesday. McPherson City Commissioners approved sprayer purchase and change orders. ReUse It Center announces April donations, Hillsboro business changes hands, and a Hutchinson school evacuated after a bomb threat which was found not credible.