McPherson News & Sports

Among stories today, elevated nitrate levels found in Goessel water, woman involved in fatal hit and run near Brookville ordered to stand trial. McPherson College Power Day to be held today, Tourism Attraction grants awarded to several area organizations, and a new superintendent named for Southeast of Saline USD 306

Sports Report 3/11/26 - State Basketball Tournament scoreboard and schedule; K-State falls to BYU in Big 12 Tournament; Former Chiefs RB Pacheco signs with Detroit; History made in NBA.
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USD 418 approves new elementary boundaries, McPherson County approves bridge inspection contract, January shooting death remains under investigation, Greater Salina Community Foundation holding match event Thursday, and McPherson Center for Health receives Coddle Cot. 

Sports Report 3/10/26 - State Basketball Tournament local schedule; KU and K-State Men’s players earn Big 12 honors; K-State vs. BYU tonight; More Chiefs Free Agency news.
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McPherson County Commission makes USD 418 bond results official and authorizes Health Department grant applications, school board discusses timelines for bond projects, Salina City Commissioner approve pavement study and bid for trail project, and there's a Friday deadline for preapplications on a possible housing rehabilitation grant project in Lindsborg 

Sports Report 3/9/26 - Local High School Basketball State Quarterfinal matchups; K-State Women fell in Big 12 Semifinal, Speiser named to All-Tournament team; KU Men’s Tre White earns Big 12 honor, prepares for Big 12 Quarterfinal; K-State Men to play in first round Tuesday; Wichita State earns #2 Spot in American Conf. Tournament; Chiefs make multiple moves in start of NFL Year.
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Stories on city, county and school board meetings today, the next round of celebrations of the McPherson County Community Foundation's 25th Anniversary.

Sports Report 3/6/26 - K-State Women pull off another Big 12 Tournament upset, KU falls to Colorado; McPherson College Men’s Basketball makes NAIA National Tournament; Local postseason High School Basketball schedule.
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McPherson USD 418 superintendent leaving for a new position, a former Salina Central wrestling coach facing federal child porn charges, Lindsborg City Council accepts chip sealing bid, Water Park startup costs approved by McPherson City Commission, and a legislative forum Saturday in McPherson.

Sports Report 3/5/26 - Local Sub-State Wednesday Scoreboard; K-State Women pull off stunning comeback in Big 12 Tournament, KU women looking to move on tonight.
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