Tammy Johnson

Tammy Johnson

McPherson County shines bright in KBCA all-star game

SALINA, Kansas – One last chapter of high school basketball was added for three McPherson County players last Saturday, as McPherson’s Gabe Pyle, Moundridge’s Bear Moddelmog and Elyria Christian’s Ty Romero all competed in the KBCA all-star game at Kansas Wesleyan University. On Saturday, June 21, the top senior girls and boys basketball players in the state of Kansas gathered inside of Kansas Wesleyan University’s Mabee Arena to compete in the annual KBCA all-star game.

CCCK cheer program primed for revival

Summer may be upon the Central Christian College of Kansas (CCCK), but something that has not been seen on the campus since 2021 has been gaining traction in the background as the cheerleading team is set to make a comeback.

Fireworks with a Fireman returns

With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, a McPherson family favorite event is set to return. Fireworks with a Fireman brings together fun, food, and fire safety for one exciting evening.

Jail reviews policies after KMBC report 

McPherson County Jail recently reviewed its restraint policies and training procedures following an investigation by KMBC 9 News, a television station in Kansas City, that examined how jails use restraint chairs. Jail Administrator Arlo Blevins discussed the facility’s practices, emphasizing transparency and safety.