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McPherson daily brief

McPherson, Kansas and US news for busy people - Feb 6, 2026 edition

06 Feb 2026 • 4 min read

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Two men broke into the Main Street Bar and Grill by entering through the ceiling, causing damage to building materials and wearing socks over their shoes in an attempt to hide evidence. →
The historic Kanopolis Drive-In raised funds for a new $100,000 4K laser projector after an equipment failure cut its season short, making it the only drive-in in Kansas with the advanced technology. →
McPherson-based startup Citizen Journal was awarded $25,000 in funding through the state's ACCEL-KS program to advance its AI-driven model for delivering hyperlocal news to rural communities. →
Seven McPherson High School seniors signed letters of intent to compete in collegiate sports, including football, soccer, cross country, and dance, at various institutions including McPherson College and the University of South Dakota. →
McPherson High School's girls basketball team secured a dominant 66-28 victory over Wichita Collegiate, fueled by 10 three-pointers and 15 points from Maryn Sandbo. →
The McPherson High School boys' basketball team was defeated in a matchup against the top-ranked Wichita Collegiate squad. →
Expect a beautiful, clear day in McPherson with a high of 55 and light west winds, dropping to a chilly 39 tonight.

Energy Siting: Kansas bill would let state regulators override local governments on approving wind/solar projects, stripping rural communities of veto power over energy facilities.
Immigration Enforcement: Kansas House passed bill 86-36 barring undocumented immigrants from public benefits and requiring agencies to verify legal status, despite Democratic concerns about constitutionality.
University Budget Cuts: Kansas House committee slashed university funding and withheld $12M until schools prove they've removed DEI and critical race theory content from required courses.
Homelessness Crisis: Kansas City approved $1M toward a $10M initiative to house 600 people amid a 170% homelessness surge that's given the city the nation's highest unsheltered rate.
Bird Flu Threat: Sedgwick County Zoo heightened biosecurity after finding a wild bird with suspected avian flu, a highly contagious disease fatal to birds and some mammals.

Senate immigration talks collapse before beginning, with Democrats demanding enforcement restrictions and Republicans refusing, risking DHS shutdown after Feb. 13 deadline.
Latino support for Trump eroding in Pennsylvania swing district as deportation fears hurt businesses; national Hispanic approval drops to 41% amid midterm concerns.
U.S. bans Chinese software from connected vehicles, forcing automakers to conduct urgent supply chain audits to remove cameras, microphones, and GPS tracking technology.
Anthropic's AI tools trigger selloff in corporate software giants like Salesforce and Adobe after releasing Claude platform capable of performing legal, financial, and coding functions.
U.S. and Iran hold first talks since June war in Oman amid Trump threats and naval buildup, while regime faces new wave of protests after mass killings of demonstrators.
Russian intelligence general shot multiple times at Moscow apartment; Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev in critical condition as Putin monitors investigation.
Winter Olympics open in Italy with ceremony Friday as early competitions in curling, hockey, and figure skating already underway in Milan Cortina.

He shanked the first shot into a nearby crater.