McPherson daily brief_dev
Kansas and US news for busy people - Jan 28, 2026 edition
McPherson
- Residents provided positive feedback on city crews reaching every street under a newly adopted snow removal policy, prompting the purchase of 100 tons of additional road salt. →
- McPherson County has extended a temporary ban on new battery and hydrogen energy systems as officials work to develop local regulations. →
- McPherson Public Schools will hold community 'Come and Go' sessions on Feb. 3 and 5 to educate voters on the upcoming March 3 bond election. →
- Annual service calls rose to 1,767 in 2025, a significant increase attributed to a new requirement for the department to respond to all medical emergencies regardless of severity. →
- The McPherson Bullpups dominated El Dorado in a 74-49 victory at the Roundhouse, led by freshman Eli Reasoner's 25 points and Jett Pyle's 22 points. →
- The McPherson High School boys swim team finished sixth at Buhler, highlighted by third-place finishes in the 200 Medley and 400 Freestyle relays and standout individual performances from Cooper Bohme and Beckett Schuckman. →
- Four members of the MAC Wrestling Club competed at the Augusta Open & Novice Tournament, with Airalia Hulvey and Eli Brown both securing second-place finishes in their divisions. →
- Expect a cold but bright day with mostly clear skies, a high of 37 degrees, and light southwest winds.
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🌾Kansas
- Anti-abortion group rallied at Kansas Capitol demanding total abortion ban while Satanic Grotto staged counterprotest, alleging the state allows Christian protesters to display graphic images but restricts their expression.
- Kansas Senate unanimously passed a bill strengthening human trafficking penalties, raising fines for buying sex, and creating new felonies for pointing lasers at aircraft or police officers.
- NTSB concluded a Wichita-to-DC flight crash was preventable, caused by FAA's systemic failures to separate helicopters and planes in DC airspace. The board issued over three dozen safety recommendations primarily targeting the FAA.
- Rep. Paul Waggoner-R (Hutchinson) introduced a bill proposing criminal penalties for school employees who advocate for bond issues using taxpayer resources.
- Arctic air will drop Kansas temperatures into the teens this weekend with wind chills reaching 10-15 below zero.
Greg Loving
🇺🇸 US
• White House seeks Minnesota immigration deal: Border czar Tom Homan met with Democratic leaders requesting jail-to-federal-custody transfers in exchange for fewer federal agents, but no agreement reached despite removing polarizing Border Patrol commander.
• Amazon cutting 16,000 corporate jobs: Tech giant eliminating positions amid AI push and economic uncertainty, despite GDP growth of 5-6%—part of broader trend as companies like Pinterest also downsize.
• Municipal bonds hit $500B record: State and local governments increased borrowing 57% over two years to finance infrastructure like airports and roads, creating a $4 trillion market that spreads costs over time without upfront taxpayer dollars.
• Cultural divide stalling AI adoption: NYT columnist notes San Francisco workers use AI extensively while most companies still restrict basic tools like Copilot, creating a gap driven by workplace culture rather than technical limitations.
• Ukraine war nearing 2M casualties: Russian and Ukrainian forces have lost nearly 2 million killed or wounded over four years, with Russia advancing just 50-230 feet daily while occupying 20% of Ukraine.
Greg Loving
Weather
January 28 1986: The space shuttle Challenger explodes after liftoff
