AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoKeystone Pipeline Settlement: The EPA, DOJ and Kansas announced a $70 million settlement with Keystone operator South Bow over the 2022 rupture that spilled about 543,000 gallons of oil into Mill Creek, including a civil penalty of more than $26 million, cleanup/prevention work estimated at about $40 million, and over $3 million for Kansas restoration projects. Local Business Ownership: Spangles Restaurants, a Kansas burger and breakfast chain with 26 locations, was acquired by the Hamideh family, ending nearly 50 years under founders Craig and Dale Steven; the company says operations and menus won’t change. Community & Youth Innovation: Barton County will host a free Make48 Summer Pilot (July 20-23) at Barton Community College, bringing rural middle- and high-school students together to build prototypes and pitch ideas. Mental Health Capacity: Sen. Roger Marshall toured High Plains Mental Health’s new Crisis Intervention Center in Hays, which opened two months ago and has served 55 patients with an average stay of about three days. Sports & Local Economy: Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone is set for the MLB Home Run Derby, and the event continues to draw major attention to the region’s sports calendar. Higher Ed + Tech Finance: KU Athletics announced a multi-year partnership with Ripple, featuring an XRP jersey patch and funding for student-athlete and campus financial education.
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