Fed Watch: Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid said inflation is still “too hot” to assume recent energy shocks are temporary, warning the Fed may need to get more restrictive if oil-driven price pressure persists. Markets & Tech: Wall Street extended its record run as Dell lifted forecasts, while investors kept an eye on potential U.S.-Iran developments that could affect inflation. Cattle Risk Management: Kansas State University experts highlighted how producers can use basis understanding and Livestock Risk Protection to protect profitability amid volatile cattle prices. Agriculture Legal Help: Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services (KAMS) is offering free, confidential help for USDA-related disputes, credit issues, appeals, and rural water problems via a toll-free hotline. Local Economy & Growth: Osawatomie moved forward with Project Catalyst, a 500+ megawatt data center campus, touting major tax and revenue upside while residents push back. Rural Health Funding: KDHE announced nearly $80M in grants to strengthen rural health care access across Kansas. Education/Property Dispute: A developer amended a lawsuit alleging Olathe Public Schools misused eminent domain, after the district terminated one contract and signed a new one tied to the same developer. Business Community: First Kansas Bank named Megan Martinez an Assistant VP and consumer/residential loan officer. Kansas STEM Win: Four Kansas teams placed among top performers at the 2026 World KidWind Challenge. Water Update: KDHE rescinded a boil water advisory for Coal Hollow Water Company after lab samples showed no bacterial contamination.