AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRural Health Funding: HHS selected 11 Kansas hospitals, including KU Health System’s Great Bend campus, for nearly $25M in federal support aimed at keeping rural emergency and inpatient care running. Economic Development & Tourism: Kansas Commerce’s BARN grant helped a Barton County couple restore a 1900 limestone barn, turning it into an events space. Workforce & Business Leadership: Salina’s chamber named Christina Hayes as its next President/CEO, starting Oct. 1, 2026. Agriculture: K-State released its 2026 Kansas Wheat Variety Guide, highlighting new and updated variety profiles and disease/insect resistance ratings. Manufacturing Growth: Elanco completed a $120M expansion of its Kansas biologics plant in Elwood, boosting monoclonal antibody capacity and planning more investment through 2028. Local Public Safety: Topeka police are investigating a double homicide in the NOTO Arts District and are seeking a person of interest. Community & Education: Hays USD 489 voted to close the Rockwell Administration Center and move offices to the former Wilson Elementary building. Legal/Policy Watch: Kansas Supreme Court reversed a pothole injury case, clarifying when cities can be liable for unsafe streets.
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