AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAviation & Infrastructure: Johnson County’s New Century AirCenter is set for major runway work after receiving $13.4 million in federal Airport Infrastructure Program funds, with construction expected to start in 2027. Public Health & Utilities: Wichita issued a citywide boil water advisory for about 500,000 customers after a power outage knocked out its main water treatment plant and Hess pump station, while KDHE also rescinded a Great Bend-area advisory after testing showed no bacterial contamination. Local Business Resilience: Patterson Healthcare Pharmacy in Abilene marked its return after a fire forced a temporary move, highlighting how quickly customers rallied to keep prescriptions flowing. Agriculture & Food Systems: K-State Research and Extension released the Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2026, updating disease and insect resistance profiles for growers planning fall planting. Beef Industry: K-State set a Sept. 24 Beef Stocker Field Day in Manhattan with producer-focused sessions on nutrition, mineral strategy, and impacts from Theileria. Cybersecurity: CISA urged organizations to use “cyber decoys” like honeytokens and fake credentials to detect and divert attackers. Community & Culture: Great Bend’s chamber is spotlighting Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) and the role Hispanic-owned businesses play in downtown vitality.
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