Workforce & Manufacturing: The Trump administration is set to launch “Foundry School” on Sept. 3, a national training push aimed at filling an estimated 3.8 million skilled manufacturing jobs by 2033, with a curriculum built through a Stanford partnership and focused on semiconductors, defense, and energy. Road Safety: Kansas Highway Patrol is stepping up enforcement for Labor Day, urging buckle-up habits, sober driving, and route checks via kandrive.org. Construction & Commuting: K-15 bridge work in Dickinson County is delayed again after unexpected geology, extending the closure through summer 2027 and keeping motorists on a K-18/U.S. 77/K-82 detour. Public Safety Ops: Cherokee County saw three impaired-driving arrests during a Kansas Highway Patrol checkpoint and roving patrol. Community Services: An Olathe nonprofit, Community Threads, opened a boutique-style clothing assistance space designed to offer dignity and a “shopping” experience with volunteer personal shoppers. Agriculture & Research: KU, K-State, and partners are involved in an NSF-funded, drought-tolerance research effort for rice and wheat using mycorrhizal inoculants. Local Economy & Events: Hays’ Wild West Festival committee voted to dissolve the nonprofit ending the long-running Fourth of July tradition after rising costs and volunteer strain.