AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation Safety: A skydiving plane crash shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport killed 12 people (pilot plus 11 skydivers). Federal investigators (FAA and NTSB) are probing a likely engine/power issue as families wait for answers. Agriculture & Biosecurity: Kansas officials are urging vigilance after New World screwworm was confirmed in a Texas calf, with K-State and vets stressing wound protection and pet prevention steps as the pest could spread. Road & Infrastructure: KDOT is moving ahead with major work across the state—an Osage County K-68 mill-and-overlay, a Rush County K-4 culvert extension, and a completed bridge repair near Kanopolis Lake—each bringing lane restrictions and short-term delays. Local Community & STEM: United Way of Central Kansas awarded $2,600 to five Barton County nonprofits, including an engineering and innovation lab for students. Public Health & Fitness: HaysMed’s Center for Health Improvement is partnering on a $1.1M Lifelong Vitality outdoor project aimed at free, ADA-accessible wellness for all ages. Weed Control: K-State and partners are set for a western Kansas field day focused on practical weed management, herbicide resistance, and new tools.
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