AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Safety & Health: KDHE rescinded a boil water advisory for part of Great Bend’s water system after testing found no bacteriological contamination following a waterline break. Community & Culture: Great Bend’s chamber is marking Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) with a “Together, We Are More” theme, highlighting Hispanic residents and Hispanic-owned businesses as key drivers of downtown vitality. Agriculture: K-State Research and Extension released the Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2026, urging growers to weigh yield alongside disease and insect resistance when choosing fall varieties. Beef Industry: K-State will host the 27th annual Beef Stocker Field Day Sept. 24 in Manhattan, with sessions on cattle health, corn silage, mineral nutrition, and stocker performance strategies. Road & Worksite Risks: A semi rear-ended a gooseneck camper trailer near Columbus, injuring a 61-year-old; separately, a crossover crash on I-70 in Geary County sent a semitrailer driver to the hospital with suspected minor injuries. Local Crime: Topeka police identified victims in a double homicide in the NOTO Arts District and booked a suspect on first-degree murder charges. Disaster Preparedness: The American Red Cross of Greater Kansas urged residents to use National Preparedness Month to get ready for emergencies with free tools like its emergency app.
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