AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Safety & Preparedness: The American Red Cross of Greater Kansas is urging Kansans to use National Preparedness Month to get ready for disasters with low-cost steps like its free emergency app and household planning. Water & Utilities: KDHE rescinded a boil water advisory for part of Great Bend’s water system after a pressure-loss waterline break, saying lab tests found no bacterial contamination. Local Fire Response: Franklin County investigators are probing a rural house fire that killed an adult and sent an adult and infant to KU Medical Center with burns. Community & Culture: Great Bend’s chamber is marking Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) and highlighting how Hispanic residents and Hispanic-owned businesses support downtown commerce and jobs. Agriculture: K-State Research and Extension released the 2026 Kansas Wheat Variety Guide, updating disease and insect ratings and adding new variety profiles for growers planning fall planting. Beef Industry Training: K-State set a Sept. 24 Beef Stocker Field Day in Manhattan with sessions on cattle health, nutrition, and penning tactics for the stocker segment. Workforce & Education: Ellis County commissioners approved a regional firefighter training facility in Ellis County, aiming to boost training capacity as volunteer departments face fewer people and more calls.
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