AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTick-bite surge: Kansas and the Midwest are seeing more ER visits tied to tick bites, with Kansas tracking higher tick-borne illness activity since 2020; health officials stress prevention—repellent, permethrin-treated clothing, staying out of brush, and checking pets and skin after time outdoors. El Niño watch: NOAA has officially declared El Niño conditions underway, with forecasts warning it could strengthen into a very strong event later in 2026–27—raising the odds of major weather swings that could affect summer plans across North America. World Cup heat and climate pressure: As the 2026 tournament begins, coverage highlights extreme-heat risks for players and fans, with climate impacts and El Niño cited as factors behind hotter conditions and storm disruptions. Kansas outdoors education: KU’s Native Medicinal Plant Garden is hosting a summer solstice tour on June 21, spotlighting native species and research plantings in an ADA-accessible setting. Local community health: HaysMed’s Lifelong Vitality Project is moving forward with a $1.1 million outdoor fitness and recreation build aimed at free, all-ages wellness access. Local safety and environment-adjacent: Law enforcement is investigating a body recovered from Perry Lake in Jefferson County; authorities reported no apparent foul play.
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