Landfill Odor Watch: Cherokee County Health Department is monitoring smells from the Galena landfill after residents reported a rotten-egg odor (linked to hydrogen sulfide) and a smoky, later “burning asphalt and rubber” smell; KDHE and EPA did one day of air checks that found very low chemical levels, and the county says monitoring data will be public while officials consider expanding tests. Energy & Water Infrastructure: De Soto completed a $40 million wastewater plant expansion, doubling capacity to 2.6 MGD and adding upgrades to meet tighter nitrogen and phosphorus limits tied to new industrial growth. Power Plant Update: Sunflower Electric Power outlined plans to replace the aging Clifton 1 unit with three efficient natural-gas turbines, aiming to improve reliability while keeping water use about the same. Agriculture & Policy: Kansas Wheat hosted USDA leadership to discuss drought, staffing, and modernization of Farm Service Agency programs, including “One Farmer One File” to streamline producer paperwork. Legal Climate/Investing: A federal judge temporarily blocked Kansas’ Proxy Advisor Transparency Act, pausing enforcement of the law targeting ESG/DEI investing practices. Toxic Algae Reminder: Kansas issued health advisories for 12 lakes due to toxic blue-green algae risk.