AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGroundwater Mapping: Southwest Kansas is getting a low-flying helicopter survey of the Ogallala aquifer, with equipment hanging about 100 feet below the aircraft to map groundwater conditions to roughly 1,600 feet deep—flights run late May through late July and won’t occur over homes or certain operations. Algae Alerts: KDHE extended a blue-green algae warning for Emporia’s King Lake and added a watch for Eureka Lake, urging people to avoid contact and keep pets and livestock away. Public Health/Water: A boil water advisory remains in effect for Thayer and Coal Hollow in Neosho County after a pressure loss raised contamination risk. State Watch: Kansas paid nearly $3.2 million for an early childhood data system update, then terminated the contract after performance problems. Wildlife Incident: A driver struck a bear in Allen County early Friday; the injured bear was euthanized. Agriculture: Kansas wheat is still bracing for its worst production since 1972 amid drought and rising costs.
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