AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Health: KDHE says Kansas cyclosporiasis cases tied to the national outbreak and recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce have surged to 289 total cases in 2026 (up from 55 last week), with 12 hospitalized and about 145 pending classifications; officials are interviewing patients to find common exposures and urge people to ask for Cyclospora testing if symptoms hit. Air Quality: Canadian wildfire smoke pushed Kansas air into the moderate range July 21–22, with AQI readings like 67 in Topeka and 74 in Pittsburg, prompting KDHE/EPA-style advice to limit outdoor exertion for sensitive groups. Water Safety: A boil water advisory for Valley Falls was lifted after KDHE testing found no bacteriological contamination following a waterline break. Energy Costs: Kansas regulators approved Empire District Electric base-rate increases that will raise typical residential bills by about $28/month over two years. Food & Water Safety: Kansas also reported a blue-green algae situation at Clinton Lake (warning/updates noted in the week’s coverage).
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