AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrinking Water Safety: KDHE rescinded a “Do Not Drink” order for the Qwik Fuel, LLC public water supply in Thomas County after lab results found no bacteriological contamination and disinfection equipment issues were fixed, but the agency is still warning residents not to boil due to persistently elevated nitrates (boiling can concentrate nitrates). Local Land-Use Fight: A proposed $1 billion data center plan in Osawatomie is drawing heavy pushback as the footprint reportedly expanded to 283 acres, raising concerns about land use and utilities despite promised local economic benefits. Soil Health & Profits: Kansas State University research suggests farms with higher soil health scores tend to be more profitable, but the “right” practices depend on local conditions and how well they fit each operation. Invasive-Weed Prevention: K-State extension highlights lawn care steps that can reduce invasive weeds, including mowing at proper height and watering deeply but less often. Wildlife Education: The Sternberg Museum of Natural History in Hays is hosting “Under the Canopy,” a rainforest-themed exhibit featuring live animals and habitat-loss context. Weather Watch: East-central Kansas faces a hot, humid Wednesday with a cold front that could bring severe storms, including damaging winds, large hail, and a brief tornado risk.
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