AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Health: KDHE issued a boil water advisory for the City of Goff in Nemaha County after the integrity of a water storage tank was compromised, with residents told to boil water for one minute before drinking or cooking and to follow KDHE’s cleanup and disinfection steps until the risk is resolved. Invasive Species & Livestock Health: Kansas agriculture officials are stepping up outreach after New World screwworm was confirmed in Texas calves, warning ranchers and veterinarians that the parasite can destroy livestock herds and stressing it’s an animal health threat, not a food safety issue. Local Water & Growth Planning: Derby city leaders discussed staffing and infrastructure needs tied to growth, including a new water treatment facility expected to come online by 2027, with water demand and drought recovery driving the push. Data Centers & Water Use Concerns: Emporia residents and officials continue pressing questions about the Flint Hills Digital Campus, including power delivery, construction timing, and potential strain on local water capacity and the Neosho River. Wildlife in Kansas Backyards: A Wichita backyard caterpillar photo went viral after people mistook it for a snake; it was identified as an Eastern tiger swallowtail caterpillar, highlighting how native habitat supports wildlife even in suburban areas.
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