Oil Spill Accountability: Keystone Pipeline owners agreed to pay Kansas over $70 million total in a consent decree tied to a 2022 Mill Creek spill, including $40 million for pipeline work, $3 million for Kansas remediation, and a $26.8M civil penalty; the decree is open for public comment. Energy Leasing Watch: The BLM opened a 30-day comment period for a November 2026 federal oil and gas lease sale covering 30 parcels across New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, with comments due Aug. 17. Water Planning: Gov. Laura Kelly announced seven Kansas consult meetings in late July and August to gather public input on water conservation, water quality, and funding for infrastructure and regional planning. Foodborne Illness Update: Shawnee County reported an uptick in confirmed cyclosporiasis cases as KDHE and CDC investigate; officials note a multistate outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell locations in several states. Local Land-Use Fight: Emporia Neighbors United is awaiting a decision on a revised petition that would ban hyperscale data centers and certain battery energy storage systems in city limits, while also launching a Lyon County petition effort. Wildlife & Gardens: K-State Extension shared tips to protect sweet corn from raccoons, including installing electric fencing before corn ripens.