AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Water & Parks Funding: Great Bend City Council will hold a STAR Bond public hearing and consider a $2M Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to help rebuild the Wetlands Waterpark, plus related airport/expo and 10th Street redevelopment planning. Heat & Drought Outlook: A new report warns a “mini-Dust Bowl” could form in the Plains if strong El Niño brings unusually dry conditions after long drought. Rain Watch for Central Kansas: Salina and Saline County are trending wetter this year after several dry years, with “Super El Niño” cited as a driver of expected above-average precipitation. Agriculture & Animal Health: The screwworm parasite—declared eradicated in the U.S. in 1966—is returning as warmer conditions expand its range, with new cases reported in Texas and New Mexico. Community Safety & Waterways: A Topeka man was arrested after intentionally driving into the Kansas River, highlighting ongoing risks around summer recreation and river access.
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