AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoKansas Supreme Court: The court revived a lawsuit against the City of Topeka over a pothole crash, saying the public-duty doctrine may not apply once a street is opened for public use and that key facts—like what the city knew—should go to a jury. Topeka homicide probe: Topeka Police are investigating a double homicide in the NOTO Arts District and say a person of interest has been located; victims’ names weren’t released. Rural health funding: HHS awarded nearly $25 million to 132 rural hospitals across 13 states, including 11 Kansas facilities such as KU Health System Great Bend, to help keep emergency and inpatient services running. Health coverage: The Kansas Health Institute reports Kansas’ uninsured rate for children rose in 2024, with more than 51,000 uninsured kids statewide, even as the overall uninsured rate stayed about the same. Public safety: Kansas Highway Patrol reported a fatal crash on U.S. 75 near Topeka involving a pedestrian who died after a chain-reaction incident. Agriculture: K-State Research and Extension released the 2026 Kansas Wheat Variety Guide, highlighting disease and insect resistance ratings for fall planting decisions. Border War sports: KU hosts No. 23 Missouri Friday in a renewed rivalry, with Kansas announcing the game is a sellout.
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