AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTopeka & Shawnee County Data Centers: A local group, Protect Kansas, held a townhall after residents said an open house by Compass Datacenters didn’t provide enough answers about a proposed Shawnee County data center, with about 100 people attending. Community Safety & Courts: A Wichita man, John Hicks, was sentenced to 84 months after police found meth and illegal firearms during a traffic stop and search tied to a felony warrant. Public Health & Food Recalls: Kansas continues to track a growing salmonella-linked jalapeño recall tied to Taylor Farms products, with the wider outbreak affecting multiple states and retailers. Extreme Heat Help: Wichita opened free cooling centers and added Wichita Transit vouchers so riders can get to safer locations during dangerous temperatures. Local Crime & Investigations: Police in Lawrence said a heavy response to a reported basement break-in was later determined to be a hoax. Weather & Travel: KDOT plans resurfacing on U.S. 24 in Stockton next week, with lane reductions and sidewalk ramp work. Sports: KU soccer and volleyball coverage continues as Kansas teams push into the new season.
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