Kansas Wheat & drought watch: Harvest is uneven across southwest Kansas, with some fields near 20–25 bushels per acre after drought stress, while others are beating expectations; producers are also racing weeds after recent rain and tracking the New World screwworm threat. Public safety & courts: Riley County police are investigating a gift-card fraud tied to an online job application scam, with an estimated $1,153 loss; in Saline County, an inmate escaped after removing an electronic monitoring device, and authorities are asking the public to call 911 if they spot him. Health & utilities: KDHE rescinded a “Do Not Drink” order for a Thomas County water system after lab results showed no bacteria, but nitrate concerns remain—infants should not be given tap water. Infrastructure: Gov. Laura Kelly announced 18 Kansas communities will receive more than $13.7 million for airport and energy grid resilience projects. Agriculture biosecurity: K-State and state officials urge vigilance after a New World screwworm case was confirmed in Texas, even as Kansas remains at low risk. Local law enforcement: Shawnee County issued a Silver Alert for a Topeka woman with dementia, then reported she was found and released to family.