AGP Executive Report

Local Crime & Courts: Riley County police say a 47-year-old woman lost about $1,153 after scammers used info from an online job application on Facebook to open accounts and trick her with gift cards. Public Safety: Saline County authorities are searching for escaped inmate Phoenix Ryan Leonard after he removed an electronic monitoring device and vanished from a treatment center; Shawnee County also issued a Silver Alert for missing 81-year-old Ann Selders, who has dementia and Alzheimer’s. Health & Utilities: KDHE rescinded a “Do Not Drink” order for Qwik Fuel’s Thomas County water system, but nitrate levels remain high, so infants under six months are still told not to drink tap water. Infrastructure: Gov. Laura Kelly announced 18 Kansas communities received more than $13.7 million for airport and energy grid resilience projects. Agriculture: Kansas wheat harvest is uneven after storms and drought swings, while producers are watching the New World screwworm threat and federal farm policy. Weather: Forecasters warn of scattered storms Tuesday and a higher-severity severe weather setup Wednesday into Wednesday night across southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri.

Kansas Education & Tech: A new push to limit student screen time in Kansas is gaining traction as state leaders weigh how artificial intelligence and digital devices are affecting classrooms. Public Health: KDHE rescinded a “do not drink” order for Qwik Fuel’s Thomas County water system, but nitrate concerns remain, with officials still warning families not to boil water for infants. Agriculture & Weather: Kansas wheat harvest is uneven after storms and humidity stalled combines in parts of the state, while producers also track the growing threat of New World screwworm. Livestock Health: Kansas officials say the U.S. screwworm detection in Texas is serious but the state remains at low risk and is prepared. Local Safety: Riley County investigators are looking into an alleged online job-application fraud scheme involving gift cards, while law enforcement also reported a fatal crash in Shawnee County and an escaped inmate search in Saline County. Infrastructure: Gov. Laura Kelly announced $13.7M in federal and state funding for airport and energy grid resilience projects across 18 Kansas communities.

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.

Severe Weather & Flooding: Dickinson County commissioners approved a disaster declaration after back-to-back storms brought damaging winds, tornado touchdowns, and major flooding concerns, with officials urging residents to use multiple alert methods beyond outdoor sirens. Water Safety: KDHE rescinded a “Do Not Drink” order for a Thomas County public water system tied to Qwik Fuel, but nitrate levels remain high, so infants should not be given tap water and customers are still told not to boil. Kansas Agriculture: Kansas wheat harvest is uneven after storms and lingering drought impacts, while producers also watch the spread risk from the newly confirmed New World screwworm case in Texas. Public Safety: Authorities are searching for an escaped Saline County inmate after he removed an electronic monitoring device; separately, a Riley County fraud case involved scammers using Facebook job-application info and gift cards. Local Infrastructure & Community: Gov. Laura Kelly announced $13.7M in federal and state funding for airport and energy grid resilience projects across 18 Kansas communities. Sports: KU football recruiting saw a quick shakeup as cornerback Nazir Pitchford decommitted a week after pledging.

Severe Weather & Power: Storms battered Kansas and the wider region, knocking out power for thousands and prompting tornado watches and warnings, with crews working to restore service. Public Safety & Health: KDHE rescinded a “do not drink” order for a Thomas County water system after bacteriological risks were resolved, but nitrate precautions remain in place for infants. Agriculture: Kansas wheat harvest is uneven after variable rainfall, while officials urge vigilance after a New World screwworm detection in Texas. State Infrastructure: Gov. Laura Kelly announced $13.7M in federal and state funding for airport and energy grid resilience projects across 18 communities. Courts & Crime: Kansas AG Kris Kobach urged Gov. Laura Kelly to deny clemency for death row inmates, while local law enforcement reported multiple arrests and investigations, including an escaped inmate search in Saline County. Community Notes: United Way of Central Kansas awarded $2,600 to five Barton County nonprofits, and KDOT begins a K-4 culvert extension project in Rush County with short delays.

Kansas Public Safety: KDHE rescinded a “Do Not Drink” order for the Qwik Fuel, LLC water system in Thomas County, but nitrate levels remain high, so infants should still not be given tap water. Criminal Justice: Riley County police are investigating alleged fraud tied to online job applications and gift cards, with an estimated $1,153 loss. Missing Persons: Shawnee County asked the KBI to issue a statewide Silver Alert for Topeka’s Ann Selders, 81, who has dementia and Alzheimer’s. Corrections: Saline County authorities are searching for escaped inmate Phoenix Ryan Leonard after he removed an electronic monitoring device at a treatment facility. Agriculture & Health: Kansas officials are urging vigilance after a New World screwworm case was confirmed in Texas, even as Kansas remains at low risk. Infrastructure: Gov. Laura Kelly announced $13.7 million in federal and state funding for airport and energy grid resilience projects across 18 Kansas communities. Local Crime: Johnson County police say a “Good Catch” traffic stop led to an arrest after a driver refused to stop and had an outstanding warrant.

Public Safety: Saline County is searching for escaped inmate Phoenix Ryan Leonard after he removed an electronic monitoring device and fled a treatment center; his location is unknown. Health & Environment: KDHE rescinded a “do not drink” order for Qwik Fuel’s Thomas County water system after tests showed no bacteria, but it still warns residents not to boil water because nitrates remain elevated—especially for infants. Agriculture: Kansas wheat harvest is uneven after drought and scattered storms, with some fields down sharply while others beat expectations; producers are also watching for New World screwworm and federal farm policy developments. Crime & Courts: Riley County police are investigating a fraud scheme tied to online job applications and gift cards, with an estimated loss of $1,153; Sedgwick County also has a preliminary hearing set for Devin Bemis in the alleged child abuse death of his 5-month-old son. Infrastructure: Gov. Laura Kelly announced 18 Kansas communities secured more than $13.7 million for airport and energy grid resilience projects. Sports: Kansas Baseball coach Dan Fitzgerald was named Perfect Game College Coach of the Year after a historic season.

College Sports Policy: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz hosted a roundtable on the Protect College Sports Act, pushing for national rules on transfers, eligibility, tampering and NIL to curb what he calls “litigation-driven” chaos. Kansas Agriculture: Kansas officials are urging vigilance after New World screwworm was confirmed in a Texas calf, with K-State and state animal health leaders stressing monitoring for the larval stage and readiness plans. Public Health: KDHE rescinded a “do not drink” order for Qwik Fuel’s Thomas County water system, but nitrate levels remain high, so infants are still warned not to use tap water. Infrastructure & Roads: Gov. Laura Kelly announced $13.7M in airport and energy grid resilience grants for 18 Kansas communities, while KDOT starts a K-4 culvert extension in Rush County next week with lane reductions and delays up to 15 minutes. Local Safety: Authorities are searching for an escaped Saline County inmate after he removed an electronic monitor; and Shawnee County issued a Silver Alert for a missing Topeka woman with dementia.

Tuition Equity Fight: A federal court order in Nebraska shows how the legal fight over “tuition equity” for undocumented students is still wide open, with the U.S. government arguing states can’t offer in-state tuition benefits based on residence. Local Public Safety: Shawnee County issued a Silver Alert for missing 81-year-old Ann Selders, last seen in Ellsworth County, and Lyon County investigators are probing a fatal crash in rural Lyon County. Drugs & Arrests: Multiple Kansas traffic-stop cases led to meth and other drug charges, including a Montgomery County stop where deputies found more than two pounds of suspected crystal meth. Rural Health & Community: Kansas leads the nation with 28 rural hospitals at immediate risk of closing, while United Way of Central Kansas awarded $2,600 in grants to five Barton County nonprofits. Weather & Roads: Severe storms and tornado reports hit the Midwest, and KDOT is starting culvert work on K-4 in Rush County with short delays.

Big 12 Basketball: The conference released the 2026-27 men’s and women’s scheduling matrix, setting up a slate of heavyweight matchups for Kansas fans. Kansas Sports: Kansas Baseball coach Dan Fitzgerald was named the 2026 Perfect Game College Coach of the Year after a historic season that included Big 12 titles and a Lawrence regional/super regional. Public Safety: Shawnee County is asking for help locating 81-year-old Ann Selders, last seen June 10 near Ellsworth County; she has dementia and Alzheimer’s. Drugs & Crime: Multiple Kansas-area traffic stops led to arrests and drug charges, including a Montgomery County case involving more than two pounds of crystal meth. Health & Community: United Way of Central Kansas awarded $2,600 in May Impact Grants to five Barton County nonprofits supporting youth, family stability, and safer play spaces. Road Work: KDOT will start a culvert extension on K-4 in Rush County the week of June 15, with daylight delays up to 15 minutes. Agriculture: Kansas Wheat Harvest reports say storms and humidity are still delaying combines in parts of central and eastern Kansas.

Missing Person Alert: Shawnee County asked for a statewide Silver Alert for 81-year-old Ann Selders of Topeka, last seen June 10 near Ellsworth County; she has dementia/Alzheimer’s and was believed to be driving a red 2016 Toyota RAV4 (tag 0848AHE). Local Crime: Montgomery County deputies arrested James Sims and Sherry Hester after a K-9 sniff led to more than two pounds of suspected crystal meth found in their vehicle. Another Drug Case: Jackson County authorities arrested Michael Moore, 59, after a traffic stop led to meth, THC and drug paraphernalia charges. Road Work: KDOT will extend a culvert on K-4 in Rush County near Bison starting the week of June 15, with daylight lane-width limits and delays up to 15 minutes. Weather & Harvest: Kansas Wheat reported Day 2 of harvest is slowed by storms and humidity, with some areas seeing below-average yields and combines parked while producers wait out more rain. Capital Punishment: Kansas AG Kris Kobach urged Gov. Laura Kelly to deny clemency requests from death-row inmates. Sports (KU): Kansas Baseball coach Dan Fitzgerald was named Perfect Game College Coach of the Year after a historic 2026 season.

Transportation & Roads: KDOT will start a K-4 culvert extension near Bison in Rush County the week of June 15, with daylight flaggers/pilot car and up to 15-minute delays; the project is set to finish this fall. Agriculture & Weather: Kansas wheat harvest is stalled in parts of central and eastern Kansas after violent storms, with combines parked by rain and humidity; producers are waiting for warm, dry stretches to resume. Livestock Health: Kansas officials are urging vigilance after New World screwworm was confirmed in a Texas calf, saying the state’s risk is low but response plans are ready. Public Safety: “Operation Zero” begins June 6, stepping up enforcement on speeding, unrestrained driving, aggressive driving and impaired driving through summer. Politics & Policy: Sen. Jerry Moran is pushing for stronger Conservation Reserve Program flexibility so ranchers can hay and graze CRP during drought and reduce wildfire risk. Local Crime: Jackson County authorities arrested a Hoyt man after a traffic stop tied to meth, THC and paraphernalia allegations. Sports: Kansas Baseball coach Dan Fitzgerald was named Perfect Game College Coach of the Year after a historic 2026 run.

Severe Weather & Road Safety: Strong storms and dangerous heat are back across Kansas, with another hot, muggy day and a fresh severe risk later today into southeastern areas, plus reports of wind damage and power outages in northeast Kansas. Local Crime & Courts: In Shawnee County, police arrested a Wichita woman after a traffic stop tied to a stolen Lexus and drug distribution allegations; in Sedgwick County, prosecutors filed aggravated battery counts against former Wichita officer Jayce Bennett after an April crash. Public Safety & Health: Kansas officials are urging vigilance after a New World screwworm case was confirmed in Texas, while local law enforcement also investigated multiple drug-related stops and a fatal train-and-farm sprayer crash in Marshall County. Topeka Area Infrastructure: KDOT announced $5.9 million in spring 2026 Cost Share Program awards for nine projects statewide, and Topeka-area viaduct work is reshaping I-70 and nearby closures. Sports: Kansas baseball’s season ended with a 13-2 loss to Oklahoma in the Lawrence Super Regional.

College Sports Fallout: A Texas judge granted Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction to play this fall despite an NCAA gambling ineligibility ruling, setting off outrage across the Big 12 and beyond. Severe Weather & Safety: Storms in Kansas left at least one Shawnee County family without a roof, with residents reporting major damage and cleanup needs after high winds and heavy rain. Kansas Agriculture Watch: K-State and state officials are urging vigilance after New World screwworm was confirmed in a Texas calf, stressing monitoring for open wounds and the pest’s larval stage. Local Community Support: United Way of Kaw Valley is backing Parents as Teachers so early learning help stays free for Topeka-area families, with a Day of Giving set for June 10. Public Works/Planning: Topeka is revising I-70 and nearby road closures tied to viaduct removal, with updated detours affecting drivers through mid-to-late June. Business/Local Economy: A 10-megawatt data center has been operating in Pittsburg since January, boosting city revenue while some residents question future expansion.

Court & Public Safety: A Wichita man, Ishara Samson, was sentenced to 36 months in state prison plus 12 months in Sedgwick County jail after pleading guilty to battery and an offender registration violation tied to an attack on two women in downtown Wichita. Child Safety: Saline County investigators are looking into a case after hospital staff reported an 8-month-old baby may have been exposed to meth; 27-year-old Tiara Heitman was booked on charges including aggravated endangerment of a child and possession of drugs. Agriculture Watch: Kansas animal health officials are urging vigilance after a New World screwworm infestation was confirmed in a calf in Texas, stressing monitoring for wounds and the pest’s larval stage. Weather & Power: Severe storms hit northeast Kansas, leaving more than 65,000 Evergy customers without power early Tuesday, with restoration slowed by downed lines and hazardous conditions. Local Politics: A Kansas Supreme Court selection ballot measure is drawing attention ahead of an Aug. vote, shifting vacancies from a nominating commission to direct voter elections. Business & Community: Country Stampede Kansas is moving to Gilley’s in Park City for the 2027 edition, expanding capacity and amenities.

Severe Weather & Travel: A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska until 9 p.m. Monday, with Denver-area storms prompting a ground stop at Denver International Airport. Kansas Agriculture: Kansas officials say the state remains at low risk after a New World screwworm case was confirmed in a Texas calf, urging vigilance for open wounds and the pest’s larval stage. Topeka Infrastructure: Major Interstate 70 work is set to close the Topeka Boulevard to 8th Avenue stretch until early December, with revised detours starting Monday. Politics & Courts: Kansas Supreme Court selection could change under a ballot measure discussed in Great Bend, moving from a commission-and-governor process to direct voter elections. Sports (KU): Oklahoma swept Kansas in the Lawrence Super Regional, ending the Jayhawks’ season and sending OU to the College World Series. Public Safety: Kansas Highway Patrol and partners launch “Operation Zero” to crack down on speeding, impaired driving and unrestrained occupants through summer.