AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedical Access & Equity: Kansans facing “stupidly expensive” medical supplies are turning to loan closets, including Wichita’s Medical Loan Closet, which helps families with items like feeding-tube supplies and formula. Public Health & Safety: KDHE lifted the boil water advisory for Derby after water tests showed no contamination, following a Wichita-area power outage. Education & Health Outcomes: Lawrence school district reports its 4-year graduation rate rose to 88.7% in 2025, but gaps persist—especially for English language learners. Community Health Support: Heartland United Way’s annual food drive topped nearly 13,700 pounds, with local pantries and backpack programs saying everyday needs are rising. Animal Welfare: A beagle named Bagel is set for a cross-country adoption trip, with the shelter using the story to kick off a new facility fundraising push. Local Tragedies: Police investigated a Topeka double homicide and a rural Franklin County house fire that killed an adult woman while an adult man and infant were burned. Health Watch: Kansas officials warned about increased encounters with potentially rabid animals, including bats and skunks.
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