AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPress Freedom & Health: Marion, Kansas will pay $850,000 to settle a former reporter’s federal lawsuit over a 2023 raid on her newspaper’s offices, with the reporter saying the search triggered a return of serious seizure problems. Workforce & Care Access: Menorah Medical Center workers in Overland Park are protesting for higher pay and staffing, saying they’re caring for too many patients amid ongoing contract talks. Public Health Funding: Kansas announced $34.6M in grants for services for adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence, plus children’s advocacy and crisis support. Food Safety Watch: Kansas officials report cyclosporiasis cases near 750 statewide, including 100 in Sedgwick County, as health guidance continues. Rural Healthcare: HaysMed highlighted plans for a new PET/CT scanner funded by $2.4M to expand advanced cancer and cardiac imaging for western Kansans. Community Wellness Events: Alma’s Hot Alma Nights car show raises money for major medical expenses, while HEARTS’ mental health fashion show targets adolescent suicide prevention. Safety Alerts: Police and EMS responded to multiple serious incidents, including a drug-related case in Wichita involving an unresponsive 2-year-old and a fatal ATV crash in Wabaunsee County.
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