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More than half of rural bank CEOs say their local economies are in a recession.
The Rural Mainstreet Index measures conditions in agriculture- and energy-dependent rural areas.
Weak farm prices and high input costs are spilling over into rural business.
Rising diesel and fertilizer costs threaten farming profitability and output.
Farm Bridge Assistance has helped little in easing local pressures, according to bankers.
Trade disputes with China add challenges for U.S. soybean producers.
Analysts hope policy changes could reverse the downturn.
The Rural Mainstreet Index covers about 200 rural communities.
The surveyed states include Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and others in the region.
The index tracks conditions in rural economies tied to agriculture and energy.

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The 49ers drafted Kansas offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr. in the fifth round, citing strong athletic traits.
San Francisco valued Cruz's athleticism, noting he had the fastest 20-yard time and highest vertical among OL in the process.
49ers project Cruz as a fast, athletic tackle with possible guard flexibility, prioritizing mobility over immediate strength.
Lynch described Cruz as someone the team became very intrigued with during the draft process.
The 49ers see Cruz as a developmental piece who could contribute in the future due to his athletic profile.

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A Wyandotte County jury awarded nearly $8 million to the Nolte family in a case against KU Med and LivaNova.
Judges found KU Med responsible for 88 percent and LivaNova 12 percent of the fault.
The case centered on disinfection practices for heater-cooler units used during bypass surgery.
Nolte’s family argued the infection contributed to his death and decline after surgery.
LivaNova faced claims regarding whether it ensured hospital compliance with cleaning instructions.
The outbreak involved Mycobacterium chimaera infections linked to heater-cooler devices.
KU Med settled with Nolte’s family earlier in the litigation process.
The trial and verdict were influenced by testimony from family lawyers and medical experts.
The case highlights accountability for hospital equipment practices and patient safety.
Family attorney Lynn Johnson emphasized the veteran’s struggle and the outbreak’s impact.

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KU Medical Center receives $5 million to launch the Kansas Brain Health Assessment Network.
The network will operate from KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and start this July.
Program aims to bring dementia diagnostic tools to primary care across Kansas.
The funding supports rural Kansans by reducing wait times for specialist appointments.
Biomarker tests for Alzheimer’s enable detection without invasive procedures.
KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is a NIH-designated center involved in global collaborations.
The initiative targets improvements in dementia diagnosis and access across Kansas.
State funding may be annual depending on appropriation process.
The project aligns with broader brain health and dementia care goals in Kansas.
Funding announcement emphasizes accessibility for rural areas.
The program will leverage primary care networks to expand dementia care.

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Doocy’s Route 66 centennial road trip continues in Baxter Springs, Kansas, highlighting its 13-mile stretch.
Locals share personal connections to Route 66 as Doocy films at a Baxter Springs grill and pub.
Officials call Route 66 a symbol of America’s main street and a draw for travelers heading westward.
The trip includes a ribbon-cutting for a new park welcoming Route 66 travelers.
Doocy’s journey spans Tulsa, Baxter Springs, and will conclude in Springfield as part of a broader centennial tour.
The Route 66 centennial celebration aims to connect communities with the road’s history and pride.
Doocy’s coverage underscores Kansas’ unique place in the Mother Road’s legacy.
The piece notes the route's role in shaping small-town life and regional identity.
The itinerary includes Tulsa’s Outsiders House Museum and a Baxter Springs visit during the centennial year.
Doocy’s Route 66 coverage aims to spotlight community pride and the road’s enduring appeal.

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