AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKansas City Crime: KCPD is investigating a homicide at 39th and Broadway where 36-year-old Eric White was found shot in a business parking lot; police are asking for tips and offer up to $25,000. Banking & Fraud: Craig Johnson, a former Community First Bank vice president and loan officer, pleaded guilty in federal court to a cattle-investment fraud scheme that involved loans totaling about $4.48 million and losses tied to risky securities trading. Healthcare Legal: Hall Render opened a St. Louis office and added healthcare attorneys Elizabeth Tucker and Brett Travers, expanding regulatory and operations support for long-term care providers. AI Policy: Top AI leaders are publicly backing a slowdown in AI development for safety reasons, while antitrust concerns loom over any coordinated pause. Agriculture Costs: Diesel prices are spiking again, hitting record levels and squeezing corn and soybean farmers’ harvest and hauling budgets. Local Tech Oversight: Parkville, Mo., suspended its Flock camera program as officials review transparency and data-access concerns amid broader regional backlash. Business Community: Columbia’s new openings include a wellness studio, a mobile hair tinsel bar, and a pet treat truck—signs of steady small-business momentum.
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