AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Data Center Backlash: Missouri’s fight over data centers is getting louder, with residents in places like Nodaway County pushing for local limits and safeguards over water, noise, and property impacts—while Google says it’s ready to spell out community investments tied to its rural “Project Spade” plan. Local Governance: Jefferson City’s April food-service inspections show the routine grind of compliance, from restroom hot-water issues to cooler and utensil problems. Public Safety & Services: Columbia Fire Department will wait about three years for a new aerial ladder truck after reliability issues with its current rig. Community Health: A St. Louis buyout effort is helping keep the state’s only Black-owned pharmacy, GreaterHealth, serving a “pharmacy desert.” Weather & Recovery: Fifteen years after the Joplin tornado, the long tail of rebuilding and loss is still visible. Sports & Culture: Shirtless Cardinals fans filled an empty section during a walk-off win, and UFO probes are expanding to defense contractors and labs.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.