Kansas City Economic Development: Mayor Quinton Lucas named Councilwoman Andrea Bough interim President and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, replacing Tracey Lewis as the EDCKC TIF commission weighs the public contribution tied to the $1.9B Royals stadium plan. Federal Reserve Fight: A lawyer for Fed Gov. Lisa Cook told the White House there’s “no legally cognizable cause” to remove her, rebutting Trump-linked mortgage fraud claims and escalating pressure on central bank independence. Meta Settlement: Kansas will receive $134M from Meta as part of a massive state consumer protection settlement over alleged harms to children, with required platform safety changes including time limits and parental controls. Sedgwick County Budget: Commissioners approved a $624M budget that lowers the mill levy again, boosts EMS and the appraiser’s office, and shifts $2M to Intrust Bank Arena upgrades using casino gaming revenue and investment income. Sports & Business: The Chiefs acquired OL Josh Ezeudu from the Giants for a 2028 seventh-round pick, while K-State’s $125M Western Star Global Center for Grain and Food is set to open Sept. 18. Workforce Grants: Kansas announced Rural Apprenticeship Innovation grants to expand registered apprenticeships in rural communities. Cybersecurity: FBI scrutiny expanded after a Kansas water-utility tech supplier breach in Olathe. Gas Prices: Local reports show regular gas as low as $3.31 in Saline County for the week ending Aug. 15.