Kansas Business & Courts: A Hays contractor, Timberline Construction, is suing three people for defamation after claims tied it to a defunct remodeling firm found liable in a Kansas AG fraud case, spotlighting how local construction disputes can quickly turn into high-stakes legal fights. Rural Health Tech: Southwest Minnesota EMS is rolling out ambulance telemedicine using $9.9 million in federal funding, giving rural responders real-time access to doctors and medics. Small-Business Relief: The SBA is offering low-interest disaster loans for drought-related losses affecting Kansas counties including Cheyenne, Decatur, Norton and Rawlins, plus parts of neighboring states. Food Assistance Impact: A new report says nearly 22,000 Kansans have lost SNAP benefits since major cuts took effect, with children among the hardest hit. Local Development & Traffic: Topeka police say they’ll monitor local streets during the upcoming full I-70 closure for the Polk-Quincy Viaduct project, while downtown businesses brace for diverted traffic. Housing/Business Changes: Kansas City’s Midtown Costco is seeking approval to convert into a Costco Business Center, which would remove items like the pharmacy and food court. Community & Events: Shawnee County Parks and Rec kicks off summer with Doggie Date Night and Garden Grooves, with sponsorship support from The Trust Company of Kansas.