Severe Weather: A tornado in Illinois killed two older residents and injured at least five, with the sheriff reporting the twister destroyed mobile homes in Mount Vernon—coming after another Kansas tornado fatality in Sedgwick County. Heat & Climate Risk: A “heat dome” pattern is building over Europe, and new research tied climate change to more frequent performance-impairing heat during major events. Kansas Health Funding: KDHE announced 2027 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction community grant recipients across multiple Kansas counties and partners, targeting tobacco, nutrition, and physical activity. Home Insurance Pressure: A new poll of Kansas and Midwestern homeowners finds 3 in 4 are worried about rising premiums, urging officials to hold polluters and insurers accountable. Local Governance: Wichita school board member Ngoc Vuong resigned to take an out-of-state assistant professor role, citing a focus on community input during his tenure. Historic Preservation: Kanopolis Drive-In Theatre won a $65,000 Kansas Department of Commerce grant to replace a broken digital projector. Energy & Growth Debate: Digital Realty announced major Kansas City-area data center expansion plans, including a large development site tied to large power commitments. Public Safety Training: A full-scale hazardous materials train derailment exercise in North Dakota tested multi-agency response and decontamination. Agriculture & Wildlife Health: A New World screwworm webinar will feature ranchers from Mexico and Texas as cases spread.