Extreme Heat Watch: A “heat dome” is expected to push dangerously high heat and humidity across the central and eastern U.S., with Kansas City among the open-air World Cup host areas facing heat indices around 105–115°F, raising health and safety concerns through the Fourth of July weekend. Flooding & Recovery: Washington County crews are assessing damage after heavy rain and runoff sent water over county roads and into the Caney River, with officials tracking costs for possible disaster reimbursement. Water & Health: Kansas is expanding newborn screening—starting June 29—for GAMT deficiency, a rare genetic disorder tied to seizures and developmental delays, adding to the state’s 38-condition panel. Brownfields & Reuse: Brownfield experts are advising on the former ice arena site in Janesville, exploring reuse versus demolition with support from K-State’s technical assistance and EPA-funded work. Energy & Land Use: Dickinson County planning officials recommend extending a moratorium on alternative energy systems for two more years, while data centers are still under review for a separate policy. Wildlife Conservation: Conservation efforts for the lesser prairie chicken highlight declining counts and new habitat protection and grazing deferment plans in the sand sage ecoregion. Public Safety: Kansas Wildlife and Parks assisted in a reservoir drowning recovery in Hodgeman County, where a 39-year-old man was located and pronounced dead.