Heat & Health: The National Weather Service warns a dangerous, record-breaking heatwave could disrupt World Cup knockout matches, with heat indices near 100°F and higher humidity making conditions feel far worse—especially for open-air games in places like Kansas City. Water Safety: Salina residents on Dover Drive say months of discolored tap water have left them relying on bottled water and donations, pushing neighbors to demand answers from city leaders. Wildlife & Habitat: Great Plains ranchers are trying a new approach to save prairies—using hungry goats to curb woody takeover in tallgrass prairie and oak savanna. Conservation Focus: Kansas and Colorado lesser prairie chicken counts remain low, with agencies pointing to habitat protection and stronger landowner support as key next steps. Public Health (Newborn Screening): Kansas will expand its newborn screening panel to include GAMT deficiency, aiming for earlier detection of a rare disorder linked to seizures and developmental delays. Local Nature Spotlights: A guide highlights where Kansans can see bison, including Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and other state sites. Education Policy: Kansas school districts move to enforce Kansas’ “bell-to-bell” cell phone ban, with exceptions for IEPs, Section 504, and documented medical needs. Community Safety: Fort Leavenworth’s public health team will share summer safety tips at the Post Exchange, covering heat illness, hydration, sun safety, and water hazards.