Severe Weather Alerts: A First Alert Weather Day is in effect across KOTA Territory with a tornado watch for parts of western South Dakota through 10–11 p.m. Saturday and a severe thunderstorm watch elsewhere through 7 p.m., with hail up to softball size and damaging winds (60–90 mph) possible. Heat Advisory: A heat advisory runs Sunday 1 p.m. through Monday 9 p.m. for parts of Yankton area counties, with heat index values up to 104 degrees—keep kids and pets out of hot cars and check on neighbors. Sioux Falls Politics: The Sioux Falls mayoral runoff is still separated by just two votes (Erickson up 18,279 to 18,277), setting up a recount that could flip the outcome. State GOP Convention: South Dakota Republicans meet in Rapid City to choose nominees, with attention on internal fights and the John Thune dinner incident involving Scott Presler. Transportation Hall of Honor: SDDOT selected June Hansen (Pierre) and Kari Karst (Dell Rapids) for induction into the 2026 Transportation Hall of Honor. Rural Health & Safety: Good Samaritan highlighted rural access gains and safety improvements in its 2025 Quality Report, including expanding Sanford Health virtual care across South Dakota facilities. Community Fundraisers: Bikes & Brews returns in Sioux Falls to raise money for congenital heart disease research, while Black Hills Energy added $10,000 to a Salvation Army energy-assistance fundraiser. Local Notes: Rapid City will temporarily remove yard waste and recycling containers near Fitzgerald Stadium for Firecracker Tournament parking; FitLot Park free coach-led workouts resume July 6.