Severe Weather & Community Response: Evacuations are underway along the Whitewater River in southeastern Indiana and western Hamilton County as historic flooding forces door-to-door warnings and rescues. Local Governance & Culture: Indiana authors scored big in the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards shortlist, with dozens of books tied to Bloomington and IU communities. Education & Equity: IREAD results show continued third-grade reading gains across Indiana districts, including strong performances in Switzerland County and Marion County. Sports & Identity Debate: The WNBA is still wrestling with transgender eligibility rules after meetings with team leaders, while Indiana Fever coverage keeps spotlighting the fallout around Sophie Cunningham and Stephanie White. Arts & Youth Development: Arts United named a new president/CEO, and Pearl Arts in Fort Wayne is taking auditions for a free Heather Headley performance masterclass for select high school students. Public Health & Safety: Indiana’s avian flu status may ease export restrictions after 28 days without a new case, but officials stress ongoing biosecurity vigilance. Statewide Lifestyle: The Indiana State Fair continues with new foods, concerts, and 4-H Grand Drive winners.