Cybersecurity & Water Safety: Federal investigators say hackers have targeted water and wastewater systems in at least a dozen states, including Rapid City and Michigan, with utilities shifting to manual operations while officials stress drinking water remains safe. State Courts & Reproductive Health: South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley appealed a federal court injunction that paused enforcement of the state’s abortion-pill advertising ban. Public Health & Hospitals: CMS star ratings show two South Dakota hospitals—Avera St. Mary’s (Pierre) and Huron Regional Medical Center—rated below average in 2026, while five earned 5-star marks. Drugs & Antitrust: South Dakota will receive $996,862.80 from a multistate $400 million Sandoz settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with funds split between Medicaid and the state antitrust account. Local Infrastructure: I-90 and Mitchell’s Exit 332 reopened after months of bridge work, timed for Sturgis and Dakotafest traffic. Community & Safety: Meade County temporarily suspended some sheriff services during Sturgis (pistol permits, fingerprinting, jail visits) to focus on rally calls. Food Recall: Walmart recalled a pistachio nut butter sold in 19 states, including South Dakota, after salmonella was detected. Education & Opportunity: A Black Hills school district is giving new kindergartners in Custer School District a $500 529 account through the Trailhead Scholars program. Sports: SDSU starts the season ranked No. 3 in the FCS preseason poll; Rapid City is offering free motorcycle parking during Sturgis.