Disaster Funding: FEMA approved more than $144 million for Arkansas and neighboring states to strengthen resilience, repair infrastructure, and fund hazard mitigation through Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation programs. Severe Weather Watch: Storms are expected to hit Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley this evening, with heat advisories in place and a slight risk for severe weather. Storm Damage in NE Arkansas: Severe storms Saturday brought power outages and damage in places like Black Rock, with hundreds of customers reported without electricity. Public Safety: A fire at the Arkansas Galvanizing Plant in Prairie Grove sent one firefighter to the hospital; officials say air testing found conditions normal and safe. MLB Draft (Arkansas angle): The 2026 MLB Draft began in Philadelphia with the White Sox taking UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky first overall; Arkansas made headlines with catcher Ryder Helfrick going in the first round to Arizona. Health Alert: Officials are investigating a multi-state cyclosporiasis surge tied to “explosive” diarrhea symptoms, with Michigan reporting the most cases. Local Human Interest: A 9-year-old girl survived after being swept into a storm drain in Bryant and carried more than 200 yards through the drainage system. Sports Hall of Honor: Two former Razorback football standouts, Tony Bua and Jason Peters, were selected for the 2026 University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor class. Traffic Tragedy: An 82-year-old Arkansas man died in a Kiowa County crash after attempting a left turn when struck by a semi.