WCWS Glory (Sports): Texas shut down Texas Tech in Game 2 of the Women’s College World Series final, winning 4-1 and taking back-to-back titles, with Des Moines native Teagan Kavan striking out three in relief to seal it. Iowa Public Safety (Crash): A train and vehicle collided in West Des Moines Thursday night; one passenger was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and police are still investigating. State Accountability (Auditor): Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand says Madison County’s latest financial reports are so flawed he can’t verify the numbers, raising fraud concerns and pointing to repeated findings. Cybersecurity (FBI): The FBI is investigating a cyberattack on Karl Auto Group that may have exposed customer data, including Social Security numbers and passports. Transportation & Infrastructure (Permits/Planning): Fairfax and Linn County officials are fielding new inquiries about potential data center sites near Morgan Creek, with residents raising traffic and land-use worries. Weather (Storm Watch): Severe storm chances return Friday across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, with hail and damaging winds possible. Community & Health (Trauma Training): UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown hosted a trauma simulation day with medical staff, students, and Iowa National Guard medics to practice teamwork and emergency response. Local Government (Education): Walnut Street School in Des Moines held its final day as it closes under the district’s Reimagining Education plan.