Weather & Flood Risk: Storms are set to return Thursday across south-central Pennsylvania with a lower but still real threat of damaging winds, heavy downpours, and flash flooding, after a weekend of extreme heat and severe weather. Wildlife & Habitat: Pennsylvania Game Commission updates show bats are slowly stabilizing as habitat work helps them survive white-nose syndrome, and the state is also rolling out new rules for elk tag applicants, including modified management zones and an added October rifle season. Conservation & Public Lands: Centre County’s Penn’s Cave owners are asking the state to designate the attraction as Pennsylvania’s next state park to protect the cavern and surrounding waterways from future development. Mining & Water Permits: A public notice announces River Hill Coal Company’s application to renew surface and NPDES permits for the Nurreed operation in Clearfield County, with comments and conferences available. Data Centers & Local Impacts: Scrubgrass Township residents packed a special meeting over a proposed data center at a powerplant site, raising concerns about regulation and what comes next. Animal Welfare Oversight: Pennsylvania AG settlement details follow a long probe into the Montgomery County SPCA, alleging violations of nonprofit law and unnecessary euthanasia, with board and management changes required. Public Health & Safety: A class action investigation is underway after an AssuranceAmerica data breach reportedly exposed sensitive personal information for millions.