Wildfire Response: Gov. Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency in Sioux County after the Corkscrew Road Fire burned about 30 acres, unlocking state resources and emergency funds. Public Finance Watch: Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley warned of rising alleged misuse of public funds by local officials, including improper purchases on government credit cards. Food Access Pressure: Nebraska food banks are bracing for possible federal guidance that could require citizenship checks for federally provided food, raising fears of added strain on pantries. Agribusiness Markets: Cattle futures slid to the lowest levels since March as weak cash prices and softer wholesale beef weighed on the market, while hog futures firmed. Regenerative Farming Incentives: USDA finalized a rule letting farmers quantify carbon intensity gains from certain regenerative practices, including cover crops and reduced tillage, for biofuel feedstocks. Local Housing Development: Kearney approved TIF support for a 60-unit apartment complex, with construction slated to start in fall 2026. Tech & Delivery: Amazon Prime Air is set to begin drone deliveries in the Omaha area from a Papillion warehouse by late summer. Child Care Crunch: UNO families are pushing to reopen the campus child care center after its closure left many students scrambling for fall options. Business Expansion: Guardian Fire Services acquired Omaha’s Midwest Protection Services to expand fire and life-safety services across the region.