Ethics & Business Trust: The International Association of Better Business Bureaus named 2026 International Torch Awards for Ethics winners, including Nebraska-linked Core Bank (100–499 employees) and Hy-Vee (500+), spotlighting leadership culture, customer transparency, and community impact. Legal & Courts: An 8th Circuit digest covers disputes ranging from due-process claims over euthanized injured livestock to contract fights over missing shipping property and subrogation. Food & Retail Trends: Instacart reports “proteinization” and “fiberization” are accelerating, with searches for protein and fiber up sharply and retailers expanding nutrient-focused options. Nebraska Agriculture & Policy: USDA Wildlife Services is asking Panhandle counties to help push Nebraska to fund wildlife damage control for farmers and ranchers. Local Infrastructure: South Sioux City is testing shredded plastic bags in asphalt on Foundry Road—Nebraska’s first project of its kind—turning waste into road material. Education Funding: Norris School District is seeking a 7.2-cent property tax levy increase for 2026–27 after a failed $34.8M bond vote. Workforce & Bioeconomy: A pilot-scale biomanufacturing training push aims to build a skilled workforce for regional bioindustry growth.