Nebraska Agriculture & Rural Economy: Nebraska bankers say farm margins are tight as input costs stay high and commodity prices hover near breakeven, making lender-producer communication more important heading into harvest. Disaster Relief: The Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund has sent $365,000 to wildfire-impacted farmers and ranchers, with applications still open. Policy & Elections: Nebraska launched a one-stop online system for voter registration, updates, and ballot status checks. Energy & Costs: Diesel price spikes are straining Nebraska farmers and businesses, adding pressure as trucking and harvest costs rise. Broadband & Deals: Cable One is borrowing $700 million to help fund its Vyve Broadband acquisition, pushing the company deeper into debt. Higher Education & Talent: UNK is Nebraska’s top regional university in the latest U.S. News rankings, while the University of Kansas selected 21 students for the 2026 Millennium Fellowship. Community & Workforce: Alliance Public Schools cut chronic absenteeism from 48% to 20% over four years, highlighting what sustained improvement can look like.