Tuition Fight in Federal Court: A federal judge struck down Nebraska’s 2006 law letting undocumented students pay in-state tuition, ending a nearly two-decade policy and revoking related state scholarship eligibility. Healthcare Leadership: Mary Lanning Healthcare named Shanna Stofer as its new President and CEO, starting July 13. Community Pride & Culture: Siouxland Pride Alliance kicked off Pride Weekend in Sioux City with a parade and a full slate of free events. Arts & Community Events: Bloomfield’s 250th-anniversary Appreciation Dayz runs through the weekend, and Symphony at Sunset will wrap up Saturday with a D-Day remembrance concert. Education & Youth Development: UNL’s Nurture Nebraska campaign earned Prism awards for its work promoting early childhood social and emotional development. International Arts Collaboration: Kookmin University and UNL’s fine arts colleges signed an agreement to expand exchanges in design, film, and new media. Local Service & Milestones: Crofton’s principal Johnnie Ostermeyer received a distinguished service award, and West Marshall staffers Patti Edler and Tammy Keigan retired after decades. Weather Watch: Northeast Nebraska farmers are racing drought and crusted soil as extreme dryness threatens newly planted crops.