Health Access in Omaha: Creighton and Children’s Nebraska are teaming up to fill care gaps for new parents and students, offering free injury-prevention tools through the Child Safety Center and student-run services at the Magis Clinic, including women’s health and mental health support. Well-Being Spotlight: A WalletHub study ranks Nebraska among the happiest states, placing it in the top 10 for emotional and physical well-being, work life, and community factors. Local Public Safety: Norfolk Catholic received a Heart Safe designation with Children’s Nebraska and Project ADAM, adding AEDs and training plus practiced emergency response plans. Community Climate Resilience: A Maya community in North Omaha is using a $96,440 grant to build a climate resilience plan focused on stormwater, green space, and heat impacts. Culture & Reading: Peyton June’s sci-fi horror novel “The Monsters We Made” draws on her Ohio childhood and queer coming-of-age themes, kicking off with a viral “alien” farm mystery. Civic Upgrades: Nebraska City approved up to $25 million in bonds for water and wastewater facility upgrades, including vertical lagoons and equipment refits. Agriculture Innovation: The Radicle Corn Challenge named Citroniq and Future Origins as winners, aiming to create new high-value demand for corn. Education & Equity Data: New federal figures show Nebraska’s six-year bachelor’s completion rate for Black students entering in 2018 was 34.8% by 2024. Immigration Backlash: Coverage continues on Gov. Jim Pillen’s immigration stance amid claims his family’s hog operation employed undocumented workers.