Water Infrastructure Funding: The EPA approved a $40 million WIFIA loan for South Sioux City to expand and upgrade its wastewater treatment facility, letting the city treat wastewater locally instead of sending it to a neighboring community; the project is expected to cut long-term operating costs, protect the Missouri River, and includes plans to collect and sell biogas to offset rate increases. Nuclear Power Watch: A new report says Nebraska Public Power District is studying potential new nuclear sites, including a Gage County location, with local support and community siting concerns shaping the conversation. Public Health & Disease Monitoring: A U.S. public health team is preparing to screen wastewater and monitor signals for infectious disease outbreaks during World Cup events, reflecting growing focus on early detection. Local Conservation Input: USDA’s Local Working Group for NRCS conservation programs will meet June 11 in Norfolk, inviting Nebraskans to help shape how federal conservation dollars are targeted locally. Wildlife & Livestock Health: Nebraska’s veterinarian community is weighing concerns as USDA confirms a new world screwworm case in U.S. livestock, underscoring the need for vigilance in animal health. Severe Weather Outlook: Forecasts point to another active severe weather stretch across the Plains and Upper Midwest, with Nebraska in the broader risk area for damaging storms.