Wildfire Response in Nebraska: The South Fork Fire has surged to about 8,989 acres, with Fort Robinson State Park and the Peterson Wildlife Management Area temporarily closed as winds and dry conditions keep fire behavior dangerous; Highway 20 remains closed and officials urge residents to shelter in place and avoid active fire zones. Local Conservation & Land Management: Nebraska Game and Parks is also offering additional grazing and haying opportunities on some properties affected by spring wildfires, with short-term leases and hay tracts available on a set schedule. Energy & Infrastructure Fight: A federal judge blocked a Sand Hills power line project, ruling the U.S. Forest Service’s emergency fast-track process didn’t adequately address environmental and cultural impacts. Water & Public Health Policy: Fourteen state attorneys general are pressing the EPA to track potential abortion-drug contamination in wastewater, including calls to add mifepristone to monitoring lists. Climate Context: NOAA reports May 2026 as the world’s second-warmest May on record, reinforcing high odds that 2026 will rank among the warmest years. Agriculture Resilience: Nebraska NRCS extended emergency EQIP signups for wildfire-impacted producers until July 31, supporting repairs and forage restoration. Data Center Planning: Lincoln County has begun reviewing zoning rules that could update power, water, noise, setbacks, and emergency response requirements for new data centers. Health & Environment Research: A new review links pesticide exposure during pregnancy and early childhood to higher risks of childhood leukemia and brain tumors.