Rural Safety & Rail Crossings: A Kansas Highway Patrol report says a Rogator sprayer driver failed to stop at a stop sign and yield to a Union Pacific train near Marysville, Kansas; the driver, Ryan S. Friedrichs, died at the scene and two train conductors were seriously injured. Healthcare Leadership: Box Butte General Hospital named Gabriel Behling as its new CEO, effective June 4, following an interim period led by Dr. Brian Shelmadine. Dairy Growth: Nebraska leaders marked National Dairy Month in Lincoln, pointing to new processing capacity—like a Seward-area plant under construction—as a path to keep more value-added production in-state. Public Health Update: UNMC says three hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers have left Omaha for home states, but will stay under local/state monitoring for two more weeks. Ag Policy & Food Access: Nebraska’s state auditor raised concerns that WIC benefits may be reaching some higher-income households, while DHHS says some cases may be technically legal under federal eligibility rules. Skilled Workforce: The Legislature passed LB 748 to expand NEST 529 uses for post-secondary credentials and certifications, including trades like welding, manufacturing, HVAC, CDL training, and more. Broadband Accountability: FCC notices say multiple Rural Digital Opportunity Fund providers defaulted on commitments, triggering repayment or potential letters of credit action. Infrastructure: Lincoln Airport kicked off a roughly $100 million runway 18/36 reconstruction to support commercial, military, and emergency operations.