Judge of the Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County Vernon Daniels announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2026. Judge Daniels has served as a Separate Juvenile Court Judge in Omaha since his appointment in 2001. In his announcement letter to the governor, Judge Daniels said, “Through...

Joel Rabe has been named as the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation Chief Information Officer (CIO). Rabe previously served as Senior Manager, Core IT Operations at Landmark Health, part of UnitedHealth Group, where he oversaw all aspects of core infrastructure, security operations...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Richard Smith, Presiding WHEN: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Nemaha County District Courtroom 1824 N. Street Auburn, NE 68305 WHY: For problem...

A new ongoing traffic-related scam is being sent via text message to try and steal personal data. Scammers are sending text messages or emails claiming the recipient has an unpaid traffic fine. The message threatens additional penalties unless the recipient clicks a link to pay the supposed fines...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Platte County Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Platte County Problem-Solving Court graduation. WHO: Judge Jason Doele, presiding. WHEN: Friday, May 1, 2026 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Platte County Courthouse 2610 14th Street Columbus, NE 68601 WHY: For problem-solving...

Nebraska Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke will hold a proclamation signing ceremony announcing Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month on behalf of the State Judicial Branch on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony will be streamed live from the Nebraska Supreme Court Courtroom. The month of May is...

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Jason M. Bergevin, the Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court in the Twelfth Judicial District held its second public hearing on the qualifications of three candidates who previously submitted their names to fill the vacancy in the office of...

The Judicial Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST, in the Supreme Court Courtroom, State Capitol Building, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to discuss: Current issues involving judicial vacancies A link to the full meeting agenda and supporting materials is...

The Nebraska State Bar Commission has received the Supreme Court’s approval of its recommendation for admission to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for those having fulfilled all of the requirements under Rule § 3-117 for admission. A swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday, April 23...

Zaira Lopez, who previously worked as the Records Clerk/Cashier in Colfax County, has been selected to serve as Colfax County Court Clerk Magistrate in Schuyler. Her official work as Clerk Magistrate begins May 1, 2026. “Zaira’s many years of experience, combined with her exceptional attention to...