Nebraska’s Judicial Branch took the national stage in July when two of its leaders overlapped in top roles representing the country’s highest state court organizations. At the Conference of Chief Justices’ annual meeting in Maine, Nebraska Court of Appeals Judge Frankie Moore attended in her...

On May 5, 2025, Douglas County Probation and Sarpy County Probation joined forces to support Project Harmony, an organization dedicated to helping children and families impacted by abuse and neglect. Together, they donated over 400 items to aid in Project Harmony’s mission. Project Harmony offers a...

In collaboration with Omaha Parks and Recreation, the Douglas County Probation Office recently took part in a clean-up initiative at Hanscom Park in Omaha. The event brought together Sixteen clients and nine probation staff to pick up litter, trim trees, and help enhance the beauty of the public...

The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated graduation, on August 6, 2025, at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha. Judge James Masteller presided over the ceremony. The court recognized the graduates’ successful completion of an intensive program that encompassed comprehensive mental health...

A group of youngsters from Knowledge Beginnings daycare visited the Nebraska Court of Appeals courtroom on July 29, 2025, to get a firsthand look at how the state’s judicial system works. The tour was arranged and led by Judge Riko E. Bishop of the Nebraska Court of Appeals, who welcomed children...

The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated graduation at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on July 9, 2025. Judge James Masteller presided over the ceremony. The court recognized the graduates’ successful completion of an intensive program that encompassed comprehensive mental health...

The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion on June 24, 2025. The event was presided over by Judge Jonathan Crosby. Graduation signifies the successful completion of an intensive program involving comprehensive drug treatment, close...

On July 7, 2025, Ericka and Rebecca celebrated their graduation from Problem-Solving Court at the Merrick County Courthouse in Central City. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Rachel Daugherty and attended by Justice Jason Bergevin, District 5 probation staff, family members, and friends...

On Monday, July 21, 2025, the Nebraska Supreme Court held a proclamation ceremony to recognize Nebraska Probation Supervision Week, celebrated statewide from July 21–25. The ceremony was hosted by Justice Jason Bergevin, who now serves as the Supreme Court’s liaison to the probation division, and...

A swearing-in ceremony for Christine Thalken as Clerk Magistrate of Saunders County Court was held July 18, 2025, in the Saunders County Courthouse in Wahoo, Nebraska. Judge Andrew Lange opened and hosted the ceremony. Thalken began her duties as Clerk Magistrate on June 30, 2025, replacing former...