Nebraska Probation, Problem-Solving (PSC) and Young Adult Court (YAC) officers ( photo above: left to right) Michelle Shultheis (District 9), Sarah Acri (District 4A), Kayla Curry (4A), Angela Smith (District 9 PSC Coordinator) and Keirna Ostwald (District 4A YAC) participated in a panel...

The Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court Team recently honored Judge James Kube for his 16 years of dedicated service as a Drug Court Judge. In a heartfelt presentation, the team gifted Judge Kube a framed certificate and a personalized keychain to recognize his unwavering commitment to the program...

The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of three participants, on October 20, 2025, at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber. Judge David Bargen presided over the ceremony. The event marked the culmination of an intensive program that combines comprehensive drug treatment...

On October 20, 2025, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated a graduation ceremony at the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable James Kube presiding. The event marked the successful completion of an intensive program that combines comprehensive behavioral health treatment...

On October 15, 2025, the Douglas County Young Adult Court held a graduation ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha. The Honorable Judge Shelly Stratman presided over the event. The ceremony marked the successful completion of an intensive program that includes comprehensive mental health...

Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke presented Judicial Branch Recognition Awards to individuals and team members on October 28, 2025, during the Nebraska Judicial Branch’s 17th annual recognition event. The Employee Recognition Committee selected 12 individuals and one team from the...

The Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court celebrated a graduation ceremony, on October 6, 2025, at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth. The Honorable Judge Michael A. Smith presided over the event, joined by guests Chris Perone and Richard Fedde from the Cass County Attorney’s Office, and...

Supreme Court Justice Lindsey Miller-Lerman was joined by distinguished guests, family, friends, and colleagues in the Nebraska Supreme Court Courtroom, and virtually, on Friday, October 24, 2025 to celebrate the culmination of her 33-years of dedicated service to the Nebraska Judiciary. An...

The Sarpy County Adult Drug Treatment Court held a graduation ceremony, on September 29, 2025, at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. Judge Stefanie Martinez presided over the event, joined by Sarpy County Attorney Rosario Orozco Ramirez and Sarpy County Public Defender Christopher Lathrop...

Fifty-six new Nebraska State Probation officers were sworn-in by Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke of the Nebraska Supreme Court in a Capitol Rotunda ceremony on October 23, 2025. Surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues, the new officers took their oath and received their badges. In his remarks...