The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated graduation on May 12, 2026, at the Nemaha County District Court in Auburn. Four graduates were recognized for successfully completing the program, with Judge Richard Smith presiding over the ceremony. Special guests included Otoe County Attorney...

The Central Nebraska Adult Drug Courts of Adams County celebrated the graduation of five participants on April 7, 2026, at the Adams County Courthouse in Hastings. Judge Morgan Farquhar presided over the ceremony, and Justice Jason Bergevin joined as a special guest speaker to address the graduates...

Community partners from across northeast Nebraska gathered at Northeast Community College on April 30 and May 1 for an Upstream Mapping Training focused on strengthening children and families through prevention and early intervention strategies. The two-day training brought together representatives...

On June 30, 2026, Shane Stutzman, Assistant Deputy Probation Administrator for the Adult Probation Services Division will retire, capping a 37-year career. Shane began her probation career as a probation officer in Omaha in June of 1989. She was promoted to Chief Probation Officer of District 5 in...

On May 11, 2026, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of two participants at the Saline County District Courthouse in Wilbur, with Judge David Bargen presiding over the ceremony. Special guests included Saline County Attorney David Solheim and Jefferson County...

Court Services Division is proud to announce that Sara Fowler, Trial Court Service Director for County Court, has been honored with the prestigious CORE Champion Award from the National Association for Court Management (NACM). NACM is the largest organization of court management professionals in the...

As part of Child Abuse Awareness Month, the leadership team of Probation District 4A in Omaha recently partnered with Project Harmony to collect donated items for children who have experienced abuse. Since 1996, Project Harmony has worked to end child abuse and neglect through coordinated response...

The Douglas County Young Adult Court held a graduation ceremony on May 20, 2026, at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha, with Judge Shelly Stratman presiding. The ceremony honored graduates who successfully completed an intensive and highly structured program combining comprehensive mental health...

The Dodge County Adult Drug Court and Reentry Court recently participated in a community clean-up effort at Fremont Lakes. Several clients and problem-solving court team members came together to pick up trash, trim trees, and help enhance the beauty of the public space. Each year during Problem...

In a ceremony held in Lincoln on May 19, 2026, District 2 Senior Probation Officer Jeff Leach was the recipient of a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Hero Award. Leach's dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping others make a lasting impact every day is indicative of the honorees of the...