Court and Probation Offices will be closed Thursday, December 25 in observance of the holiday. Additionally, on December 18, 2025, President Trump declared Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as holidays for purposes of federal law, thus closing federal offices. Governor...

On December 17, 2025, the Douglas County Young Adult Court held a graduation ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha, with Judge Shelly Stratman presiding. During the ceremony, the court recognized the graduate for successfully completing an intensive program that integrates comprehensive...

Submitted by Dixie Campbell, Judicial Branch Education We are pleased to announce and celebrate the graduation of Pandora Garcia of Dundy County and Christine Thalken of Saunders County from the Clerk Magistrate Mentorship Program. This achievement reflects their steadfast dedication to professional...

The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Nemaha County District Courthouse in Auburn, on December 16, 2025, with Judge Richard Smith presiding. The guest speaker was Vic Johns, CEO of Mission Field Treatment Center in Nebraska City. Graduation marks a significant...

On December 12, 2025, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of one of its participants at the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable Mark Johnson presiding. Retired District Court Judge James Kube also attended the hearing and celebration; Judge Kube oversaw the...

Robin Cobaugh, Clerk Magistrate of Keith and Arthur County Courts, passed away December 13, 2025. She served as Clerk Magistrate beginning in 2022 and began her career with the Judicial Branch 12 years prior to that. Annette Shafer of Lincoln County will assume the role of Clerk Magistrate in both...

Communities across Nebraska marked National Adoption Day in November with heartwarming celebrations honoring children finding their forever families. In Norfolk, CASA of Elkhorn Valley welcomed nearly 100 attendees to a science-themed celebration, “Families Are the Perfect Formula,” hosted at the...

The Office of Public Guardian has seen firsthand the growing need for guardianship services in Nebraska communities. We believe that it is vital for our vision, mission, and policies to reflect changing needs and circumstances. With this goal in mind, the OPG partnered recently with two consultants...

Edward D. Steenburg, former judge of the 11th Judicial District County Court in Nebraska, died December 7, 2025. He took the bench in 2004 and retired in February 2025. During his time on the bench, Judge Steenburg served as President of the Nebraska County Judges Association, volunteered with high...

In September 2025, the Office of Dispute Resolution’s (ODR) concluded the Juvenile Restorative Justice & Family Intervention Initiative (JRJFII), a federal grant project under the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. A key component of the grant initiative was to provide youth...