
May 5, 2026
Yuri Cole has been sworn in as Clerk Magistrate for Keith and Arthur County Courts. The ceremony highlighted her new responsibilities within Nebraska's statewide judicial system. Officials noted both her appointment date and recent losses within local court leadership.
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April 29, 2026
The Nebraska Supreme Court visited Aurora High School for its first-ever oral arguments there in honor of Law Day. Students observed live cases and engaged directly with justices during a special educational session.
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April 23, 2026
Michael E. Piccolo has been named as a new judge for Nebraska's Court of Appeals in the Sixth Judicial District following Judge Frankie Moore's retirement. His experience includes work as both county and district court judge, along with leading problem-solving courts.
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April 21, 2026
Fourteen managers from Nebraska's Courts and Probation offices have begun joint Program Management Training. This marks the first time Court staff are included alongside Probation employees. The effort aims at building unified leadership across divisions.
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April 21, 2026
Students from UNK's Translation and Interpretation program are gaining hands-on experience by observing professional court interpreters within Nebraska's judicial system. The initiative allows them insight into courtroom procedures across several counties. Faculty say these experiences deepen student appreciation for interpreter expertise.
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April 21, 2026
Representatives from the Language Access Program attended Creighton University's World Languages Career Fair. They promoted careers in the Nebraska Judicial Branch for multilingual students. The branch aims to improve community access through such outreach events.
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April 20, 2026
Nebraska's court and probation offices will close on April 24 for Arbor Day. The closure impacts statewide judicial services for one day. The State of Nebraska Judicial Branch operates facilities across all regions with a focus on accessibility.
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April 19, 2026
Sarpy County Reentry Court celebrated recent graduates during a ceremony led by Judge Stefanie Martinez in Papillion. The event highlighted achievements in rehabilitation through intensive behavioral health programs for nonviolent offenders. Nebraska's judicial system continues efforts to support access to justice statewide.
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April 19, 2026
The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court celebrated its latest graduation at a ceremony led by Judge Jonathan Crosby. Graduates completed an intensive program focused on rehabilitation rather than incarceration. Nebraska's judicial system supports such initiatives across its districts.
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April 19, 2026
The North Central Problem-Solving Court held a graduation ceremony at Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill. The event recognized one participant’s completion of an intensive rehabilitation program under Judge Mark Kozisek’s supervision.
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