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.
Judge Brian C. Buescher has called for suggestions on revising local court rules as part of an annual review process. Community members are encouraged to send their ideas by June…
A Lincoln man has been sentenced by Chief Judge Robert F. Rossiter Jr. for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute after investigators linked him to an interstate drug operation supplying…
Jason Arias has been sentenced for his role in mailing methamphetamine from California into Nebraska following an investigation involving several law enforcement agencies. Authorities linked multiple drug shipments directly back…
A grand jury has returned 19 indictments against 21 individuals in Nebraska on various federal charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office emphasizes cooperation with law enforcement across state facilities as it…
A Guatemalan national living in Grand Island was found guilty by a Lincoln jury on charges related to distributing cocaine. Jose Garcia Jimenez faces significant prison time after evidence showed…
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…
Bryon Greco from Lincoln has been sentenced to over three decades in prison for attempted production of child pornography following an FBI investigation triggered by an online tip-off. The case…
Paul “Tony” Billingsley has been sentenced to over two decades in prison following his conviction for distributing fentanyl leading to an overdose death in Omaha. The case involved multiple agencies…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fernando Hernandez has been convicted by a federal jury on charges related to distributing methamphetamine in Omaha and Council Bluffs areas following an investigation involving multiple agencies under Homeland Security…
A Mexican citizen has been charged with unlawful firearm possession after allegedly admitting involvement in an Omaha shooting incident alongside a juvenile. Federal authorities are investigating his immigration status as…
A Hastings woman has been sentenced to more than two decades in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and possessing firearms linked to drug crimes. Authorities coordinated several undercover operations leading…
Nebraska’s Ninth Judicial District has implemented a new pilot program reviewing parenting plans for legal compliance before hearings. The initiative streamlines processes for both attorneys and self-represented litigants while ensuring…
M.A. Yah from Omaha has been sentenced to five years’ probation after admitting he made a false statement when applying for a Paycheck Protection Program loan during the pandemic. He…
Judge Riko Bishop addressed high school sophomores during the annual Sophomore Pilgrimage at Nebraska’s Capitol. Students learned about state courts and jury service while engaging with representatives from all branches…
Twelve individuals graduated from the Douglas County Adult Drug Court during a ceremony presided over by Judge Timothy Burns. The program supports nonviolent offenders seeking recovery through supervised treatment instead…
Four people graduated from Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court during a ceremony at Madison County Courthouse. The event honored both participants completing their recovery programs and retiring Chief Deputy Jon…
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