The Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated the graduation of Logan and Raquel on May 9, 2025, at the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable Judge James Kube presiding. This milestone marked the successful completion of a rigorous program that integrated comprehensive...

Pawnee County Court officials, including Judge Rick Smith, Clerk Magistrate Lisa Hunzeker, and Assistant Clerk Julie Kuhl, hosted Law Day for fifth-grade students from Pawnee City, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer (HTRS), and Lewiston Schools on Friday, May 2, 2025. The team was supported by Attorney...

Toni G. Thorson, former judge of the Lancaster County Separate Juvenile Court in Nebraska, died May 5, 2025. She took the bench in 1989 and retired in October 2019. According to her obituary, “A 501c3 foundation has been created in her memory, The Toni G Sampson Foundation, to support organizations...

Nebraska’s veterans treatment courts took center stage during the 2025 Supreme Court Problem-Solving Court Month proclamation ceremony, held April 30 in the Nebraska Supreme Court courtroom. Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke presided over the event and signed a formal proclamation declaring May as...

On March 3, 2025, Dallas, Austin, and Tavis celebrated their graduation from Problem-Solving Court at the Merrick County Courthouse in Central City. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Rachel A. Daugherty and attended by District 5 probation staff, friends, and family members. Problem-Solving...

Webster County Court officials, including Judge Michael Burns, Webster County Court staff, County Attorney Patrick Calkins, Public Defender Don Theobald, and Webster County Sheriff’s Office, including Troopers Kavan, Rice, and Potthoff, hosted Law Day for fifth and sixth grade students from Red...

O’Neill Elementary’s fifth-grade students had an unforgettable experience as they took part in Law Day, an annual event celebrating the role of law in society. The event was hosted by Holt County legal professionals and law enforcement officers to give students insight into the judicial process and...

The Butler County Problem-Solving Court celebrated the graduation of Sean and Preston on February 25, 2025. Judge Tina Marroquin presided over the ceremony. In attendance were Butler County Board Members, District 5 Probation Staff, and friends and family of the graduates. The ceremony marks the...

Over the past six months, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court has celebrated several graduations. The Honorable James G. Kube, a dedicated member of the Problem-Solving Courts since 2009, presided over the ceremonies. We proudly recognize and commend the achievements of these graduates. These...

Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke hosted his first Leadership Conference as Chief Justice. He praised the Nebraska Supreme Court’s Commissions and Committees for their exceptional work and expressed his deepest gratitude for their innovative contributions in serving the public. Chief Justice Funke stated...