At the Nebraska State Bar Foundation’s annual Fellows Dinner March 8, 2025, three judges and the appellate court clerk were recognized as the newest Foundation Fellows of the Class of 2024. Recently appointed Supreme Court Justice Jason Bergevin, County Court Judges Frank Barron and Kale Burdick...

Open dialogue was the focus of the Bench Media Brown-Bag Lunch on Monday, March 3, 2025, as judges and journalists convened in Judge Leigh Ann Retelsdorf’s courtroom at the Douglas County Courthouse. Hosted by Judges Retelsdorf and Stephanie Hansen of Omaha, along with Judges Todd Hutton and George...

Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of four veterans on March 12, 2025, in Grand Island. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Veterans Treatment...

Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated the graduation of David, Tifani, and Melissa at the Madison County Courthouse on March 8, 2025. The Honorable James Kube presided over the ceremony, which marked the successful completion of an intensive program involving comprehensive...

Awarded to: Lindsay McGraw, Probation Supervisor District #4A Probation McGraw excels in her role, demonstrating outstanding patience and understanding as she trains and guides emerging probation officers. She builds solid relationships with her trainees, listening and providing honest and direct...

On March 5, 2025, the Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated the graduation of Tyshall at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha. Judge James Masteller presided over the ceremony, which marked the successful completion of an intensive program that included comprehensive mental health treatment...

Nebraska Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke will sign a proclamation recognizing Nebraska Trial Court Week during a ceremony in the Supreme Court courtroom at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The event will honor the contributions of trial court staff and highlight activities across the Judicial...

Judge Riko Bishop of the Nebraska Court of Appeals organized a panel of law clerks to discuss the role and responsibilities of appellate clerks following the Nebraska Supreme Court’s annual argument session at the University of Nebraska College of Law on March 6, 2025. The panel provided students...

The Nebraska Supreme Court held their March 6, 2025, argument session at the University of Nebraska College of Law, giving students a firsthand look at the judicial process. The event marked the first law school argument session for newly appointed Justice Jason Bergevin. During arguments, the...

Pure Nebraska's news reporter from Channel 1011 (KOLN KGIN), Grace McDonald, featured the Nebraska State Library on a recent program. The Library is on the third floor of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln. The State Library, also known as the Supreme Court Law Library, is the oldest public...