South Sioux City Senior Wins Student News Reporter Contest at State Mock Trial Championship

Jacob Gill, Senior at South Sioux City High School, is the winner of the 2023 High School Mock Trial Student News Reporter Contest held during the Judge Lyle Strom High School Mock Trial Program State Championship in Lincoln.

The winner was announced on the evening of December 11 by Justice Jeff Funke at the Mock Trial Recognition Banquet at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel. The contest was added to the Nebraska State Bar Foundation’s High School Mock Trial competition in 2018.

Everyday Heroes: Rachael Boyd, Scott Brunsing, and Alexis McQueen Honored

The Lancaster County District Court Records Team, comprised of Rachael Boyd, Scott Brunsing, and Alexis McQueen, consistently surpasses expectations in their Records Retention projects. Their dedication goes beyond their daily job duties, as they willingly step in for their colleagues and handle multiple simultaneous projects, including tasks like managing docket sheets, digitizing microfilm, overseeing Grand Jury records, updating unnumbered files, and ensuring the proper management and return of evidence.

Everyday Heroes: Kim Grant and Salli Streeter Honored

Probation Officers Kim Grant and Salli Streeter received special recognition from the FBI's Anna Brewer for their exceptional contributions to the largest human trafficking investigation prosecuted under state law. They went above and beyond their regular duties, meticulously monitoring clients and documenting interactions. Grant and Streeter's dedication and professionalism, including working long nights and weekends, played a crucial role in providing timely and accurate information for the successful prosecution of the landmark case.

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