Sarpy County Reentry Court honored three graduates on May 6, 2026, marking completion of intensive treatment, supervision, and accountability to support rehabilitation.
- Visit Kearney
Trails & Rails Museum hosts the grand opening of its Textile Tales exhibit hall May 15 from 1–4 p.m., featuring the rotating exhibit Threads of Liberty.
- City of Grand Island
The Grand Island Hometown Heroes Committee will hold its annual banner Reveal Ceremony May 14 at Grand Island Senior High, honoring local veterans and service members.
- Grand Island Public Schools
Watch the 2026 Grand Island Senior High graduation livestream and review parking and route guidance for navigating construction around the Heartland Events Center.
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Nebraska DED and DHHS seek public comment on the Proposed 2026 Annual Action Plan and will hold a May 19 hearing on federal housing and community funds.
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Nebraska recognizes Habitat Omaha and the Village of Bertrand with 2026 NAHTF awards for transforming underused sites into new affordable housing developments.
- Corps Community Center Kearney
The Salvation Army named Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies its 2026 Evangeline Booth Award recipient, honoring a decade of nationwide disaster and family support.
The Salvation Army named Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies its 2026 Evangeline Booth Award recipient, honoring a decade of nationwide disaster and family support.
Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers will lead a GISH student workshop and a free public reading with open mic on April 27 at 6 p.m. in the GISH Little Theatre.
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Overview of Nebraska’s three-judge panels in capital murder cases, covering sentencing roles, aggravating factors, and statutory procedures for appointments.
J. Sterling Morton of Nebraska City proposed Arbor Day in 1872. His April 22 birthday later became both Nebraska’s Arbor Day and the date of Earth Day.
Language Access Program staff attended Creighton’s World Languages Career Fair to highlight multilingual skills and promote opportunities with the Nebraska Judicial Branch.
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Sarpy County Adult Drug Treatment Court in Papillion held a graduation April 13, 2026, honoring participants who completed its intensive, 18-month program.
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Zaira Lopez has been appointed Colfax County Court clerk magistrate in Schuyler, starting May 1, 2026, succeeding retiring magistrate Ellen Faltys.
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- State Court Administrator
Fourteen courts and probation program managers begin a six-month training to build strategic, data-driven leadership skills and strengthen cross-branch collaboration.
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- State Court Administrator
The 5th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court will hold a graduation May 4, 2026, at the Merrick County Courthouse, celebrating participants completing the program.
- State Court Administrator
Nebraska Supreme Court will hold a special Law Day session at Aurora High School on April 29, 2026, giving students and the public access to oral arguments.
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- State Court Administrator
UNK translation and interpretation students shadow court interpreters across Nebraska counties and via Zoom, gaining insight into the skill and professionalism required.
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- Nebraska Department of Education
Nebraska’s 21st CCLC team honors afterschool professionals who support K-12 students statewide with enriching programs, strong youth feedback, and family support.
- State Court Administrator
Nebraska Lawyers Assistance Program offers confidential help, resources and self-assessment for lawyers, judges and law students facing impairment issues.
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- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Nebraska’s DED named Pawnee City the 30th Leadership Certified Community, recognizing its housing, infrastructure, tourism, and long-term economic development efforts.
- Internal Revenue Service
IRS updates Fact Sheet 2026-10 FAQs on section 127 educational assistance programs, income exclusion limits and One, Big, Beautiful Bill amendments.
- Grand Island Public Schools
Engleman Elementary students raised $2,821 in a five-day Coins for Cancer drive, supporting the Grace Cancer Foundation and learning leadership and empathy.
- City of Grand Island
Grand Island season passes for Island Oasis Water Park and Lincoln Pool are on sale online through May 29, with walk-up sales starting May 30 at Island Oasis.
- Grand Island Public Schools
Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity named Grand Island Public Schools its 2026 Business Partner of the Year for a hands-on homebuilding partnership with students.
- Nebraska State Historical Society
In 1886 J. Sterling Morton urged the Nebraska State Historical Society to create an arboreal bureau to track tree planting and its climatic effects.