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Lancaster County DUI Court graduate Mark VanWinkle reflects on how the program set him on the course of sobriety after years of alcoholism, and is joined by Trooper Benjamin Nguyen, who was his arresting officer and saw the impact the court makes by attending his graduation.

In commemorating May 2024 as Problem-Solving Court Month, successful Young Adult Court participant Marisela Morales-Padilla joins us to talk about the challenging and transformative power of the program.

As we wrap up Nebraska Trial Court week for 2024, catch up with the comments from Nemaha County Clerk Magistrate Cassondra Buethe, and Nuckolls County Clerk of the District Court Royce Gonzales.

Longtime probation officers Stacy Strohmyer and Danelle Reed join the show to discuss the impact the work has on not only clients but themselves, sharing their "why" and how they find fulfillment.

James Schulte joins us to discuss how probation shaped his life as a juvenile and inspired him to continue the cycle of success by working with the youth of Nebraska.

We are joined by Janetta and Thomas Albers who share their inspirational story of overcoming addiction, despite the odds, through the transformational power of Problem-Solving Courts.

On March 15, Chief Justice Heavican proclaimed the week of March 20-24, 2023 as Trial Court Week, urging Nebraskans to celebrate the important role that local courts and their personnel play in providing access to the civil, criminal, and juvenile justice systems.

The Chief Justice gives the State of the Judiciary address at the invitation of the Speaker of the Legislature, Senator John Arch. Since 2008 this address has been the judiciary’s opportunity to highlight Judicial Branch priorities for the upcoming year and provide relevant information directly to lawmakers. Heavican will give an overview of the activities of the judicial branch

Join us as we recap Chief Justice Heavican's Summer Tour. Each year, the Chief Justice and members of the Supreme Court visit courthouses and judicial branch offices throughout the state. This year saw the culmination of all 93 counties visited. Chief Justice Heavican discusses the importance of the Court's outreach efforts.

On the heels of last week's celebration of Probation Week in Nebraska, officers Mark Wagner and Latimer Perry joined the show to discuss the power of probation in their personal lives and in the communities they serve.