Your Nebraska Judicial Branch

Your Nebraska Judicial Branch spoke with Douglas County Separate Juvenile Court Judge Mary M. Z. Stevens and Deputy Probation Administrator for Juvenile Probation Services Kari Rumbaugh about the evolution of juvenile probation and the work being done today to invest in Nebraska’s youth, leading to stronger families and safer communities.

Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is back in studio with York County Attorney Gary Olson. As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer in York County, Gary talks about the impact of Problem-Solving Courts in his home county and how these treatment courts continue to change outcomes for participants, families, and the communities they serve.

After speaking at the ceremony proclaiming Probation Week in Nebraska for 2026, Probation Officer Angie McQuinn joins the show to discuss her journey back to Nebraska from Washington D.C. and the impact of work targeting the unique needs of emerging adults.

Recent Sarpy County Adult Drug Court graduate Alex Strong joins the show in honor of Problem-Solving Court Month in Nebraska to discuss the transformative power of the program in his life.

Jamie Kirschbaum joins the show with new host Shane Stutzman to discuss the impact of Post-Release Supervision.

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.