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Announcing our 2026 youth leadership cohorts

Announcing our 2026 youth leadership cohorts

  • Snow-Redfern Foundation

Snow-Redfern Foundation announces its 2026 Root2Rise and Young Men Rising youth leadership cohorts, offering virtual sessions and scholarships to Nebraska youth.

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Snow-Redfern Foundation announces 2026 partnership project awardees

Snow-Redfern Foundation announces 2026 partnership project awardees

  • Snow-Redfern Foundation

Snow-Redfern Foundation announces its 2026 Partnership Project grants, supporting organizations with $10,000 awards and a year-long virtual learning lab.

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Discolored water in areas of Gering

Discolored water in areas of Gering

  • City of Gering Nebraska

Due to a water main break, Gering’s water system has temporary manganese-related discoloration. Hydrant flushing is underway and normal color is expected soon.

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Douglas County Young Adult Court holds graduation

Douglas County Young Adult Court holds graduation

  • State Court Administrator

Douglas County Young Adult Court held a May 20, 2026, graduation in Omaha recognizing participants who completed its intensive, treatment-focused program.

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Temporary closure of Elm Street intersection in Gering

Temporary closure of Elm Street intersection in Gering

  • City of Gering Nebraska

The City of Gering announces a temporary closure of the Elm Street intersection off Kimball Avenue from May 26 to June 4 and urges travelers to use caution.

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Electric power update for city of Gering

Electric power update for city of Gering

  • City of Gering Nebraska

City of Gering officials report WAPA is repairing main breakers feeding the city’s power system and may finish by May 29, with staff on standby for outages.

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Memorial Day garbage route schedule in Gering

Memorial Day garbage route schedule in Gering

  • City of Gering Nebraska

City of Gering offices will close Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day. Monday residential and commercial garbage routes move to Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

2026 United Way golf tournament at Skyview Golf Course

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United Way of Western Nebraska’s 2026 golf tournament at Skyview Golf Course supports local nonprofits through Community Impact grants across western Nebraska.

Color dash 5K registrations open in Sidney

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Registration is open for the 8th Annual United Way Color Dash 5K on June 20, 2026, in Sidney, supporting local nonprofits and community impact initiatives.

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Memorial Day garbage route schedule in Gering

Memorial Day garbage route schedule in Gering

    City of Gering offices will close Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day. Monday residential and commercial garbage routes move to Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

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    Frost and Bridger Wallace highlight dual credit success

    Frost and Bridger Wallace highlight dual credit success

      Twin brothers Frost and Bridger Wallace earned both Gering High School diplomas and WNCC associate degrees, highlighting growing dual credit opportunities in Gering.

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      Meet the 2026 Hempel scholarship recipients

      Meet the 2026 Hempel scholarship recipients

        The 2026 Hempel Memorial Scholarship honors two Nebraska students, Kinzie Bridge and Ryan Ragsdale, for their leadership, service and future academic goals.

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        Nebraska bar admissions general instructions FAQs

        Nebraska bar admissions general instructions FAQs

          Nebraska bar admissions FAQs covering MPRE, exam and motion fees, filing deadlines, laptop use, fingerprinting, refunds and application procedures.

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          Reapplication for Nebraska bar admission by exam

          Reapplication for Nebraska bar admission by exam

            Guidance for Nebraska bar exam reapplicants, including new application requirements, deadlines, fingerprints, amendments and non-ADA accommodation requests.

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            Application for admission by examination in Nebraska

            Application for admission by examination in Nebraska

            • nebraskajudicial.gov

            Nebraska Supreme Court bar admission by examination overview, including application process, fingerprints, MPRE, deadlines, fees, and 2027 UBE exam dates.

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            Application for admission on motion in Nebraska

            Application for admission on motion in Nebraska

            • nebraskajudicial.gov

            Guidance from the Nebraska Supreme Court on applying for admission on motion, including motion types, required documents, fingerprints, payment and forms.

            United Way of Western Nebraska raises $240K for wildfire aid

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            • United Way of Western Nebraska

            United Way of Western Nebraska raised over $240,000 for its Western Nebraska Fire Relief Fund, providing rapid financial aid and long-term wildfire recovery support.

            United Way and Black Hills Energy bring Little Free Pantry to Alliance

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            • United Way of Western Nebraska

            A new Little Free Pantry at United Way of Western Nebraska in Alliance offers 24/7, zero-barrier access to food and essentials through community donations.

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            Jenifer Gompert sworn in as Morrill County clerk magistrate

            Jenifer Gompert sworn in as Morrill County clerk magistrate

            • State Court Administrator

            Jenifer Gompert was sworn in as Morrill County Court clerk magistrate on April 23, 2026, in Bridgeport, Nebraska, after beginning her duties on January 5, 2026.

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            Chief justice proclaims 2026 Problem-Solving Court Month

            Chief justice proclaims 2026 Problem-Solving Court Month

            • State Court Administrator

            Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke issues a 2026 Problem-Solving Court Month proclamation, highlighting drug courts, LB454’s impact, and rising graduation rates in Nebraska.

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            Nebraska history spotlight: Museum of the Fur Trade

            Nebraska history spotlight: Museum of the Fur Trade

            • Nebraska State Historical Society

            The Museum of the Fur Trade in Chadron, Nebraska, preserves fur trade history with exhibits, a reconstructed Bordeaux trading post, and a US250 special exhibit.

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            Gering 4th and 5th grade track meet set for May 4

            Gering 4th and 5th grade track meet set for May 4

            • Gering Public Schools

            Gering Public Schools will host the 7th Annual 4th and 5th Grade Track Meet on May 4, 2026, at the Scottsbluff Track, with separate sessions by grade level.

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            Gering High welding students partner with Legacy Coop

            Gering High welding students partner with Legacy Coop

            • Gering Public Schools

            Gering High School dual credit welding students partnered with Legacy Coop to design and build new branded signage, gaining real-world skills and local connections.

            Small claims court basics and case limits

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            • State Court Administrator

            Small claims court offers a prompt, low-cost way to resolve minor civil disputes over money, property damage or personal property, with case amounts capped at $7,500.

            Application deadline set for Twelfth District county judge

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            • State Court Administrator

            Nebraska seeks additional applicants for a Twelfth Judicial District county court judgeship; applications are due May 22, 2026, with a hearing set for June 12.

            Judicial resources commission hearing set for May 1

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            • State Court Administrator

            The Judicial Resources Commission will hold a May 1, 2026 public hearing in Lincoln, Nebraska, on judicial vacancies and accept oral and written testimony.

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