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Governor’s Youth Advisory Council Seeks Applicants

Published by admin on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – The Governor’s Youth Advisory Council is seeking new members.

“The young Nebraskans on this council will be some of the future leaders who will help grow Nebraska in the years to come,” Gov. Pete Ricketts said in a news release.

Members meet quarterly to discuss issues impacting youth, review pending legislation, learn about politics and share this information with their individual communities. Up to 25 young people can serve on the council, which is facilitated by Nebraska Children and Families Foundations.

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County Health Employee Gets Recognized for Her Leadership

Published by admin on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 12:00am

Leah Casanave, the dynamic supervisor of the Douglas County Health Department’s STD Control Program, was recognized recently as one of the inaugural 40 Under 40 in Public Health by the de Beaumont Foundation.

Casanave holds a bachelor’s degree from Creighton University and a master’s degree and doctorate in public health from the University of Kentucky in addition to a Global Health Certificate from the school. She joined the Douglas County Health Department three years ago and already has left an indelible mark on the area, according to a news release.

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Legal Aid of Nebraska: Music, Games, Pups Celebrate Omaha Gives! Contributions

Published by admin on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 12:00am

Legal Aid of Nebraska hosted a family-friendly celebration with live music, dogs and yard games at Turner Park last Wednesday.

The event marked the Omaha Gives! campaign, during which the nonprofit raised $9,328 from 90 donors, according to the campaign website run by the Omaha Community Foundation.

Executive Director Milo Mumgaard said the money raised would be matched by a donor, who is also matching gifts during similar events in Grand Island, North Platte and Lincoln. The annual Give to Lincoln Day will be held May 30.

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Awards Honor Law Enforcement Efforts Across Nebraska

Published by admin on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 12:00am

Several awards were presented during the 32nd annual Nebraska Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee Criminal Justice and County Attorney’s Conference.

The three-day conference, held May 15-17 in Kearney, brought together more than 250 local, state and federal law enforcement officials and prosecutors.

“The conference is designed to bring training to law enforcement officials and prosecutors in the latest topics impacting the criminal justice system,” according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Joseph P. Kelly’s Office.

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Former ABA President Remembered As Open Government Advocate

Published by admin on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 12:00am

The American Bar Association announced Tuesday that former association president Talbot “Sandy” D’Alemberte passed away Monday at age 85.

D’Alemberte served as ABA president in 1991-92. He was considered one of the leading advocates for human and civil rights around the world, a pioneer of dispute resolution, a constitutional expert and a champion of open government, according to an ABA news release.

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MCC, No More Empty Pots Partner to Offer Workforce Training In Culinary Arts

Published by admin on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 12:00am

Metropolitan Community College is teaming up with the nonprofit No More Empty Pots to provide workforce training opportunities to individuals interested in culinary careers.

The 15-week, noncredit Culinary Workforce Training Program from No More Empty Pots will be taught by MCC culinary instructors and will provide skills training, work experience, career development and job support to prepare participants for entry-level jobs in the food and beverage industry, according to MCC.

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Nebraska Purple Heart Flight: Purple Heart Recipients, Gold Star Families Visit D.C.

Published by admin on Mon, 05/27/2019 - 12:00am

Patrick Meyer didn’t understand what was happening at first.

A photographer in the truck with him got out of the vehicle in a combat zone in Iraq, and the U.S. Army sergeant followed him to drag him back into the truck.

“Over in Iraq, he was in my truck, and he started to get out, and he got down after I told him not to, and he took one shot,” Meyer said. “As I was pulling him in the truck, that’s when I got wounded and he got wounded a second time.”

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Forsberg Appointed to County Bench

Published by admin on Mon, 05/27/2019 - 12:00am

Attorney Grant A. Forsberg of Omaha will join the bench of the Douglas County Court.

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts announced his appointment of Forsberg to the County Court of the Fourth Judicial District on Thursday.

Forsberg, 52, is an attorney in private practice at Forsberg Law PC LLO, where he specializes in corporate and business law, real estate law and litigation, including personal injury, workers’ compensation and family law.

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Thelen Named Next Papillion City Attorney

Published by admin on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 12:00am

Papllion – The City of Papillion selected Alan Thelen as its next city attorney, anticipating the retirement of Karla Rupiper later this summer.

Thelen, a deputy city attorney for the City of Omaha, will serve as co-attorney with Rupiper until her planned retirement in August.

“I’m looking forward to the opportunity with the City of Papillion,” Thelen told The Daily Record in an email. “I’ve enjoyed my 28 years of practicing municipal law with the City of Omaha, and I’m excited to take on some new challenges with Papillion.”

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MADD Honors 27 Heroes Who Kept Nebraska Safe From Drunk Drivers

Published by admin on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – MADD Nebraska honored local heroes during their annual Hero Awards Event at Wilderness Ridge.

The award winners were selected by committee for their strong dedication to keeping Nebraska safe from the dangers of impaired driving and underage drinking through direct law enforcement, prosecution, probation or education and awareness.

These honorees are among the best of our state and were honored for the outstanding work during the 2018 year, according to a MADD Nebraska news release.

The award winners are:

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