Warning: Jury Phone Scam »; U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska announces next Chief Probation Officer; FEDERAL COURT CLOSING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025, AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2025

=== Warning: Jury Phone Scam » ===

WARNING – Jury Phone Scam The U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska has recently received multiple reports from individuals who received fraudulent phone calls from scammers claiming to be U.S. Marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials seeking to collect a fine in lieu of arrest for failing to report for jury duty. To appear more credible, the scammers may spoof the court’s phone number in the caller ID, provide information such as badge numbers and names of actual federal judges and law enforcement officials, and courthouse addresses. The court urges the public not to provide money or personal or financial information to unknown callers, even if they sound legitimate. The initial contact between the court and a prospective juror will be through the U.S. Mail. Persons receiving such jury scam calls are encouraged to report them to the local Federal Bureau of Investigation at 402-493-8688 or https://tips.fbi.gov and to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov. For additional information about scams relating to jury service:  Warning About New Jury "eJuror" Scam  https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-fbi-urge-public- report-phone-scams; and  www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/jury-service/juror-scams. 06/11/2024

=== U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska announces next Chief Probation Officer ===

United States District Court District of Nebraska Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse 111 South 18th Plaza, Suite 3141 Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1322 ROBERT F. ROSSITER, JR. Chief United States District Judge Phone: (402) 661-7310 JANUARY 8, 2026 PRESS RELEASE The judges of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska announced today that Aaron Kurtenbach has been selected to serve as the district’s next Chief Probation Officer. He will lead the district’s Office of Probation and Pretrial Services upon the retirement of the district’s current Chief Probation Officer, Douglas (“Doug”) Steensma, on April 30, 2026. Kurtenbach is an alumnus of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice; and Bellevue University, where he earned his master’s degree in Security Management—Homeland Security. He has 21 years of experience in state and federal probation systems, most recently serving as the Assistant Deputy Chief of the office he soon will lead. The Office of Probation and Pretrial Services is composed of 55 officers and support staff working throughout Nebraska to supervise and rehabilitate federal defendants on pretrial release, probation, and post-incarceration release. The officers also assist judges through the preparation of pretrial reports and presentence investigation reports. The District Court’s Chief Judge, Robert F. Rossiter, Jr., said, “Aaron’s depth of experience and proven leadership make him exceptionally well qualified and uniquely prepared to lead our Probation and Pretrial Services Office. The judges of our district are confident that he will uphold and build upon the tradition of excellence that has earned our office national respect. We are also deeply grateful to Doug Steensma for his outstanding leadership and dedicated service to the Court.” For further information, contact: Chief Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. United States District Court District of Nebraska Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse 111 South 18th Plaza, Suite 3210 Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 661-7310

=== FEDERAL COURT CLOSING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025, AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2025 ===

UNITED STATES DISTRICT AND BANKRUPTCY COURTS DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COURT CLOSING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025, AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2025 Chief United States District Judge Robert Rossiter and Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge Thomas Saladino have ordered the Federal Courts in Omaha and Lincoln to be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025. In the event of an emergency, please contact the appropriate agency at the number listed below. Agency Phone Number U.S. District Court Clerk U.S. Bankruptcy Court Clerk 402-661-7350 402-661-7444 U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services 402-661-7555