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TSCI inmate death

June 8, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-13) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

  • General
  • Press Release
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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RTC: PFA Grow Program Graduates

RTC: PFA Grow Program Graduates

June 5, 2026

Congratulations to the recent graduates of the Prison Fellowship Academy’s (PFA) Grow Program at the Reception and Treatment Center! The Grow Program…

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  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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Missing inmate arrested

June 2, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-12) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

  • General
  • Press Release
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
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Physical Plant: New Facility Updates

Physical Plant: New Facility Updates

June 2, 2026

The new multi‑custody facility in Lincoln continues to take shape, thanks to the exceptional work of our construction partners. Their expertise and…

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  • 2028 Facility
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NCCW: Coaching Day

NCCW: Coaching Day

June 1, 2026

The 10th RISE Cohort at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) participated in a Coaching Day. Community volunteers, including a large…

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  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
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Amanda Eckmann

Inmate missing from community corrections facility

June 1, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-11) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

  • General
  • Press Release
  • Central Office (CO)
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Corrections Month Recap

Corrections Month Recap

May 29, 2026

Congratulations to all of this year’s NDCS Annual Awards honorees. Each teammate recognized demonstrates the professionalism, leadership, courage,…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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TSCI: Corrections Appreciation Popcorn

TSCI: Corrections Appreciation Popcorn

May 28, 2026

Teammates at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institute (TSCI) were treated to popcorn in celebration of #CorrectionsAppreciationMonth. A variety of…

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  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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Above and Beyond Awards: Partnership

Above and Beyond Awards: Partnership

May 28, 2026

Persevere has been an exceptional partner to NDCS, bringing technology education, life skills development, and true wraparound support to the…

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  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
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2026 Above and Beyond Awards: Special Team Member

Above and Beyond Awards: Special Team Member

May 27, 2026

Corporal Trevino’s leadership and forward thinking approach have strengthened the CERT’s performance, morale, and operational readiness. He mentors…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
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