Ricketts selects interim Nebraska prisons director

Gov. Pete Ricketts announced Friday that he has selected an interim director to run Nebraska’s prison system when current director Scott Frakes steps down next month.

September 16, 2022Updated: September 16, 2022

By News Channel Nebraska

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