Media Releases
LINCOLN – Nathaniel T. Eckstrom, Chelsey R. Hartner, both of Madison; Patrick P. Carney, Matthew A. Headley, Dennis W. Morland, all of Norfolk; Jerrod P. Jaeger, Fremont, and Christian H. Mirch, Omaha, have submitted applications for appointment as County Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Second Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court Graduation WHAT: The Second Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court will be holding a graduation ceremony and celebration. WHO: Judge Nathan Cox, Presiding WHEN: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Sarpy County Courthouse...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Lancaster County Veteran’s Treatment Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: The Lancaster County Veteran’s Treatment Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Kevin McManaman, Presiding WHEN: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Lancaster County City Council Chambers...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sarpy County Wellness Court Graduation WHAT: Sarpy County Wellness Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Stefanie Martinez, Presiding WHEN: Friday, October 24, 2025 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Sarpy County Courthouse, Courtroom 5 1210 Golden Gate Drive Papillion, NE 68046 WHY: For...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sarpy County Drug Treatment Court Graduation WHAT: The Sarpy County Adult Drug Court will be holding a graduation ceremony and celebration. WHO: Judge Stefanie Martinez, Presiding WHEN: Monday, October 27, 2025 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Sarpy County Boardroom 1210 Golden Gate Drive Papillion...
Sue Kissinger, Chief Deputy Probation Officer in District 10, has been selected as Chief Probation Officer for District 10, consisting of Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, Webster, Kearney, Phelps, Harlan and Franklin Counties. Sue will begin her new role on November 1, 2025. Sue earned her Bachelor of Science...
District Court Judge James G. Kube of the 7th Judicial District has announced his retirement, effective October 31, 2025. Judge Kube served the 7th District, comprised of Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties, since his appointment in 2009. In his announcement letter...
County Court Judge Arthur S. Wetzel of the 9th Judicial District has announced his retirement, effective January 2, 2026. Judge Wetzel served the 9th District, comprised of Hall and Buffalo counties since his appointment in 2011. In his announcement letter to the governor, Judge Wetzel commended the...
LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice John R. Freudenberg, the Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court in the Seventh Judicial District held its first public hearing on the qualifications of two candidates who previously submitted their names to fill the vacancy in the office of...
Conestoga High School students will get a firsthand look at the judicial process from inside their school when the Nebraska Supreme Court convenes at Conestoga High School on November 5, 2025. The event has been made possible through the invitation of Principal Rob Geise. Court of Appeals Judge...