Media Releases
LINCOLN – PaTricia A. Freeman, Papillion; Daniel R. Fridrich, Omaha; Kristen D. Mickey, Scottsbluff; Patrick R. Runge, Omaha; and George A. Thompson, Papillion, have submitted applications for appointment as Court of Appeals Judge in the Fourth Judicial District consisting of portions of Douglas and...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation WHAT: 5th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Rachel A. Daugherty, Presiding WHEN: Monday, March 3, 2025 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Merrick County Courthouse 1510 18 th Street Central City, NE 68826 WHY: For problem...
The Nebraska Supreme Court will pilot a new livestream project aimed at providing remote viewing of the Judicial Nominating Commission hearing on February 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom #316, Douglas County Courthouse, Omaha, Nebraska. Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke will preside over the hearing...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Butler County Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Butler County Problem-Solving Court graduation WHO: Judge Tina Marroquin, Presiding WHEN: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Butler County Courthouse 451 N. 5th Street David City, NE 68632 WHY: For problem...
LINCOLN – Matthew A. Headley and Michael L. Long, both of Norfolk, have submitted applications for appointment as District Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District which consists of Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties. The vacancy is due to Judge Mark A. Johnson...
LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice John R. Freudenberg, the Judicial Nominating Commission for Court of Appeals in the Fourth Judicial District will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 20, 2025, beginning at 9:30 a.m. CST, at the Sarpy County Courthouse, County Boardroom, 1210 Golden...
Judge of the Court of Appeals, Fourth Appellate Judicial District, David K. Arterburn, has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2025. In his letter to the Governor and the Chief Justice, Arterburn wrote, “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the State of Nebraska for the past twenty...
LINCOLN – Elizabeth A. Beninato, Grant A. Forsberg, Michael W. Jensen, Joseph J. Kehm, Ryan M. Lindberg, Patrick R. Runge, and Ryan J. Wiesen, all of Omaha, have submitted applications for appointment as District Court Judge in the 4th Judicial District which consists of Douglas County. The vacancy...
Judges in Nebraska’s 5th Judicial District have chosen a new clerk magistrate for Nance County who will also serve the district court as an ex officio clerk. Aaron Benson will serve as clerk of both courts beginning Friday, February 7, 2025. Noting the county and district court responsibilities...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sarpy County Wellness Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Sarpy County Wellness Court graduation and celebration WHO: Judge Stefanie Martinez, Presiding WHEN: Friday, February 21, 2025 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Sarpy County Courthouse 1210 Golden Gate Drive Papillion, NE WHY: For problem...