MEDIA ADVISORY: Central Nebraska Adult Drug Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Central Nebraska Adult Drug Court Graduation WHO: Judge Patrick Lee, Presiding WHEN: Friday, April 3, 2026 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Buffalo County Courthouse 1512 Central Avenue Kearney, NE WHY: For Problem-Solving Court...

LINCOLN – Benjamin D. Borgmann, Beemer; Bradley A. Ewalt, Stanton; Danielle J. Fliam, Lincoln; Chelsey R. Hartner, Madison; Ted M. Lohrberg, Pierce; and Nicholas S. Matney, South Sioux City, have submitted applications for appointment as County Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District which...

Yuri Cole, who previously worked as the Assistant County Courtroom Clerk in Keith County, has been selected to serve as Keith County Court Clerk Magistrate in Ogallala. Her official work as Clerk Magistrate began March 2, 2026. “Yuri’s experience and calm demeanor equip her to navigate challenges...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge David Bargen, Presiding WHEN: Monday, March 9, 2026 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Saline County District Courtroom 204 South High Street Wilber, NE WHY: For problem...

LINCOLN – Lisa M. Gonzalez, Justin J. Hall, Erin K. Hurley, Michael W. Jensen, Aimee S. Melton, Patrick R. Runge, and David M. Wear, all of Omaha, have submitted applications for appointment as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District, which consists of Douglas County. The vacancy is due...

LINCOLN – Jessica A. Murphy and Ashley J. Stark, both of Lincoln, have submitted applications for appointment as District Court Judge in the Third Judicial District, which consists of Lancaster County. The vacancy is due to the retirement of Judge Jodi L. Nelson. The public hearing of the Judicial...

LINCOLN – Matthew C. Boyle, Stacie A. Goding, and Martin R. Klein, all of Grand Island, have submitted applications for appointment as County Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District, which consists of Buffalo and Hall counties. The vacancy is due to Judge Arthur S. Wetzel’s resignation. The...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court Celebrates Graduation WHO: Judge John Marsh, Presiding WHEN: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Buffalo County Courthouse 1512 Central Avenue Kearney, NE 68847 WHY: For...

LINCOLN – Mark L. Kovarik, Gering; Danielle J. Fliam, Lincoln; Paul A. Payne, Lyman; and Paul W. Snyder, Scottsbluff, have submitted applications for appointment as County Court Judge in the Twelfth Judicial District which consists of Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, Dawes, Deuel, Garden, Grant, Kimball...

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Derek R. Vaughn, the Judicial Nominating Commission for District Court in the Third Judicial District will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 23, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m., in the Supreme Court Courtroom, State Capitol Building, Lincoln, Nebraska...