Nebraska District Court Judge Duane Dougherty of Omaha, Nebraska, was invited to sit with the Nebraska Supreme Court on March 1, 2022. Dougherty heard arguments in the case of In the Matter of Black Hills Natural Gas, LLC Application P-12.32 (S21-0620). In this case, Metropolitan Utilities District...

Nebraska District Court Judge Peter Bataillon of Omaha, Nebraska, was invited to sit with the Nebraska Supreme Court on March 1, 2022. Bataillon heard arguments in the case of Tegra Corporation v. Boeshart, S-21-0547 which is an appeal from the district court’s acceptance and enforcement of a...

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican, the Judicial Nominating Commission for District Judge in the 5th Judicial District (consisting of Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and York Counties) will hold a public hearing in...

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Stephanie F. Stacy, the Judicial Nominating Commission for District Court Judge in the 1 st Judicial District (consisting of Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Saline, and Thayer Counties) will hold a public hearing in...

Ms. Bev Hoagland has been promoted to Chief Probation Officer for District 3J Probation (Separate Juvenile Court for Lancaster County). She began her new position on February 14, 2022. Hoagland remarked, “I am humbled and honored to be selected as the next Chief in District 3J. I look forward to...

York County Court Clerk Magistrate Kathyrn Barnes, York, has retired effective February 11, 2022. She has over 41 years of service with the Judicial Branch. Barnes began her career in York County Court in June 1980 and was appointed clerk magistrate in 2003. “Kathy has been a stable and reliable...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: North Central Problem-Solving Court will celebrate graduation at Custer County in Broken Bow. WHO: Judge Tami Schendt, Host Judge WHEN: Thursday, February 24, 2022 9:00 a.m. WHERE: Custer County Courtroom Custer County Justice...

Chelsie Sparks, current Assistant Clerk, has been selected to serve as Cheyenne county court clerk magistrate in Sidney, Nebraska. Sparks will begin work as clerk magistrate on February 21, 2022. “Chelsie’s experience with the court and years of public service in county government have prepared her...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Cass County Adult Drug Court will be celebrating its first graduation ceremony at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth. WHO: Honorable Michael A. Smith will preside over the graduation from Problem-Solving Court. WHEN...

Nebraska District Court Judge Bryan Meismer of Dakota City, Nebraska, was invited to sit with the Nebraska Supreme Court on February 4, 2022. Meismer heard arguments in the case of State v. Brunsen (21-0354). In this appeal, Brunsen challenges the district court’s denial of his petition to set aside...