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Bellamy, Hoeft advance as district court judge nominees
LINCOLN — The state is moving closer to filling a judicial vacancy in Central Nebraska. Gov. Jim Pillen’s office announced Wednesday that the Judicial Nominating Commission forwarded two nominees to the governor for consideration: Melodie Bellamy on Kearney and Tim Hoeft of Holdrege. The nominees are vying to become a district court judge for the 10th Judicial District, which includes Adams, Clay, Franklin, Harlan, Kearney, Nuckolls, Phelps and Webster counties.
Nebraska tops nation in refugee resettlement, advocates call for better support
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska leads the nation in resettling refugees, but community advocates argue that more support is needed. Mohammad Sahill of the Nebraska Afghan Community Center said transportation and housing were significant concerns during the Omaha Refugee Housing Planning Study. "I think one thing we saw was that...
Vargas leads Bacon in campaign cash after Q2 in U.S. House race
OMAHA — Democratic donors in and beyond Nebraska’s borders are focusing more money and attention this year on the Omaha-area rematch race for the U.S. House. From April 1 to June 30, Democratic challenger State Sen. Tony Vargas of Omaha outraised the four-term Republican incumbent, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Papillion.
Arcadia’s Hornickel achieves national gold medal for photography
Arcadia junior and soon-to-be senior Trysten Hornickel’s photograph was recently selected to receive a Gold Medal in the National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The distinction comes after her work, titled “Angry Bird” was selected as a Nebraska regional award winner this past spring. Hornickel’s work was...
Nebraska State Fair Board to Meet Friday
3. Inform Public of Open Meetings Act Posting Location. 5. June Financial Reports – Joe Stump, AMGL and Jaime Parr. 6. Board Committee and Representative Business and Reports. a.Events – Brett Lindstrom. b.Facilities Planning – Tom Schellpeper. c.Agriculture – Dawn Caldwell. d.Finance – Lanna Hubbard.
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