LINCOLN – Greg M. Ariza, Lincoln; Shane M. Cochran, Kearney; Chawnta M. Durham, North Platte; Stephen B. King, North Platte; Terry L. VanEaton, Lexington; and Tyler J. Volkmer, Brady, have submitted applications for appointment as District Court Judge in the 11th Judicial District which consists of Arthur, Chase, Dawson, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow, and Thomas counties. The vacancy is due to the resignation of Judge Matthew D. Neher.

The second public hearing of the Judicial Nominating Commission will be held at the Dawson County Courthouse, 700 North Washington Street, District Courtroom, 3rd Floor, Lexington, Nebraska, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The Commission will interview all applicants for the office at that time.