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A Neligh man facing one count of assault by strangulation or suffocation, a Class IIIA felony, and one count of commit child abuse intentional/no injury, a Class IIIA felony, requested a continuance during the Dec. 16 session of Antelope County District Court. Ray M. Connot, 60, of Neligh, made the request. Connot is represented by Nate Stratton of Norfolk. The Honorable Mark Johnson approved the motion and ordered Connot to appear March 25. A jury trial in the case was scheduled for April 20. Bond, set at $50,000 - 10%, with...
Antelope County will be searching for a new public defender after Monday's announcement that current man in the position, Patrick P. Carney, will advance to the county judgeship. Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Carney on Monday. He will serve the Seventh Judicial District, which consists of Antelope, Cuming, Madison, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties. Carney founded Carney Law PC LLO in Norfolk where he handles a variety of legal issues including criminal...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS December 9, 2025 Neligh, Nebraska Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Dec. 2, 2025, BOC meeting. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: MELVIN AHLERS ps 24.00; AMAZON ex 105.59; AMERITAS ins 22,777.10; AMY PICKREL ex 20.00; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 234.00; APPEARA ex 80.50; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 6,269.90; FIRSTNET ut 643.48; BEAR GRAPHICS ex 572.17; BECKY KERKMAN ex 20.00; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 824.97;...
A 63-year-old Norfolk woman was scheduled to appear for arraignment before The Honorable Mark Johnson, Nov. 26, in Antelope County District Court. Denise Blevins was unable to appear due to a medical emergency of a family member. Public Defender Patrick Carney requested a continuance. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith did not object, Johnson set arraignment for Dec. 16. Blevins is charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance, a Class IV felony. Blevins was arrested June 17, during a traffic stop, when Antelope County Deputy...
A 21-year-old Beatrice man facing charges in two cases appeared before The Honorable Mark Johnson, Nov. 26, in Antelope County District Court. Thomas Warnke appeared for a pretrial hearing and 414 hearing in both cases. He is charged with one count of first degree sexual assault, a Class IIA felony, and one count of attempt of a Class IIA felony, a Class IIA felony. The defendant’s attorney, Dustin Garrison, requested continuances, due to appeals filed with the court earlier in the week. Johnson continued the case to Dec. 16, and ordered at s...
The Honorable Mark Johnson pronounced sentencing for Rowdy L. Burke, 54, of Elgin during the Nov. 26 session of Antelope County District Court. Burke previously pleaded guilty to one count of driving while revoked from DUI/refusal, a Class IV felony. Prior to sentencing, defense counsel, Martin Klein, presented the presentence investigation report, with comments regarding the recommendations from Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith. Johnson sentenced Burke to 12 months probation, and revoked Burke’s driver’s license for 15 years. An ign...
A plea agreement was reached in a case involving Antwan J. Deleon, of Neligh, who faced charges stemming from a theft at a Neligh business. Terms of the agreement were announced Nov. 26 during Antelope County District Court. Per the agreement, count one - unauthorized use of a financial transaction device/$5,000+ - will be dismissed if Deleon pleads guilty to the second count. Additionally both parties agreed to a term of probation, and the defendant will be required to pay restitution to Reinke’s Farm and City Service. Deleon withdrew a not g...
On Nov. 18, The Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District advanced three names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen. Patrick P. Carney, Norfolk; Chelsey R. Hartner, Madison; and Dennis W. Morland, Norfolk., will be considered to fill a vacancy open due to the appointment of Judge Michael L. Long to the district court. The district consists of Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton and Wayne counties....
A 23-year-old Lincoln man will have his case consolidated with another case, following a motion by Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith during a Nov. 19 hearing in Antelope County Court. Defense attorneys Pat Carney and Preston Koehler did not object. Dillan Knapp faces one count of assault-cause bodily injury, a Class I misdemeanor. His case will be consolidated with a case involving Darren Stewart. Judge Donna Taylor ordered a list of witnesses and exhibits be provided to all parties by Nov. 29. Knapp will appear Jan. 9 for a jury trial. Bond,...
A 48-year-old Neligh man received a continuance in Antelope County Court case where he is charged with one count of no operator’s license/non-waiverable a Class III misdemeanor. Raymond F. Poli appeared for arraignment and requested counsel. The Honorable Donna Taylor deemed Poli indigent and appointed Antelope County Public Defender Patrick Carney. On Nov. 24, Carney entered a motion to withdraw as counsel, due to a conflict of interest. Taylor ordered Poli to appear Dec. 3 for further arraignment. ••• Jordan D. Melhado, 20, of Wayne, entered...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOVEMBER 17, 2025 Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9:30 a.m. and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Nov. 12, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA NOVEMBER 10, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Nov. 4, 2025, BOC meeting. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: A & J TOWING ex 315.00; AMERITAS ins 23,840.00; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 68.00; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 200,000.00; APPEARA ex 81.34; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,597.65; FIRSTNET ut 643.48; BENCHMARK GOV SOL ex 73.70; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 212.95; BCBS ins 81,691.17; BROGAN...
A 44-year-old man will spend at least the next 24 1/2 years behind bars after being convicted of several burglaries in multiple northeast Nebraska counties in 2024. In Antelope County District Court on Oct. 29, Judge James Kube sentenced Suni Raine Moone, also known as Jeshua Divis, to 31 to 43 years in prison for four counts of burglary and two theft charges. Since Moone has previously been convicted of felonies and sentenced to prison, each of these sentences includes a habitual criminal enhancement, which means Moone faces a mandatory...
An attorney representing a 38-year-old Plainview man facing one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person - 1st, a Class 1D felony, requested a continuance during Antelope County District Court, on Oct. 29, after his client did not appear in the courtroom. Attorney James Walz told the Honorable James Kube that Christopher Beltz’s failure to appear was due to a family emergency. Kube called a recess so Walz could contact his client. Following the recess, Walz made a motion to continue the pretrial conference. Antelope County A...
Nathaniel T. Eckstrom, Chelsey R. Hartner, both of Madison; Patrick P. Carney, Matthew A. Headley, Dennis W. Morland, all of Norfolk; Jerrod P. Jaeger, Fremont, and Christian H. Mirch, Omaha, have submitted applications for appointment as County Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District which consists of Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties. The vacancy is due to the appointment of Judge Michael L. Long to the District Court. The second public hearing of the Judicial Nominating Commission will be held at the...
A plea agreement involving a 30-year-old Tilden man was reached and outlined during the Oct. 29 session of Antelope County District Court. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith informed the Honorable James G. Kube that Hunter E. Ashburn Taylor agreed to enter a guilty plea to amended charges of terroristic threats, a Class IIIA felony. Kube ordered a presentence investigation and instructed the defendant to meet with the probation officer to compete the report. Ashburn Taylor will make a return visit to the courtroom for sentencing on Dec. 16....
A 60-year-old Neligh man appeared for arraignment before the Honorable James G. Kube in Antelope County District Court on Oct. 29. Ray M. Connot faces one county of strangulation, a Class IIIA felony, and one count of child abuse, a Class IIIA felony, on charges stemming from a July 5 incident in Neligh. Connot pleaded not guilty to both charges. Kube seta pretrial conference for Dec. 16, and announced a jury trial will begin Feb. 17. Bond, set at $50,000-=10%, remains in effect with several conditions, including the defendant appear as...
A 67-year-old Orchard man will spend time in jail after being sentenced in a case dating back to 2022. Russell L. Meyer appeared in Antelope County Court, Oct. 15, on one count of failure to appear when on bail - misdemeanor, a Class II misdemeanor. He pleaded guilty to the charge. The Honorable Donna Taylor sentenced Meyer to 10 days in the Antelope County Jail. Meyer was also ordered to pay court costs. He was remanded to the custody of the Antelope County Sheriff. ••• Connor W. Soles, 19, of Springview, pleaded guilty to one count of crimi...
Judge Donna Taylor presided over a number of hearings during an Oct. 15 session of Antelope County Court. A continuance was granted for a 48-year-old Neligh man facing one count of DUI-.15+ OR refusal (1 prior conviction), a Class I misdemeanor; and one count of willful reckless driving-1st offense, a Class III misdemeanor. Jesse J. Borer, represented by Brad Montag, motioned for a continuance, which Taylor granted. Borer will appear Nov. 19. ••• Micah J. Chvatal, 32, of Wahoo, appeared for a pretrial hearing on a count of DUI-a...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OCTOBER 15, 2025 The Holt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session as per adjournment with all members present. This meeting publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S. 1943. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Oct. 8, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. Chairman Tielke convened the meeting at 9:45 a.m., and informed the public of the location of the Open Meeting Poster. Motion by Paxton, second by Breiner, to approve...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA OCT. 14, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Oct. 7, 2025, BOC meeting. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMAZON ex 56.11; AMERITAS ins 22,292.12; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 337.00; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 810.17; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 800,320.00; ANTELOPE CO 4-H COUNCIL ex 200.00; APPEARA ex 71.12; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,586.40; FIRSTNET ut 667.85; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 160.96;...
District Court Judge James G. Kube of the 7th Judicial District has announced his retirement, effective Oct. 31. Kube served the 7th District, comprised of Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties, since his appointment in 2009. In his announcement letter to the governor, Kube commended court staff district-wide, as well as the legal community and reflected on serving in the judiciary. Throughout his tenure, Kube has served as a dedicated member of the Northeast...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA OCTOBER 7, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approve minutes of Sept. 9 and 16 Board of Commissioner meetings and Budget Hearing. Public comments. Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer’s fund balance report, treasurer’s sweep account report, treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue report, clerk of the district court report, Imprest Pledge Collateral. Zoning administrator report: permit report and approved admin...
A 67-year-old Orchard man will be sentenced Oct. 22 for a case that started its way through the court system in 2021. Antelope County Judge Donna Taylor set the sentencing date during an Oct. 1 session of Antelope County Court. Russell L. Meyer faces one count of criminal trespass-2nd degree, a Class III misdemeanor; and one count of disturbing the peace, a Class III misdemeanor. Meyer requested to remove the public defender as counsel and told Taylor he planned to represent himself. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith asked Taylor to appoint...
Jesse J. Borer, 48, of Neligh, appeared in Antelope County Court, Oct. 1. He faces one count of DUI-.15+ OR refusal (1 prior conviction), a Class I misdemeanor; and one count of willful reckless driving-1st offense, a Class III misdemeanor. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith advised Judge Donna Taylor that Borer tested posited for THC. Defense attorney Brad Montag said Borer legally purchased a gummy from a vape shop. Taylor ordered Borer not to possess or use any illegal substances or anything from a vape shop and continued the hearing to...
