Ricketts appoints Homolka as new Fifth District judge

Luzum also considered for appointment

  • Homolka was chosen by Gov. Ricketts to serve in the position vacated by former judge.
    Homolka was chosen by Gov. Ricketts to serve in the position vacated by former judge.
Lynelle Homolka of Central City was appointed Thursday by Gov. Pete Ricketts to serve as county court judge in the Fifth District, which includes Hamilton, Boone, Butler, Colfax, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and York counties. “Obviously I’m very honored and humbled by the appointment,” Homolka said in a phone interview. “I know that there will be some big shoes to fill. I…

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