By Associated Press - Thursday, March 27, 2014

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The names of two people have been forwarded to the governor for his consideration in filling an open judgeship in eastern Nebraska’s 5th Judicial District.

A judicial nominating commission selected Rachel Daugherty, of Grand Island, and Jason Mielak, of Columbus, for interviews and a decision by Gov. Dave Heineman.

The district court opening was created by the retirement of Judge Michael Owens, who was appointed to the post in 1996.

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The 5th District covers Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward and York counties.

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