Sidney's Judge Weimer receives Distinguished Judge award

Judge Derek Weimer of the District Court in Sidney was honored with one of the Nebraska Supreme Court’s highest awards in early October at the Court’s 2024 meeting in LaVista. Weimer was awarded the Improvement of the Judicial System award by Chief Justice Mike Heavican at the Court’s annual judicial awards luncheon. Also awarded was Judge Alfred Corey of the County Court in Grand Island, who received the Improvement of Community Relations award. These awards recognize judiciary members for exceptional projects and accomplishments that go beyond their regular judicial duties.

Weimer began his...