by Alex | 5 Jun 2025 | 2025, Top Stories, Judicial, Recent Posts
The Cornhusker Boys’ State Judicial Committees convened on Tuesday, June 3, to kick off the judicial process for this year’s program. Three committees gathered (two from each county and one state committee) to review candidates seeking appointments for District Judge and for the State Supreme Court. On Wednesday morning, finalists met with the Governor of Boys’ State for final selections. Final appointments are listed below.
2025 Cornhusker Boys’ State Final Judicial Appointments
Chief Justice
Josiah Bitker – Lincoln North Star High School, (Lincoln, NE) (Bataan)
Associate Justices – Yochum County
Matthew Wood – Millard North High School, (Omaha, NE) (Valley Forge)
Alden McKnight – Plattsmouth High School, (Plattsmouth, NE) (Valley Forge)
Brett Kalhoff – Exeter-Miligan High School, (Exeter, NE) (Gettysburg)
Associate Justices – LaCoursiere County
Finnian O. Hartman- Elkhorn High School, (Omaha, NE) (Manila Bay)
Blake Rodewald – McCook High School, (McCook, NE) (Bataan)
Roosevelt August Wilken – Millard South High School, (Omaha, NE) (Belleau Wood)
District Judges – Yochum County
Grant Kuta – Boone Central High School, (Albion, NE) (Bunker Hill)
Braden Sanders – Omaha Northwest High School, (Omaha, NE) (Valley Forge)
District Judges – LaCoursiere County
Mason Luke Hynes – Kearney Catholic High School, (Kearney, NE) (Alamo)
Vishwa Ravichandran – Millard North High School, (Omaha, NE) (Bataan)
The Judicial program resumed on Wednesday, June 4, as attorneys were assigned cases. County District Courts will hear five current United States Supreme Court cases.
by Eric | 5 Jun 2025 | 2025, General Election, Top Stories
Lucas S. Noll of Omaha’s Westside High School and Rodney G. Tuttle Jr. of Papillion-LaVista South High School are the two finalists competing to become the 2025 Governor of American Legion Cornhusker Boys’ State.
Results General and Governor Primary (1)
by Eric | 5 Jun 2025 | 2025, Featured Stories
10/11 News Visits Cornhusker Boys’ State. Grace McDonald of 10/11’s Pure Nebraska program visited with Governor Grant Ruma and two delegates about their experience at the camp. See the full interview here: https://www.1011now.com/video/2025/06/05/cornhusker-boys-state-delegates-establish-mock-government-lincoln/
by Eric | 5 Jun 2025 | 2025, Top Stories
By: Dallas & Ethan
[Lincoln, NE] – Chants of “Pillen” roared out following the Governor’s nearly hour-long Q&A with Boys’ State. Governor Pillen emphasized the importance of genuine communication, strong personal convictions, and a never-give-up attitude. Pillen answered questions across a wide range of topics, including his faith journey, leadership styles, immigration, the state’s recent budget deficit, women’s sports, and his childhood.
Before the Governor’s address on Wednesday, a spontaneous wave of chants swept through Boys’ State as cities took turns shouting, “We love [city name]!” with each city joyfully replying, “We love you!” The moment was a powerful display of unity, brotherhood, and the infectious positivity that defines the Boys’ State experience.
by Tony | 5 Jun 2025 | 2025, Uncategorized
By Dallas
John Gage with Americans for Prosperity and Darcy Tromanhauser and Cesar Garcia from Nebraska Appleseed discuss the pressing issue of immigration. The speakers painted the problems facing the United States and Nebraska and presented potential solutions. Staters had the opportunity to ask questions and raise other concerns.
