Gov. Dave Heineman appointed William B. Cassel of O’Neill as a Nebraska Supreme Court justice. Cassel was elevated from a Nebraska Court of Appeals judge. Cassel (left) and Secretary Gale are pictured during a May 9 swearing-in ceremony for Cassel at the State Capitol.

Shown at the swearing-in ceremony are Justice William B. Cassel (center) flanked by his wife, Audrey, and Secretary Gale.