Bellevue Police Investigate Late Night Shooting
On Thursday, March 13th, 2025, at approximately 10:26 p.m., Bellevue Police Officers responded to an apartment building in the 1400 block of south Galvin Road regarding shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers located a twenty-one (21) year old male, who had sustained a gunshot wound(s). Officers and Bellevue Fire personnel performed lifesaving measures, and the…
Annual Lied Activity Center Spring Craft Fair Set for Saturday, March 15
Updated List of Vendors Included This Saturday, March 15th, marks the eagerly awaited annual Lied Activity Center Spring Craft Fair. Since its inception in 2016 this event has grown each year, transforming into a premier gathering and solidifying its status as one of the largest of its kind not only in Sarpy County but across…
Bellevue Police Provide Update on January Homicide
On Monday, January 20, 2025, at approximately 7:56 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 7500 block of South 50th Street regarding a twenty-one (21) year old male who had sustained a gunshot wound. Officers and Bellevue Fire personnel performed lifesaving measures, as the victim was in critical condition. The victim was transported by…
Omaha Bakery Closes Doors in Bellevue and Elkhorn
The Omaha Bakery in Bellevue has officially closed its doors. The Omaha Bakery opened its Bellevue location in 2021, moving from 72nd and Howard in Omaha. Original owner Michelle Kaiser built her bakery on long nights, early mornings, and embracing the Keto craze. The Omaha Bakery was well known for a wide assortment of Keto-related…
2025 Lenten Fish Fry Season Starts This Week
Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday are coming this week, which also means this Friday is the first Friday of Lent – also affectionately known as ‘Fish Fry Season’. While there are many amazing fish fries all over the Omaha-Metro, we want to encourage our readers to Support Bellevue and give these local fish fries, many with long…
Obituary: In Memory of Jeanne Frances Willett
Jeanne “Jean” Frances Willett, 80, of Haskell passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Haskell Church of Christ with Bro. Jason Isbell officiating. Condolences may be made at www.haskellfuneralhometx.com. Jean was born March 23, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska,…
West Grad to Premiere Debut Film at Omaha Film Festival
Rachel Williamson, actress and 2013 Bellevue West graduate, will make her writer-directorial debut at the 20th Annual Omaha Film Festival with her original short film ‘JUICE’. The film follows “an isolated woman whose fruity delusions turn sour when an unexpected visitor disrupts her fantastical morning”. Rachel stars as the lead with support from castmates Brigette…
Guest Editorial: The Bellevue Good Life District
by Harrison Johnson, Bellevue Director of Community & Economic Development The Transformational Good Life Act passed by the Legislature in 2023 was a bold, ambitious, albeit clunky invention. Often confusing, and vague in its language about what it was and what its requirements are, the process to establish one was a journey for Bellevue City…
City Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bellevue Bay Water Park
This week, the City of Bellevue announced that it will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Bellevue Bay regional water park on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm. The public is invited to attend the event along with city officials and community leaders. The water park was publicly announced just over a year ago….
From Greece to the Grill: John’s Journey to Restaurant Stardom
by Eliana Mulkey, Originally published in the Marian High School Journalism 1 Digital Magazine Coming to the U.S. with $20 in his pocket, John Sakkas still managed to become one of the most successful, hardworking, and dedicated restaurant owners in Bellevue and the best grandpa in his family’s heart. How did he do it? There…