Shop with a Cop Program Continues Holiday Tradition
December 11, 2023 – Bellevue, Neb. From 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on December 11th, local families will participate in Bellevue Police and Fire Department’s Holiday Heroes “Shop With a Cop” Program and will be meeting officers and firefighters to go shopping for Christmas gifts. Officers and firefighters will be volunteering their time to help…
Last Month in Bellevue History… November 1973, 1983, and 1993
We had an article stuck in the chute from last month. It should have been posted in mid-November, but better late than never…..
Carey and Brian Hamilton to Receive Midlands Community Foundation’s 2023 Reflection Award
Dec. 5, 2023 – Midlands Community Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce that Carey and Brian Hamilton will receive the Reflection Award at the organization’s 2024 Reflection Ball on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in LaVista. Each year MCF honors an individual or individuals who have contributed significantly to Sarpy and/or Cass…
Support Local and Spread Cheer: 11 Unique Christmas Gifts from Local Businesses in 2023
As the holiday season approaches, there’s a special magic in finding the perfect Christmas gift that not only brings joy to your significant other but also supports the Bellevue community. This year, we invite you to explore the offerings of locally owned stores, where unique treasures await. But before we delve into the exciting gift…
High School Winter Varsity Sports Preview: Bellevue West
Bellevue West Winter Varsity Sports Preview for boys’ and girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ wrestling, bowling, and swimming/diving as provided by the coaches. Boys Basketball Season Outlook: I am looking forward to seeing what this group of returners can do this season. They know what being a member of the Bellevue West basketball team is…
High School Winter Varsity Sports Preview: Bellevue East
Bellevue East Winter Varsity Sports Preview for boys’ and girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ wrestling, bowling, and swimming/diving as provided by the coaches. Boys Basketball Season Outlook: I’m looking forward to building on the chemistry that I have with this group of guys. I coached them all when they were on the freshmen team a few…
BLT Brings Holiday Spirit to Bellevue with Classic Musical White Christmas
Bellevue, Neb. — Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W Mission in Olde Towne Bellevue, will bring the classic musical ‘White Christmas’ to the stage this year during the holiday season with weekend performances December 1-17. Opening night will feature wine and cheese for all adults as the BLT celebrates the theatre’s 55th anniversary. Curtain is at 7:30 pm…
The Wait is Over, Happy Buddha’s Asian Cuisine Opens for Business Tuesday
After more than a month of construction delays, Happy Buddha’s Chinese Cuisine is set to open this Tuesday, November 21st. While initially hoping to open in September, owners Jacob Betsworth and John Stevens are excited that opening day is here. “This is the most exciting project I have ever done,” said Betsworth. “It’s been a…
Bellevue West High School Math Teacher Receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award
Bellevue, Neb. (November 16, 2023) — There are few things Jacob Eitzen loves more than his beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers and mathematics. In his AP Statistics and Algebra 2 classes at Bellevue West High School, Eitzen goes beyond the traditional boundaries of instruction by infusing Husker trivia and game day stats into the mathematical concepts he teaches, creating an…
Breaking News: Bellevue West Teacher Jacob Eitzen Honored with National Milken Educator Award
It’s been over 20 years since the Milken Educator Award presentation team has made it to Bellevue Public Schools. On Thursday, Milken Award Representatives stopped by Bellevue West High School for an assembly to honor Math Instructor Jacob Eitzen, just the second teacher in BPS to receive the distinguished national award since the Nebraska Department…