Obituary: In Memory of Marlene Marie Skradski
Marlene Marie Skradski: January 29, 1933 – March 6, 2026, Age 93 Marlene Marie Skradski, 93, passed away March 6, 2026, in Bellevue, Nebraska. Marlene was born on January 29, 1933, in Brainard, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Theresa Fiala; brother Adrian Fiala, Sr.; sister Theresa Otoupalik; husband Ed;…
2026 High School Spring Varsity Sports Preview: Bellevue East
Bellevue East High School’s spring varsity sports season is just about ready to go as the Chieftains prepare to compete in baseball, boys’ and girls’ track & field, boys’ and girls’ soccer, girls’ tennis, and boys’ golf. The following season previews and outlooks were provided by the Bellevue East coaching staffs. Baseball We open up…
LAC Spring Craft Fair Sells Out 232 Booths for March 14 Event
Updated List of Vendors Included Shoppers looking for unique handmade goods, seasonal décor and local treats will have plenty to browse when the Lied Activity Center 2026 Spring Craft Fair returns on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The popular annual event will feature about 200 vendors filling 232 booths, and organizers…
Cox Employees Award $43K to Nebraska/Iowa Schools in 2026 Through Cox Charities
Cox Communications today announced its Nebraska/Iowa employees will award $43,000 to 20 Nebraska/Iowa educators through its unique employee-funded Cox Charities Education Grant program. More than 70 applications were received through the Cox Charities website this year from school administrators, teachers, teaching assistants, and media specialists (Pre-K through 12th grades) in Eastern Nebraska, Gretna, Elkhorn, Millard, Ralston, Papillion, La…
Classic Broadway Musical Fiddler on the Roof Comes to Bellevue Stage
Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W. Mission in Bellevue, will present the award-winning musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ the weekends of March 13, 20, and 27. Curtain is 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday Evenings and 2 pm on Sunday. This musical, which opened on Broadway in 1964, is based on “Tevye the Dairyman” and other…
Obituary: In Memory of Kathryn Stacey
Kathryn A. Stacey: February 19, 1936 – February 20, 2026, Age 90 Preceded in death by her husband Edward; parents James and Corona Sindelar; brothers James, Donald and Raymond Sindelar. Survived by her children Karen Stacey (Bob Michelic), Cheryl Stacey, Edward Stacey, Jr (Debbie), Diane Andress (Matt), and Richard Stacey (Dana Deitrick): grandchildren Scott, Ryan,…
Popular Mexican Restaurant Pollo Feliz Opening First Nebraska Location in Bellevue
A new Mexican restaurant is preparing to make its Nebraska debut in Bellevue. Pollo Feliz, a popular chain known for its charcoal-grilled chicken, plans to open March 13 at 513 Fort Crook Road North, formerly home to Golden Bowl. The restaurant’s menu centers on marinated chicken cooked over open charcoal grills, a cooking style that…
Bellevue Native Among U.S. Service Members Killed During Attack in Kuwait
A Bellevue native and Bellevue West High School graduate is among several U.S. service members who were killed during combat operations in the Middle East over the weekend. The Pentagon identified Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska, as one of four service members who died March 1, 2026, in Port Shuaiba,…
Sarpy County Encourages Residents to Consider Postmark Update When Mailing Documents
Sarpy County is encouraging residents and business owners to plan ahead when submitting time-sensitive mail to the county. Under updated guidance, the U.S. Postal Service cannot guarantee that the date a piece of mail is dropped in a box or given to a carrier will be the date reflected on the postmark. This change could affect mail sent to the county with a postmark deadline, which may include property tax payments, property valuation protest forms, mail-in voter registration forms and more….
Grand Jury: Bellevue Police Officers Not Indicted in Death of Justin Lieffers
A grand jury found no criminal conduct on the part of Bellevue police officers when they engaged with a man who became unresponsive and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. As a result, no criminal charges were recommended. Bellevue police officers responded to a 911 call on August 10, 2025, upon reports of…