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Section of Dyson Hollow Road to Permanently Close for Expressway Project
Permanent Road Closure at Dyson Hollow Road Beginning on Wednesday As Sarpy County begins work on the South Sarpy Expressway, a half-mile segment of Dyson Hollow Road from Platteview Road to Miller Road will close permanently on Wednesday, May 13. Dyson Hollow Road traffic should use La Platte Road. This closure makes room for the expressway’s new…
Bellevue Public Library Adult Reading Program Off to Strong Start After Huge Kickoff Event
By Laura Mischke, Head of Adult Services The Bellevue Public Library’s “Legends & Mythical Creatures” Adult Program kicked off on Sunday, April 19, with a vibrant community celebration that drew more than 1,000 attendees. Under clear, sunny skies, families and adults gathered on the library lawn to enjoy an afternoon filled with live music from…
Sarpy County Introduces New Property Fraud Alert Service
The Sarpy County Register of Deeds is offering a new alert service that helps safeguard local property owners against fraud. Property fraud is a type of identity theft that involves scammers forging documents so it appears that they own your property, which can have serious consequences for the true owner. Register of Deeds and County Clerk Amber Houghtaling said the county proactively launched the service before the problem takes root locally. “Property fraud is essentially…
Bellevue Library Bookstore Features Bargains Every Day for Every Age
by Barb Farrell, Bellevue Public Library Office Manager and Adult Volunteer Coordinator Have you stopped by to browse the Library Bookstore? It features a large collection of donated books, DVDs, and puzzles. Items that are no longer in circulation from the library’s collection also find new life on the bookstore shelves. Along with regular sales,…
Sarpy County Election Commission Has Begun Mailing Early Voting Ballots
The Sarpy County Election Commission began mailing early voting ballots Monday, April 6, for the upcoming primary election on Tuesday, May 12. Roughly 1,700 voters have requested to vote early. Ballots will be mailed daily as additional requests are received and verified. The deadline to request an early voting ballot is 6 p.m. on Friday,…
Sarpy County to Begin Work on New Expressway
Sarpy County is moving forward with its highly anticipated expressway project west of 10th Street to 42nd Street near Platteview Road. It represents the next frontier of growth in the fastest-growing county in the state. Construction is expected to start this spring. Focused on increasing capacity and elevating the driver experience, the four-lane South Sarpy Expressway will offer an efficient, nonstop commute for east-west traffic….
Fatal Crash on Hwy 75 Claims Life of 23-Year-Old Bellevue Man
On Thursday, March 19, 2026, at approximately 6:55 p.m., Bellevue Police Officers responded to the northbound on-ramp from Chandler Road onto John F. Kennedy Freeway (Hwy 75) regarding a single-vehicle rollover crash, in which the driver was ejected from the vehicle. Officers and Bellevue Emergency Medical Personnel performed life-saving measures on the male driver. He…
Step Into a World of Legends and Mythical Creatures at Bellevue Public Library
This spring, Bellevue Public Library invites adults to escape the ordinary and enter a realm of imagination, creativity, and discovery with its six-week Adult Library Program, “Legends and Mythical Creatures,” running April 19 through May 30. The adventure begins on Sunday, April 19, with a free, family-friendly outdoor kickoff celebration on the library lawn. From…
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…