The new 150-gallon aquarium is much bigger than the 55-gallon tank in the old library. Ruff Water Aquarium Services designed a tank that has live plants, fish, and snails. A wooden decorative tree root structure makes the aquarium unique. This addition was part of the library’s vision since the early stages of planning for the…
As they do annually, the Excellence in Law Enforcement Committee (ELEC) met in January and selected the Bellevue Police Department Officer of the Year and Detective of the Year for 2024. 2024 OFFICER OF THE YEAR – Officer Dan Weber The ELEC selected Officer Dan Weber as the 2024 Officer of the Year. Throughout the…
By Chad Watkins, 55th Wing Public Affairs OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Offutt Air Force Base welcomed the City of Bellevue’s Planning Director and Public Works Director for a strategic tour of the flood recovery zone on March 10, 2025—reinforcing the deepening partnership between the installation and the surrounding community. Tammi Palm, Bellevue’s Planning…
On Monday, March 31st, 2025, at approximately 4:16 a.m., Bellevue Police Officers responded to a residence in the 2800 block of Kansas Drive, regarding a physical domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located a male lying on the ground inside the residence, with apparent stab wounds to his body. Bellevue medical personnel responded and forty- three…
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 a shot being fired. Upon arrival, officers located a twenty-one (21) year old male, who had sustained a gunshot wound during a physical altercation with a twenty-three (23) year…
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…
by Laura Mischke, Bellevue Public Library Head of Adult Services Take your library experience to the next level! From April 16 to May 28, the Bellevue Public Library invites you to “Level Up at Your Library” – a dynamic adult library program packed with discovery, adventure, and incredible prizes! Explore new ideas, challenge yourself, and…
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…
Registration for Bellevue Recreation Department Spring Activities are now open! The City of Bellevue Recreation Department offers Youth Soccer for ages 4-8 years old, Flag Football grades 2-6, and Baseball/Softball Pitching Clinic 101. These programs are built to teach kids the fundamentals of the sport. Join us for Youth Soccer Saturday mornings starting at 9:00am…
The week of March 10th, anglers will see 2,000 trout stocked at American Heroes Park. The warming temperatures aren’t the only thing for anglers to enjoy. This spring, the rainbow and cutbow trout (rainbow/cutthroat hybrid) to be released will be of larger size, many near or exceeding 12 inches. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission…
