B-U Letters Installed as Bellevue University Prepares to Open New Field House
Bellevue University has reached a milestone in the construction of its new Field House with the installation of the “B-U” letters, marking the final phase before the official grand opening on Wednesday, April 23. The grand opening event at 2102 Harvell Circle in Bellevue will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the 72,000-square-foot facility, and…
Obituary: In Memory of Joan Marie Peterson
Joan Marie Peterson, July 26, 1931 – April 5, 2025 Joan Marie Peterson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025. Born in Gratiot County, Michigan to Helgo and Emma (Jennemann) Rasmussen, Joan’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and service. Joan attended Fulton Township schools and pursued…
BPS has Two Student Winners in Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest
Not one student winner but two! Congratulations to Fort Crook student, Isabella Kaup, for placing 1st and Two Springs’ student, Kora Nesbit, for placing 4th in the state for the Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest. Third graders across Nebraska provided tips for being prepared for disasters that can impact Nebraskans during the spring and summer….
Obituary: In Memory of Roxann “Roxie” Hamilton
Roxann “Roxie” Hamilton was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 4, 1949, to Sandra (Dahlgren) Hamilton and peacefully passed away in Seward, Nebraska on April 3, 2025, at the age of 76 years, 2 months, and 30 days. Roxie grew up in numerous states including Nebraska, Texas, and Minnesota. She attended and graduated from…
Bellevue East and West High School Reveal 2025 Prom Courts
Bellevue East and Bellevue West have announced their 2025 Prom Courts as voted on by the students at each school. The Bellevue West Prom is scheduled for Saturday, April 5th at the Beardmore Event Center. The 2025 king and queen will be announced that evening with doors opening at 7pm. The theme this year is Once…
BPS 8-12 Choral Festival Celebrates 50 Years
It’s an amazing sight to see and an even more beautiful sound to hear! The 50th Anniversary of the Annual Bellevue Public Schools 8-12 Choral Festival is this Thursday, April 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Bellevue East High School gymnasium and the public is invited to attend. The festival will include over 400 vocal music…
Offutt, Bellevue Partnership Strengthens Readiness Through Collaboration
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…
UPDATED: Police Provide Update on Overnight Stabbing Death in Bellevue
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…
Offutt Air Force Base to Conduct Large-Scale Exercise Throughout Week
Offutt Air Force Base plans to conduct a large-scale training exercise this week from Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4. Offutt leaders are highly advising against accessing the base during that timeframe. During this time, there will be multiple closures and impacts to base access. Impacts will affect the ability to transition on and off…
Eighth Air Force activates 95th Wing
By Master Sgt. Rachel Waller, Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center Public Affairs OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, commander Eighth Air Force and the Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, commemorated the recent activation of the 95th Wing during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, today. The 95th…