Annual Lied Activity Center Spring Craft Fair Set for Saturday, March 15
Updated List of Vendors Included This Saturday, March 15th, marks the eagerly awaited annual Lied Activity Center Spring Craft Fair. Since its inception in 2016 this event has grown each year, transforming into a premier gathering and solidifying its status as one of the largest of its kind not only in Sarpy County but across…
Bellevue Police Provide Update on January Homicide
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…
2025 Bellevue Rec Spring Sports Registration is Open
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…
Parks Department Stocking American Heroes Park Next Week
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…
Omaha Bakery Closes Doors in Bellevue and Elkhorn
The Omaha Bakery in Bellevue has officially closed its doors. The Omaha Bakery opened its Bellevue location in 2021, moving from 72nd and Howard in Omaha. Original owner Michelle Kaiser built her bakery on long nights, early mornings, and embracing the Keto craze. The Omaha Bakery was well known for a wide assortment of Keto-related…
2025 Lenten Fish Fry Season Starts This Week
Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday are coming this week, which also means this Friday is the first Friday of Lent – also affectionately known as ‘Fish Fry Season’. While there are many amazing fish fries all over the Omaha-Metro, we want to encourage our readers to Support Bellevue and give these local fish fries, many with long…
Obituary: In Memory of Jeanne Frances Willett
Jeanne “Jean” Frances Willett, 80, of Haskell passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Haskell Church of Christ with Bro. Jason Isbell officiating. Condolences may be made at www.haskellfuneralhometx.com. Jean was born March 23, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska,…
West Grad to Premiere Debut Film at Omaha Film Festival
Rachel Williamson, actress and 2013 Bellevue West graduate, will make her writer-directorial debut at the 20th Annual Omaha Film Festival with her original short film ‘JUICE’. The film follows “an isolated woman whose fruity delusions turn sour when an unexpected visitor disrupts her fantastical morning”. Rachel stars as the lead with support from castmates Brigette…
Bellevue University to Help Businesses Hire Veterans at March 24 Event
Bellevue University, in partnership with local area Chambers, will host Hiring Heroes, a seminar to help employers recruit and retain veterans, military spouses, and active-duty service members. The event will take place on Monday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at Bellevue University’s John B. Muller Administrative Services Building, Symposium Room (812 Bruin Blvd.,…
Explore Local Attractions with Bellevue Public Library’s Digital Passes
From February 2025, the Bellevue Public Library is again offering digital leisure passes to local museums and other attractions with no admission cost. This service allows library cardholders at least 18 years of age and their families to access cultural and educational experiences throughout the area. Bellevue Public Library Patrons can reserve a leisure pass…