Guest Editorial: The Bellevue Good Life District
by Harrison Johnson, Bellevue Director of Community & Economic Development The Transformational Good Life Act passed by the Legislature in 2023 was a bold, ambitious, albeit clunky invention. Often confusing, and vague in its language about what it was and what its requirements are, the process to establish one was a journey for Bellevue City…
From Detective to Professor: Mike Butera Brings Real-World Experience to Bellevue University
During most of Mike Butera’s career in law enforcement, detective work meant knocking on doors and conducting in-person interviews. Today, detectives can learn a lot about suspects simply by scrolling through social media. This evolution in investigative techniques is just one of the many changes Butera has witnessed — and it’s part of what makes…
City Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bellevue Bay Water Park
This week, the City of Bellevue announced that it will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Bellevue Bay regional water park on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm. The public is invited to attend the event along with city officials and community leaders. The water park was publicly announced just over a year ago….
Bellevue University Men’s and Women’s Basketball to Host Final Home Games at New Arena
BELLEVUE, Neb. — The Bellevue University men’s and women’s basketball teams will host the final regular season home games of the 2024-25 season at BU’s newest venue, the Bellevue University Fieldhouse. In recognition of this momentous occasion, admission will be FREE to the public. The Bellevue University Fieldhouse is located at 2102 Harvell Circle. The Bruins will battle…
From Greece to the Grill: John’s Journey to Restaurant Stardom
by Eliana Mulkey, Originally published in the Marian High School Journalism 1 Digital Magazine Coming to the U.S. with $20 in his pocket, John Sakkas still managed to become one of the most successful, hardworking, and dedicated restaurant owners in Bellevue and the best grandpa in his family’s heart. How did he do it? There…
Over 425 Bellevue Students Named to Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Nearby Universities
At nearby universities, more than 425 students from Bellevue received recognition for their academic excellence by earning a spot on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List or Chancellor’s List. To earn a spot on a university Dean’s List, students must maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours. UNO also…
SNAP! Productions Presents ‘Misery’
Snap! Productions opens ‘Misery’ February 7th, 2025 at a Ghost Light Theatre in Bellevue, NE, and will run performances every weekend through February 23rd. This three person cast brings to life the chilling isolation of Stephen King’s novel ‘Misery’ in an immersive venue. Follow the story of Paul Sheldon, notable author, who undergoes a terrible…
Bellevue University Cyber League Team Earns National Recognition in Fall 2024 Competition
Bellevue University’s Cyber League team received national recognition for their performance in the National Cyber League (NCL) Fall 2024 Competition. The NCL is a cybersecurity skills competition that simulates real-world scenarios, challenging participants to solve cyber threats in a secure environment. Participants engage in activities such as identifying hackers through forensic data analysis, conducting penetration…
Bellevue Public Library Offers Homebound Program
by Kristine Woods, Reference Librarian and Homebound Coordinator Are you stuck at home, but find yourself craving lifelong learning, information, entertainment, and recreation? Bellevue Public Library @Home, also known as Homebound, is a delivery service for adult Bellevue residents who are confined to their home or care facility due to a chronic or temporary disability….
Police Investigate Homicide in Northwest Bellevue
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(s). Officers and Bellevue Fire personnel performed lifesaving measures as the victim was in critical condition. The victim was transported by rescue…