BELLEVUE, NE — The City of Bellevue is moving closer to a long-term solution for the aging Fort Crook Road bridge corridor. During a recent public open-house, city officials and engineers presented three primary reconstruction alternatives for the vital link spanning Papillion Creek and the Union Pacific Railroad. The meeting is a key part of…
Drivers traveling along Platteview Road should expect traffic delays beginning Monday, May 11, as Sarpy County starts a panel repair project along the roadway. According to county officials, construction will take place in 2-mile sections, beginning near 87th Street in and gradually moving east toward 27th Street in Bellevue. During active construction, Platteview Road will…
Tonight, the Bellevue City Council has taken the next step toward establishing a city-operated museum, advancing an ordinance that would formally create the “Bellevue Museum” and position the city to take over the former Sarpy County Museum building. The ordinance, which amends the Bellevue Municipal Code, has been publicly heard on its initial reading but…
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…
The following is a submitted press release from Burlington Stores, Inc.: Bellevue, Neb. (May, 2026) – Burlington Stores, Inc., one of the fastest-growing national off-price retailers, is opening a new store in Bellevue this spring. This will be the 6th store to open in the state, giving even more consumers access to “wow” deals. Originally…
Motorists traveling through Bellevue and surrounding areas should prepare for long-term lane reductions as the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) begins major bridge and roadway repairs along U.S. Highway 75 / Kennedy Freeway next week. According to NDOT, work is scheduled to begin May 4 on US-75 between Reference Posts 79 and 83 in Sarpy…
OMAHA, Neb. — Patriotic Productions is inviting individuals, families, veterans groups, businesses, churches, and community organizations to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime patriotic experience as part of the America 250 celebration. Volunteers are needed to help unfurl and raise what organizers call the World’s Largest American Flag, a massive 250-foot by 505-foot American flag, during…
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is holding a public open house regarding the U.S. Highway 75 (US-75) Corridor Study, which evaluates approximately seven miles of US-75 from just south of Nebraska Highway 370 (N-370) to Interstate 80 (I-80) in Omaha and Bellevue, Nebraska. NDOT is studying how to improve roadway condition, traffic flow and…
After nearly four months away recovering from a serious fall and surgery, longtime Bellevue restaurateur John Sakkas is back where many in the community know him best — behind the counter at John’s Grecian Delight. Sakkas reopened his restaurant on Friday, April 17, marking a welcome return for one of Bellevue’s longest-running local businesses. Located…
Bellevue East and Bellevue West celebrated prom night on Saturday, April 18, with both schools crowning their 2026 prom kings and queens. Bellevue East hosted its 2026 prom at Bellevue Berry Farm with an “Under the Sea” theme. Blake Zimmerman was named Prom King, while Madeleine Walter was crowned Prom Queen. Last year’s Bellevue East…
