55th Wing’s A-Staff in Final Planning Stages
By 55th Wing Public Affairs The 55th Wing is closing in on its final planning stages for its A-Staff stand-up with Initial Operational Capability scheduled for Oct. 1, 2022. As part of its overall Combat Air Forces transformation, Air Combat Command directed all its wings to stand up an A-Staff in February 2022. “I couldn’t…
Olde Towne Redevelopment to Begin in Fall
The saying “It’s been a long time coming” doesn’t seem to quite do it justice. Many residents in the community remember calls for Olde Towne revitalization for more than 20 years. The wait may soon be over. In a press conference on Thursday, Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Michelle…
Fontenelle Hills Golf Course to be Sold as Estate Lots
If things go according to the plans presented to the Bellevue Planning Commission and Bellevue City Council, most of the former Fontenelle Hills Golf Course will be rezoned as ‘RE’ (Residential Estates) and sold off in nine separate lots. Three different entities currently own different sections of the course. Hawkins & Strom Holdings, Bellevue Vue…
New Library Progress, ENCAP to Purchase Building
One of the bigger stories in the Bellevue community this year has been the impending move of the Bellevue Public Library to a new location on Longo Drive. The library staff and the city of Bellevue plan to start the transition to the new building this fall. City Administrator Jim Ristow said they are currently…
Senator Paul Hartnett Remembered as Visionary Leader
Bellevue lost one of its all-time greats. Former Nebraska State Senator Dr. Paul Hartnett was laid to rest this week following services at St. Mary’s Church. Though pages could be filled outlying his milestones and accomplishments, we have compiled a condensed timeline. If there were ever a discussion on who would be on the ‘Mount…
License Plate Readers Installed at Two Major Bellevue Intersections
Bellevue, Nebraska – July 5, 2022 – Press Release from the Bellevue Police Department Public safety is the top priority of the Bellevue Police Department. While we firmly believe in the value of traditional strategies of policing, such as proactive patrol, increasing tools at our disposal for officers enhances our ability to solve crimes and…
Discover the Newest Addition to Bellevue’s Diverse Food Scene
Bellevue just expanded its “taste” a little more. To be sure, Bellevue has one of the more diverse groups of restaurants around for a town our size. When looking at menus across the city, patrons can order Greek, Mexican, Italian, Vietnamese, Barbeque, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Hawaiian, El Salvadoran, Japanese, Soul Food, and American, among others….
Bellevue Rocks As Population Continues to Increase
Nothing is guaranteed, and the passing of Councilman Stinson reminds us of that. Bob’s service to Bellevue was remarkable, with 26 years in the BPD and 19 years with the BVFD. His professionalism on the council and his concern for our citizens made us all better, and he is truly missed. • • • •…
[UPDATE] Truly Amazing: Bellevue’s Jaiya Patillo Breaks Her Own Record Shortly After Bellevue Times Interview
That didn’t take long. Last week The Bellevue Times published a story about sensational, 13 year old sprinter Jaiya Patillo. In the story, we reported that she set a record by becoming the youngest girl to ever run 17 miles per hour on a treadmill. A few months after that, she broke her record by…
Sensational Jaiya Patillo Makes History As First Middle Schooler To Win An NCAA Meet
Most people in Bellevue might not realize that our community is home to one of the fastest middle schoolers in the country and quite possibly the world. Meet 13-Year-Old Jaiya Patillo. Jaiya is the #1 ranked seventh grade 400 meter female sprinter in the United States by Milesplit.com with a time of 57.60s (although she…