Moran’s Grill is Newest Arrival in Bellevue Restaurant Scene
When Lansky’s closed its Bellevue location in Twin Creek, many hoped that another restaurant would move into the spot. They didn’t have to wait long as new-to-Bellevue restaurant Moran’s Grill is now open for business. Moran’s initially opened in downtown Papillion a couple of years ago and quickly became a favorite destination of ‘foodies’ from…
Councilman Stinson Remembered by City Leaders as Remarkable Community Servant
Bellevue City Councilman Bob Stinson passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Stinson was a well-respected and admired public servant, having worked for the Parks Department before becoming a Bellevue Police Officer. He also volunteered as a Bellevue Firefighter for many years and, most recently, was completing his first four-year term as Bellevue City Councilman…
“Wouldn’t it be awesome if we planted a new forest in Nebraska?”
Wouldn’t it be awesome if we planted a new forest in Nebraska? This question, asked in the middle of a conversation between landscapers, was the beginning of what would become a new nonprofit group: the American Reforestation Initiative. One of those landscapers was Bellevue native Alan Weiss. Weiss owns Papio Valley Nursery, located east of 48th Street…
Plan Calls For College Apartments to be Demolished
Built over 120 years ago, the College Apartments have seen better days. In a memo sent to members of the Bellevue Planning Commission, the three apartment buildings are described as “vacant, in disrepair, suffering severe deterioration, unfit for human occupancy, and due to the existing deterioration, need to be demolished for health and safety concerns”….
Dan’s Custom Sawmill a Hidden Gem in Bellevue
Located just a few blocks away from one of the busiest intersections in all of Sarpy County, Dan’s Custom Sawmill & Lumber is a local business many have probably driven by hundreds of times without realizing it. Part of the reason may be because the business is located on the backside of their property. Another…
Offutt Eyes Fall Runway Reopening
By Mila Cisneros, AFIMSC Public Affairs After over a year of construction, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center-led project to replace aging runway infrastructure at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, is making steady progress and on track to have aircraft flying out of the installation by the fall of 2022. AFCEC launched phase one of the…
Bellevue Joins the Great American Rail-Trail
The Great American Rail-Trail is a 3,700-mile multi-use trail that runs from Washington D.C. to Washington State. It’s in the process of being built – using existing bike trails, repurposing railroad lines, and constructing new connector trails where needed. When the trail is fully completed any traveler biking across the country might find themselves on…
Two Years Later: Bellevue Restaurants Wrestle with Continued Challenges
The restaurant business has always been filled with a variety of hardships. However, during the past two years, restaurants across the nation have experienced a growing number of challenges. We spoke to many locals in the restaurant business, including the owners of Roma’s Italian Restaurant, Golden Bowl, and The Bánh Mì Shop, to find out…
American Heroes Park Conceptual Master Plan Unveiled
An ambitious, impressive master plan for American Heroes Park was discussed at the recent Bellevue City Council meeting. Jennifer Cross, Site Design Leader for HDR, spoke to the council in detail about the numerous amenities the park could offer the community in the future. These include an observation tower, explorative play area, activity zone, event…
Casino bill advances with ‘de facto’ moratorium on new ‘racinos’
By: Paul Hammel, Nebraska Examiner – March 8, 2022 Nebraska gambling enthusiasts would have to make do with only six casinos at existing horse racing tracks, at least initially, under a bill advanced Tuesday to debate by the full Legislature. Legislative Bill 876 was advanced by the Legislature’s General Affairs Committee on a 7-0 vote, with one…