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,…
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.,…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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 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’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…
