Bellevue
Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club Prepares for 32nd Annual Winter Wonderland
Press Release from Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club (OESC): The holiday season is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But for many in the Offutt Air Force Base community, the holidays are a reminder of hardships, like separation from loved ones. That’s why 32 years ago, the Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club began…
Bellevue Police Investigate Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Bellevue Police Officers responded to John F. Kennedy Freeway (Hwy 75) and Cornhusker Road, regarding a motor vehicle crash, involving a male pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers determined that a concrete truck was traveling northbound on JFK Freeway and struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian, who has been…
Gyro Kings Brings Bold Mediterranean Flavors to Bellevue
What started as a neighborhood favorite in Omaha has made its way to Bellevue, where Gyro Kings is dishing out its signature Mediterranean street food with a bold twist. Known for generous gyro platters, loaded fries, and creamy house-made sauces, the restaurant’s second location blends rich flavors with a warm, family-style welcome. Owners Mo Abdalla…
Students Take the Lead in Bellevue Mayor’s Youth Council
By Breanna Doyle, Bellevue Mayor’s Youth Council Communications Director The Bellevue Mayor’s Youth Council was founded in fall 2024 for youth to get involved with their community and their local government. These students represent Bellevue at planned functions around the community. The Youth Council has guidance from Police Chief Ken Clary, Councilwoman Kathy Welch, and…
Bellevue Police Dismiss Officer Following Criminal Probe, Arrest Made
Bellevue, Nebraska – Press ReleaseThe following statement was issued today by the Bellevue Police Department: The Bellevue Police Department was notified of potential criminal conduct involving former Bellevue Police Officer Ryan Agustin. Our agency then requested that the Nebraska State Patrol investigate possible criminal conduct. Agustin was immediately placed on administrative leave pending the outcome…
Bellevue Council Approves Affordable Housing Project on Former Putt-Putt Site
The Bellevue City Council has approved construction of an 80-unit affordable-housing apartment complex on the former Putt-Putt Golf Course site off Wilshire Drive, following months of discussion about the project’s design, density, and community impact. The Council voted 5–1 in favor of Ordinance No. 4199, which rezones the property from BG (General Business) to RG-8-PS…
Celebrate the Season on a Budget with Help from Bellevue Public Library
by Melissa Moore, Library Technical Services Staff The Bellevue Public Library Is Here to Help with Holiday Cheer It’s November and the holidays are racing our way! We all want to enjoy the festivities with family and friends, but with prices on the rise we’re all looking to capture the holiday spirit without emptying our…
Every Beat Is a Blessing: Bellevue Woman Marks One Year with New Heart
At three years old, Kim Castellano made Nebraska medical history as the first child in the state—and one of the first in the nation—to receive a pacemaker. Nearly 60 years and more than 30 surgeries later, the Bellevue grandmother recently reached a remarkable milestone: 1 year with a new heart. Last Halloween, Kim received a…
Bellevue to Host State-Official Veterans Day Parade Nov. 8
BELLEVUE, Neb. — The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce & Community will host Nebraska’s Official Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Olde Towne Bellevue, beginning at 10 a.m. The annual parade is one of Bellevue’s longest-running community traditions, celebrating and honoring the men and women who have dedicated their lives to defending our…
Sarpy County Museum Kicks Off the Season with Giving Tree and Holiday Open House
The Sarpy County Museum is celebrating the holiday season with two community-focused events aimed at spreading cheer and giving back. Beginning November 12 through December 14, the museum will host a Giving Tree in partnership with the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and Boyd Jones Construction. The tree, built entirely of donated canned goods, will benefit…