Bellevue
Obituary: In Memory of Jeanne Frances Willett
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,…
West Grad to Premiere Debut Film at Omaha Film Festival
Rachel Williamson, actress and 2013 Bellevue West graduate, will make her writer-directorial debut at the 20th Annual Omaha Film Festival with her original short film ‘JUICE’. The film follows “an isolated woman whose fruity delusions turn sour when an unexpected visitor disrupts her fantastical morning”. Rachel stars as the lead with support from castmates Brigette…
Bellevue University to Help Businesses Hire Veterans at March 24 Event
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.,…
Explore Local Attractions with Bellevue Public Library’s Digital Passes
From February 2025, the Bellevue Public Library is again offering digital leisure passes to local museums and other attractions with no admission cost. This service allows library cardholders at least 18 years of age and their families to access cultural and educational experiences throughout the area. Bellevue Public Library Patrons can reserve a leisure pass…
Guest Editorial: The Bellevue Good Life District
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…
From Detective to Professor: Mike Butera Brings Real-World Experience to Bellevue University
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…
City Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bellevue Bay Water Park
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 University Men’s and Women’s Basketball to Host Final Home Games at New Arena
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…
From Greece to the Grill: John’s Journey to Restaurant Stardom
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…
Over 425 Bellevue Students Named to Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Nearby Universities
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…