Bellevue
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…
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…
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…
A Day in The Life of a Bellevue Police Officer
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a Bellevue Police Officer looks like? Well, first it depends on which officer you are asking about! Bellevue Police Officers work in a wide variety of different divisions and positions around the department. We have detectives (general crimes, special victims unit, and special investigations…
A Conversation with Bellevue East Senior Garrett Grice
Bellevue East wrestler Garrett Grice just completed one of the most accomplished wrestling careers in Nebraska high school history. Last weekend, he became a four-time state champion – a feat only a small handful of wrestlers in the country ever come close to achieving. A lot has been written about Grice over the last four…
Nebraska Salsa Scene Steps into Bellevue
When people think of Bellevue, salsa dancing isn’t something that usually comes to mind. Bellevue resident Diane Barry is working to change that. Barry, along with her fellow dance instructors Candy Alexander, Gloria Moreno, and Joel Aguilar, recently started offering salsa, mambo, and bachata lessons at the Nebraska Salsa Scene Dance Studio on Galvin Road….
From Ground Zero to 35 – Local Shop Still Going Strong
In 2019 – the last year not affected by COVID-19 shutdowns – over 12,000 retail stores in America closed their doors. Over the past 35 years, the number of closures has exceeded 250,000. However, during that same time, one retail shop in Bellevue has managed to keep the doors open and its customers happy. Ground…