Bellevue
Classic Broadway Musical Fiddler on the Roof Comes to Bellevue Stage
Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W. Mission in Bellevue, will present the award-winning musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ the weekends of March 13, 20, and 27. Curtain is 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday Evenings and 2 pm on Sunday. This musical, which opened on Broadway in 1964, is based on “Tevye the Dairyman” and other…
Obituary: In Memory of Kathryn Stacey
Kathryn A. Stacey: February 19, 1936 – February 20, 2026, Age 90 Preceded in death by her husband Edward; parents James and Corona Sindelar; brothers James, Donald and Raymond Sindelar. Survived by her children Karen Stacey (Bob Michelic), Cheryl Stacey, Edward Stacey, Jr (Debbie), Diane Andress (Matt), and Richard Stacey (Dana Deitrick): grandchildren Scott, Ryan,…
Popular Mexican Restaurant Pollo Feliz Opening First Nebraska Location in Bellevue
A new Mexican restaurant is preparing to make its Nebraska debut in Bellevue. Pollo Feliz, a popular chain known for its charcoal-grilled chicken, plans to open March 13 at 513 Fort Crook Road North, formerly home to Golden Bowl. The restaurant’s menu centers on marinated chicken cooked over open charcoal grills, a cooking style that…
Bellevue Native Among U.S. Service Members Killed During Attack in Kuwait
A Bellevue native and Bellevue West High School graduate is among several U.S. service members who were killed during combat operations in the Middle East over the weekend. The Pentagon identified Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska, as one of four service members who died March 1, 2026, in Port Shuaiba,…
Sarpy County Encourages Residents to Consider Postmark Update When Mailing Documents
Sarpy County is encouraging residents and business owners to plan ahead when submitting time-sensitive mail to the county. Under updated guidance, the U.S. Postal Service cannot guarantee that the date a piece of mail is dropped in a box or given to a carrier will be the date reflected on the postmark. This change could affect mail sent to the county with a postmark deadline, which may include property tax payments, property valuation protest forms, mail-in voter registration forms and more….
Grand Jury: Bellevue Police Officers Not Indicted in Death of Justin Lieffers
A grand jury found no criminal conduct on the part of Bellevue police officers when they engaged with a man who became unresponsive and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. As a result, no criminal charges were recommended. Bellevue police officers responded to a 911 call on August 10, 2025, upon reports of…
Bellevue Man Inducted in Musicians Hall of Fame
Six Nebraska musicians were inducted into the Southeast Nebraska Musicians Hall of Fame during the 26th annual ceremony, accordion jamboree and dance held at Lodge Tabor Hall, rural Dorchester, NE, on Jan. 31, 2026. Throughout the afternoon, musicians entertained a large audience with traditional Czech polkas and waltzes. The event concluded with a dance by…
OPPD’s Bellevue Reliability Project Seeks Public Input
The Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is upgrading its transmission and distribution systems in Bellevue to improve resilience and reliability for the community and support planned growth. Bellevue is experiencing significant growth in southeast Bellevue, including local infrastructure investments and the development of the city’s new Good Life District, which will feature a water park,…
Community Launches Fundraiser to Support Stella’s Bar and Grill Following Fire
Bellevue, NE – Following last week’s fire at Stella’s Bar and Grill, members of the Bellevue community have come together to launch a fundraiser in support of the beloved local establishment. In the days after the fire, several residents reached out asking how they could help and whether a fundraiser was being organized. In response,…
Council Approves Amendment on Updated Mattel Licensing Terms for Indoor Water Park
The Bellevue City Council approved an amendment to the Mattel sublicensing agreement connected to the Bellevue Indoor Water Park project. City officials say the amendment updates contractual language to ensure compliance with federal tax requirements tied to the city’s bond obligations, specifically maintaining the tax-exempt status of financial instruments under Internal Revenue Service rules. The…