Bellevue
Green Bellevue Launches “Native Plants 101” Series to Grow Pollinator-Friendly Gardens
Bellevue, NE – Green Bellevue is proud to announce Native Plants 101, a four-part community education series designed to support both new and experienced native gardeners in Bellevue and the surrounding metro. Launching in February and continuing through March, the series will feature expert speakers offering practical, accessible guidance on native plants and pollinator-friendly gardening….
Bellevue University and EITC Coalition Partner to Offer Free Tax Preparation
Bellevue University’s College of Business is partnering with the Omaha EITC Coalition to provide free tax preparation for local residents through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The program is for low-to-moderate income taxpayers, typically families earning $65,000 a year or less. Tax assistance will be available at all locations starting Jan. 26, through…
Expanded Parking Lot Reopens on Sarpy Campus Following Demo of Old Jail
The courthouse parking lot on Sarpy County’s main campus at 84th Street and Highway 370 has reopened following a construction project that demolished the old jail and expanded parking. Work began in April that included demolishing the old jail. With the building cleared, crews resurfaced the lot on the west side of campus to add…
Other Desert Cities Opens January 16 at Bellevue Little Theatre
‘Other Desert Cities’ directed by Adam J. Fulbright will open Friday, January 16 at the Bellevue Little Theatre in Olde Towne Bellevue and will run for three weekends, closing on February 1. The curtain is 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings and 1 pm on Sunday. This drama, by Jon Robin Baitz, premiered Off-Broadway…
Faster, Easier Borrowing: How Self-Checkout Works at the Bellevue Public Library
A Personal Identification Number (PIN) plays an important role in keeping your library account safe. With a PIN, you can access a range of online resources at the Bellevue Public Library, such as our public computer lab, catalog, and digital leisure passes. You can also use self-checkout, which makes checking out library material convenient and…
Bellevue East High School Names Principal Beginning 2026-27 School Year
Bellevue, Neb. – Bellevue Public Schools is pleased to announce that Mr. Nathan Bacon will serve as Principal at Bellevue East High School beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Mr. Bacon is currently an assistant principal at Bellevue East and has been with Bellevue Public Schools since 2012 in both teaching and leadership positions, beginning his time as a special education…
Bellevue’s Top Ten Stories of 2025
At the Bellevue Times, we recently wrapped up another year of sharing local news through our iPhone/iPad App, our Andriod/Google Play App, and our Digital News Site. As we move forward, we continue to see steady growth in both readership and engagement, with more visitors checking in regularly to stay informed about what’s happening in Bellevue. Thanks…
Bellevue Reflects on a Year of Expansion, Investment, and Community Pride
A 2025 Review by City of Bellevue Leaders 2025 was a busy and exciting year in the City of Bellevue—one marked by new opportunities, strong community connections, and the launch of transformative projects that will shape the city’s future for generations to come. It was also a year of growth, as Bellevue welcomed several new…
City of Bellevue Authorities Seek Public’s Assistance Locating Missing Person
The City of Bellevue, along with the Bellevue Police Department, Bellevue Fire Department, and the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 72-year-old Roger Hildebrandt of Omaha. Mr. Hildebrandt left his residence on Monday, December 22, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., and did not return. On Tuesday, a family member located…
Bellevue Library Foundation Kicks Off Matching Fund Drive as December Events Roll On
Several special activities are planned for December at the Bellevue Public Library, including fundraisers, holiday programs, a food drive, and a holiday lights collection. The Bellevue Library Foundation (BLF) is participating in the 2025 Midlands Community Foundation (MCF) Matching Charitable Program that began on Dec. 2. This is the major fundraising activity for the Library…