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, 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…
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…
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…
Snap! Productions opens ‘Misery’ February 7th, 2025 at a Ghost Light Theatre in Bellevue, NE, and will run performances every weekend through February 23rd. This three person cast brings to life the chilling isolation of Stephen King’s novel ‘Misery’ in an immersive venue. Follow the story of Paul Sheldon, notable author, who undergoes a terrible…
Bellevue University’s Cyber League team received national recognition for their performance in the National Cyber League (NCL) Fall 2024 Competition. The NCL is a cybersecurity skills competition that simulates real-world scenarios, challenging participants to solve cyber threats in a secure environment. Participants engage in activities such as identifying hackers through forensic data analysis, conducting penetration…
by Kristine Woods, Reference Librarian and Homebound Coordinator Are you stuck at home, but find yourself craving lifelong learning, information, entertainment, and recreation? Bellevue Public Library @Home, also known as Homebound, is a delivery service for adult Bellevue residents who are confined to their home or care facility due to a chronic or temporary disability….
Bellevue Public Schools and Bellevue West High School are excited to announce the new head baseball coach. Nick Schumacher will serve as the new head boys’ baseball coach beginning the 2025-26 season. Coach Schumacher has served as the head baseball coach at Omaha Roncalli Catholic High School since 2023 and serves as player development/general manager for…
Absolute Joy By Sarah Dighans, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce & Community For 30 years, Daniel and Annaliza Botsford’s Absolute Tattoos & Body Piercing shop has left its mark on Bellevue, Nebraska. Daniel’s journey into tattooing didn’t begin in a tattoo studio. It started with a passion for drawing as a young boy, inspired by the…
Looking back at 2024, reflecting on the condition and accomplishments of the Bellevue Police Department, I can unequivocally state that I could not be happier with where we stand. The department is fully staffed and has been since early 2022. Our crime numbers are down dramatically – as evidenced in earlier articles written for this…
