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City of Bellevue and Bellevue Downs Racetrack Support Nebraska Casino Study
January 2, 2024 (Bellevue, NE) Press Release from the City of Bellevue: A recent casino study by the Innovation Group has named Bellevue as the number one revenue generating market for casino expansion in the State of Nebraska. Bellevue is the third largest city in Nebraska, in Sarpy County which is Nebraska’s fastest growing county….
Bellevue’s Top Ten Stories of 2023
At the Bellevue Times, we just completed our second full year of publication through our iPhone/iPad App, our Andriod/Google Play App, and our Digital News Site. It was a year of tremendous growth with a 75% increase in the number of visitors and a 150% increase in the number of page views over 2022! Thanks…
Christmas Event Hands of Hope Marks 6th Year in the Hands of Bellevue Together
While talking with Bellevue Together leadership regarding the annual Hands of Hope Christmas event, two words that come to mind are respect and dignity. Story after story was shared regarding making sure siblings received a “roughly equal” amount of gifts and that donated items are, in most cases, new, not used. Exceptions to this include…
Bellevue Parks & Rec 2023 ‘Where am I?’ Scavenger Hunt is Live
2023 Bellevue Recreation Scavenger Hunt Welcome to the Bellevue Recreation “Where am I” Scavenger Hunt! By completing this scavenger hunt you will learn a little bit more about Bellevue and hopefully win a prize. The participants of this scavenger hunt will need to take a picture of themselves next to the park sign for each…
Thirst Tea Cafe Open for Business with Sushi Train Set to Roll into Town
Things are hopping near the intersection of Cornhusker and Ft Crook Rd S. A few weeks ago, a new business, Thirst Tea Cafe, opened up, and it will soon be followed by Bellevue’s first sushi train. Both businesses are a collaboration of multiple groups with some of the same investors in each group. The groups…
Parks Department Announces New Playgrounds for the New Year
The Park and Recreation Department would like to wish the Bellevue Community a Happy Holiday! We are excited to announce some new playgrounds, a new shelter, permanent bathrooms, and new activities coming in 2024! The Bellevue Community will find these updated playgrounds at: At Two Springs we will be replacing the 2 yr. old –…
This Month in Bellevue History… December 1973, 1983, and 1993
These were just a few of the stories happening in Bellevue, Nebraska – 30 years, 40 years, and 50 years in our past.
Monster Dogs Partners with Sorties Tavern to Offer Gourmet Dogs During Winter and Beyond
Scott Hull was working a retail job at Omaha Steaks, and his wife, Alexis, was a case manager for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services when thoughts of owning their own business turned into serious discussions. Scott’s passion for food led them to the food service industry, eventually deciding to open a food…
Retired Bellevue Teacher Creates Transportation Service for Seniors
Katie Herbert devoted 31 years to the students of Bellevue Public Schools before retiring last May. Just a few months into retirement, she realized she needed something to do. Instead of starting a hobby or binge-watching TV, Herbert created a business called My Ol’ Friend. According to Herbert, My Ol’ Friend provides safe and reliable…
Shop with a Cop Program Continues Holiday Tradition
December 11, 2023 – Bellevue, Neb. From 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on December 11th, local families will participate in Bellevue Police and Fire Department’s Holiday Heroes “Shop With a Cop” Program and will be meeting officers and firefighters to go shopping for Christmas gifts. Officers and firefighters will be volunteering their time to help…