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Bowling on the Brink as Construction Continues Inside The Alley
Let’s begin with the answer to one of the most asked questions in Bellevue since last October, when it was revealed that the former Leopard Lanes bowling alley had been purchased by Steve Kucirek – who had big plans to both renovate and innovate the existing location. Demolition and renovation are coming along quicker than…
Preparing for Severe Weather in Nebraska
A Public Service Message from the Bellevue Fire Department Is winter really over? It doesn’t feel like it, but spring is right around the corner and that will bring warmer weather and the threat of severe weather. Most severe weather occurs during the Spring and Summer months in Nebraska. Severe Weather Awareness Week in Nebraska…
Library Nears 120,000 visits, Names Top Books of the Year
By Julie Dinville, Library Director The Bellevue Public Library was very busy in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (Oct. 1, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2022)despite some resurgences of the Covid-19 pandemic during that period. Recently, the library submittedan annual statistical survey for public libraries to the Nebraska Library Commission that details some ofthe library’s activities. This survey…
West Grad Enters the Shark Tank this Friday
This Friday, March 17th, Bellevue West graduate Jeremy Carlson will be appearing on the popular TV show Shark Tank to pitch his revolutionary idea “Crispý Cones”. Carlson graduated from West in 2015 and he will appear on the show along with his wife, Kaitlyn. After his graduation from Bellevue West, Carlson went on a two-year church…
Proponents of Expanding Casinos Beyond Existing Six Racetracks Won a Round in the Legislature
Committee chair says delay in report needed to get ‘real-world data’ By: Paul Hammel – February 28, 2023 LINCOLN — Proponents of allowing casinos at more than the six existing horse-racing tracks in Nebraska scored a victory of sorts last week. They helped block advancement of a bill to delay until 2029 a required market study on…
Fish Fry Season Starts This Week in Bellevue
Fat Tuesday is today, Ash Wednesday is tomorrow, and Fish Fry Season officially begins in Bellevue this Friday. While the Omaha-Metro hosts many amazing fish fries, we want to encourage our readers to Support Bellevue and give these long-running fish fries a try this Lent. According to Larry Reed, Financial Secretary with the Knights of…
Chief of Police Clary Reflects on BPD’s 2022 Year
Thinking back on 2022, after our first full year of posting articles on The Bellevue Times, by all measures it was a very productive year at the Bellevue Police Department (BPD). There are numerous new and expanded services, as well as notable initiatives that we will continue to highlight as we move forward with future…
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce suspends programming in wake of woes with tax-exempt status
By: Cindy Gonzalez, Nebraska Examiner – January 5, 2023 BELLEVUE, Nebraska — Programs have been suspended at the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce & Community as the agency tries to regain tax-exempt status, which it lost a decade ago for failure to properly file federal tax forms. Chamber president and CEO Michelle Andahl this week announced her departure…
Bellevue Marriages and Real Estate Transfers now Available in The Bellevue Times
Bellevue Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses are now published in The Bellevue Times. Instead of publishing a new article every time they are updated with new information, they can instead be found on the main page of The Bellevue Times site/app. Real Estate Transfers will be updated every two weeks and cover zip codes…
What Were the Top Ten Stories in Bellevue for 2022?
The ten stories listed below had the most views and interactions over the course of 2022. The stories vary widely in subject matter – from remembrances and redevelopment to The Queen and The Speedster. The thread that ties them all together is that all have some connection to Bellevue. Number 10 Remembering Paul Hartnett and…