Bellevue Times

16/07/2024

A 2012 graduate, Dylan Travis will represent the United States at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games. Travis is one of four players on the national team squad for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. This will be the first time the U.S. ever had a 3×3 Olympic basketball team.

The American 3x3 Men's Basketball Team's opening five matchups, including dates and times, can be found at the bottom of the article.

This summer, the Gross Catholic Cougars are thrilled to be cheering on one of their own in the Olympics. A 2012 graduate, Dylan Travis will represent the

15/07/2024

Bellevue Public Schools and Bellevue West High School announced the new head coaches for boys’ and girls’ tennis.

Matt Lauritsen will serve as the new head boys’ tennis coach beginning this 2024-25 fall season and Stattin Yates will serve as the new head girls’ tennis coach beginning this 2024-25 school year.

Bellevue Public Schools and Bellevue West High School is pleased to announce the new head coaches for boys’ and girls’ tennis.

13/07/2024

Bellevue Rec Fall Flag Football and Youth Soccer registrations are now open (Links inside). Plus, information on the upcoming July Community Fishing Night and the July Free Tennis event.

As we approach the end of Bellevue Recreation Summer Activities, the Recreation Department would like to thank all the coaches, parents, players, and

07/07/2024

The adventure is still ongoing for teens at the Bellevue Public Library this summer! Going into grade 7-12? Or did you just graduate high school? Have fun and win prizes all summer long when you read, do activity kits, attend events, enter contests, volunteer, and more!
Get started by joining the “Adventure Begins At Your Library” challenge anytime June 1-July 31 at: bellevue.beanstack.org! Download the Beanstack Tracker from your mobile app store for easy, on-the-go participation—and a book scanner for fast logging and reviews.

The adventure is still ongoing for teens at the Bellevue Public Library this summer! Going into grade 7-12? Or did you just graduate high school? Have fun and

05/07/2024

Bellevue Public Schools and Bellevue West High School announced the new head coaches for track and field.

Bellevue Public Schools and Bellevue West High School is pleased to announce the new head coaches for track and field.

29/06/2024

Congratulations to all students who made the honor roll!

Editor’s Note: Each college provided us with a list of students’ names. For the most part, these lists are comprised of students who listed Bellevue as their hometown. However, due to overlapping postal zip codes, some students who attended a Bellevue high school are listed as living in Papillion. If your child attended a high school in Bellevue, made the Dean’s List in the Spring of 2024, and their name is not listed above, please contact our office at [email protected] with the correct information. Thank you.

At state and local universities, over 400 students from Bellevue received recognition for their academic excellence by earning a spot on the Spring 2024

27/06/2024

Mayor Hike then talked about the work being done on the railroad tracks near Haworth Park. “The retention wall built underneath the railroad bridge on Mission Avenue is a key piece to protecting the ground on the west side of the levee. In the past, we have always damned it up with sandbags and dirt,” said Hike. “The retention dam wall was engineered to specifically hold back any waters that come around the backside along the Burlington Railway tracks. The city, Papio Natural Resource District, BNSF, the Corp of Engineers, the State of Nebraska, and Sarpy County are all working together."

Hike went on to say that now that those sleeves are up, the city feels very confident that it will keep us safe from future flooding, or at least those

24/06/2024

The City of Bellevue Police and Fire Department’s along with the Public Works Department have announced that American Heroes Park and the Haworth Park Campground and Public Boat Docks have been closed to the public as of Noon today, Monday, June 24th. These closures are due to the rising waters of the Missouri River and the forecast for those flood waters to rise even further this week.

The City of Bellevue Police and Fire Department’s along with the Public Works Department have announced that American Heroes Park and the Haworth Park

23/06/2024

What was going on in Bellevue, Nebraska this month 30, 40, and 50 years ago? In 1994, Bellevue said goodbye to a landmark.

These were just a few of the stories happening this month in Bellevue, Nebraska – 30 years, 40 years, and 50 years ago.

20/06/2024

The City of Bellevue announced that 2024 firework sales will begin next Tuesday, June 25 and run until the 4th of July. The Bellevue Police Department, the Bellevue Fire Department, and the City of Bellevue strongly encourage all residents to be safe and respectful of their neighbors and pets during this season.

Check out the article for a full list of Bellevue firework stands and their locations.

The Bellevue City Code allows for fireworks approved by the State of Nebraska to be sold and set off June 25th through July 3rd only between the hours of

18/06/2024

Green Bellevue announced its new Pollinator Protector Pledge at the start of National Pollinator Week, June 17-23. Anyone who has green spaces or pot gardens can take the Green Bellevue Pollinator Protector Pledge and join in creating an abundance of habitats and food sources for our pollinators, helpful insects, and butterflies with native plants.
The Green Bellevue Pollinator Pledge can be found on the website at the following URL: https://www.greenbellevue.org/pollinator-protector-pledge. Those who complete the pledge will be recognized on the Green Bellevue website and can receive a certificate and a free native plant.
at the Bellevue Farmers Market.

Bellevue, NE – June 17, 2024 Green Bellevue announced its new Pollinator Protector Pledge atthe start of National Pollinator Week, June 17-23. Anyone who has

18/06/2024

Representatives from McDonald’s Corporation have been working with the city of Bellevue to prepare to break ground on a new location near 25th and Capehart Road. The location will be directly west of Farrell’s Gym and Dunlow’s Orthodontics.

Representatives from McDonald's Corporation have been working with the city of Bellevue to prepare to break ground on a new location near 25th and Capehart

17/06/2024

The Facebook group Taste of Bellevue, Nebraska will host its 9th annual Summer Celebration in recognition of its launch date – July 5, 2015. The event has expanded each year and now people can participate on any of three Facebook groups: Taste of Bellevue Nebraska, Bellevue 411, and Bellevue Biz.

In preparation for the event, local area restaurants and bakeries have donated hundreds of dollars in gift cards to be used as prizes. The summer celebration begins on Tuesday, June 18 and, while an end date has not yet been set, the giveaways will run until at least July 5th. New gift cards will be available to win each day.

The Facebook group Taste of Bellevue, Nebraska will host its 9th annual Summer Celebration in recognition of its launch date - July 5, 2015. The event has

17/06/2024

This year’s Adult Library Program was a record-breaking success. We had 71 events and activities scheduled every day from April 1 to May 12, with 17% higher participation than any previous year. Our librarians and community volunteers went above and beyond to make this such a successful year. Here is a review of the events and activities we offered and what we continue to offer throughout the year.

This year's Adult Library Program was a record-breaking success. We had 71 events and activities scheduled every day from April 1 to May 12, with 17% higher

11/06/2024

Big Update from The Alley!

10/06/2024

We are excited to welcome the College World Series back to the Omaha metro and especially to our BPS ballfields!

The following teams will be practicing at Roddy Field (Bellevue East)...

Wednesday 6/12
Texas A&M at 3:30PM

Friday 6/14
Texas A&M at 10:00AM

These practices are open to the public, but times are subject to change.

When we learn about additional dates and times we'll share those!

06/06/2024

The City of Bellevue, NE in partnership with American Resort Management, LLC (ARM), are pleased to announce that Bellevue Bay Indoor Waterpark has been chosen as the name for Bellevue’s upcoming indoor waterpark destination. This massive 100,000 square foot year-round indoor water park, with a retractable roof, will become a major family-friendly attraction, drawing visitors from all throughout the Midwest and across the country to our community where they will experience a thrilling aquatic adventure and enjoy some Midwest hospitality.

The City of Bellevue, NE in partnership with American Resort Management, LLC (ARM), are pleased to announce that Bellevue Bay Indoor Waterpark has been chosen

04/06/2024

54th Season of Music in the Park - The longest-running, most diverse outdoor concert series in the area! Each 1-hour concert is FREE fun for the whole family! Check out the full list of performers here:

54th Season of Music in the Park! The longest-running, most diverse outdoor concert series in the area! Each 1-hour concert is FREE fun for the whole family!

03/06/2024

Bellevue University’s Military and Veteran student services, along with various programs offered to the Military and Veterans community, will temporarily relocate from their original location on Harvell Circle to three key buildings on the main campus. This move, effective June 3, will continue until the end of the year.

“The move is needed to help support the ongoing construction of the new field house and surrounding area, a project that we are all very excited about,” said

02/06/2024

There were smiles all around Friday as Bellevue University hosted an open house to showcase the progress made on its new 72,000-square-foot field house. Construction is still underway and should be completed in early 2025. However, due to the mild winter in Bellevue, things are a little ahead of schedule.

There were smiles all around Friday as Bellevue University hosted an open house to showcase the progress made on its new 72,000-square-foot field house.

31/05/2024

Harbor Freight is scheduled to open this summer at 1502 Harlan Drive in the Bellevue Plaza and Craig Hoffman, Harbor Freight Director of Corporate Communications, is very excited about their latest venture.

Harbor Freight is scheduled to open this summer at 1502 Harlan Drive in the Bellevue Plaza and Craig Hoffman, Harbor Freight Director of Corporate

24/05/2024

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 as more than 1,100 graduate from Bellevue’s five high schools!

This month, the Bellevue community welcomes over 1,100 new high school graduates! Congratulations to all of the graduates from Bellevue’s five high schools:

24/05/2024

On Friday, May 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Bellevue Public Schools and Bellevue West High School will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bellevue West Auditorium. The groundbreaking launches the final phase of the Bellevue Public Schools Bond Initiative that was supported by the community in 2016. The construction will begin immediately following the class of 2024 graduation ceremony, with the project anticipated to be completed by fall of 2025.

Bellevue, Nebraska – On Friday, May 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Bellevue Public Schools and Bellevue West High School will host a groundbreaking ceremony for

22/05/2024

Congratulations to all scholarship recipients from Bellevue’s five high schools: Bellevue East, Bellevue West, Gross Catholic, Bryan High School, and Cornerstone Christian.

Congratulations to all scholarship recipients from Bellevue’s five high schools: Bellevue East, Bellevue West, Gross Catholic, Bryan High School, and

22/05/2024

What was going on during May in Bellevue, Nebraska 30, 40, and 50 years ago? Check it out:

These were just a few of the stories happening in Bellevue, Nebraska – 30 years, 40 years, and 50 years in our past.

18/05/2024

A look back at Offutt AFB over the years.

During the late 1950s Offutt AFB was home to the Royal Air Force and its Avro Vulcan aircraft. The Avro Vulcan was a strategic bomber from 1956 to 1984, which

17/05/2024

Bellevue’s new Crumbl bakery is officially open for business.

The store is located in Wolf Creek Plaza, at 10403 S 15th St, between popular franchises Chipotle and Starbucks. The store will be open Monday through Thursdays from 8am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 8am to midnight. Crumbl is closed on Sundays.

Crumbl’s cookies are made fresh each day, and the company boasts a weekly rotating menu with six unique cookie flavors each week.

At 8am this morning, Bellevue's new Crumbl bakery officially opened for business.

17/05/2024

Bellevue Library’s SLP will run from June 1 through July 31 and includes a variety of Family, Early Literacy, and School-Age programs. Children can visit the SLP table at the library beginning June 1 to sign up and grab their Passport to Adventure! As always, participation is free and open to the public, whether you have a library card or not!

May is here and for the Children’s staff at Bellevue Public Library, that means Summer Library Program (SLP) planning! 

09/05/2024

More than 2,000 students from 250 schools across the nation will descend on Bellevue West High School from Friday until Sunday to compete in the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (NIETOC) Speech competition.

BELLEVUE, Neb. – More than 2,000 students from 250 schools across the nation will descend on Bellevue West High School from Friday until Sunday to compete in