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Full Steam Ahead for Sakai Sushi Train as Doors Open Tomorrow
The train is a-comin to town. Bellevue’s newest restaurant, Sakai Sushi Train and Grill, is set to open its doors tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, at 11:00 am. Owners of the restaurant called the first few days of operation a soft opening, where their team can serve customers while working out any kinks in daily operations.
A More In-Depth Look at Bellevue’s Announced Waterpark: Q&A with Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike
News broke last week that the Bellevue, Nebraska city council had unanimously approved a $60 million dollar bond for financing a waterpark. Not just a standard, run-of-the-mill waterpark, but a 100,000 square foot, world-class, regional waterpark. There is a lot of excitement behind this announcement, but also a lot of questions. We sat down with Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike to get more information about some of the questions floating around town.
American Resort Management 'Elated' to Bring 100,000 Sq Ft Regional Waterpark to the Midwest
American Resort Management based in Grand Prairie, Texas, has partnered with the city of Bellevue, Nebraska to bring a recently announced waterpark and connected hotel to the Midwest. They have an impressive portfolio of properties they manage across the country, including waterparks in Texas, California, Arkansas, and North Dakota. The Bellevue, Nebraska waterpark will be modeled after one in Texas called Epic Waters. Epic Waters has been ranked as one of the top three indoor waterparks in the country in the USA Today Readers Choice Poll.
City of Bellevue and Bellevue Downs Racetrack Support Nebraska Casino Study
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. The study estimated that Bellevue would generate $60 million in casino revenue which the City of Bellevue and Bellevue Downs officials as well as experts in the field feel is an extremely conservative estimate.
Carey and Brian Hamilton to Receive Midlands Community Foundation’s 2023 Reflection Award
Midlands Community Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce that Carey and Brian Hamilton will receive the Reflection Award at the organization’s 2024 Reflection Ball on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in LaVista. Each year MCF honors an individual or individuals who have contributed significantly to Sarpy and/or Cass counties and the mission of the Foundation with its Reflection Award.
East Grad Zurcher Owns Most Respected Jewelry Store in the Omaha-Metro
Alumni Spotlight - Bellevue East graduate Rebecca Zurcher (Kumor) is the owner-operator of Erwin’s Jewelers Co. in Olde Towne Bellevue, Nebraska - one of the longest running businesses in Bellevue and all of Sarpy County. Read about Rebecca’s journey from Bellevue East student to owner of the most well-respected jewelry store in the Omaha-Metro. She also shares her thoughts on the best lesson her dad ever taught her.
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 to Offutt Air Force Base, Bellevue is a global community and we have readers from all over the world, checking in weekly to see what's happening in Bellevue, Nebraska.
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.
Update on Fatal Crash near Highway 75 and Fairview Road
December 23, 2023 - Press Release from the Bellevue (Neb) Police Department) On Thursday, December 21, 2023, at approximately 7:54 p.m., Bellevue officers responded to the area of Northbound Highway 75 and Fairview Road, regarding a personal injury accident, involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, officers located a 2023 Nissan Sentra and a 2016 Ford Escape, both of which were off the roadway.
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 work so closely together that both businesses will be sharing a common entrance.
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 bicycles in like-new condition that just need a tune-up and a special story of an Angel Tree gift that was shared with us.
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