Good morning, Bellevue.

Altrusa International Club of Bellevue is accepting grant applications from local nonprofits that support literacy, education and family services.

Applications must be submitted by May 8 and awards (ranging from $250-$1,000) will be issued by May 30.

Douglas County Volunteer Fire Departments deployed crews and equipment under Boys Town Fire Chief Nick Thoreen on Thursday morning to help fight the Cottonwood and Morrill fires in western Nebrask.

Authorities said the teams are aiding efforts to keep the wildfires contained.

NDOT has resumed placing winter construction cones on I-480 over the Missouri River, causing the closure of two inside lanes and the left lane on Douglas and Dodge ramps (the project started in 2024 and will finish this fall).

Nebraska men’s basketball won its first NCAA tournament game as local bars unlocked refrigerators stocked with limited-edition Husker cans to mark the historic win, and fans in Omaha and Lincoln celebrated while they prepare for their game against Vanderbilt tomorrow.

Fish Fry at Croatian Cultural Society

4-7 p.m. — Croatian Cultural Society — $14 for fish entrées — Enjoy a delightful fish fry featuring beer-battered and baked cod with all the sides.

Bellevue Police Easter Egg Hunt

10:00 – 11:30 AM — American Heroes Park — Free entry — A family-friendly event filled with egg hunting and community spirit in a scenic park setting.

Season Kickoff Hot Ball Scramble Tournament

Noon — Willow Lakes Golf Course — Register for entry — Tee up the 2026 tournament season at a fun 4-person hot ball scramble.