Good morning, Bellevue.

Bellevue broke ground today on Bellevue Bay — a new indoor water park being built northwest of the Highway 34 and Highway 75 interchange.

The park, partly funded by a $60 million bond and revenues from the Bellevue Good Life District, will feature a retractable roof, lazy river, rock climbing wall and over 3,300 feet of water slides with hotels and businesses connected by a climate-controlled corridor; it is set to open in 2027.

The Nebraska Passport travel program will run from May 1 to September 30 and offer 70 stops across the state for restaurants + museums + parks + roadside attractions to support small businesses.

Madison Johnson, Visit Nebraska's Passport Program Coordinator, said the new selections will change each year.

Offutt Air Force Base will conduct its largest and most intensive military exercise from March 31 to April 4, limiting base access and causing increased noise and frequent announcements for nearby residents—veterans and retirees are advised to visit before the exercise begins.

Professor Nathan Pennington from Creighton University shared tips for filling out your NCAA tournament bracket as the deadline nears, advising a last-minute statistical model based on KenPom.

He said picking teams few people select may help win your pool while Omaha teams face tough odds.

The Sound of Music Musical at Bellevue Little Theatre

This production of 'The Sound of Music' follows Maria, a new nanny for the Von Trapp family, as she navigates love and duty against the backdrop of a changing Austria.

Omaha Czech-Slovak Cultural Festival

12-5 p.m. — Beardmore Event Center of Bellevue — $5 – $18 — Celebrate spring with authentic food, music, and dance at this cultural festival.

80s Prom Fundraiser

11 p.m. — Lakewood Villages Park — Admission fees apply — Dance the night away in your best 80s getup while supporting a great cause.