Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
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🏘️ Community
Severe Weather Awareness Week is underway, urging Bellevue residents to set up multiple ways to receive alerts like a weather radio or mobile app to stay safe during storm season.
Meteorologists explain that a watch means conditions are favorable while a warning signals imminent danger — a reminder that helps everyone prepare.
Local Jersey Mike's hosted its annual Day of Giving on Wednesday when community members bought hero sandwiches with 100% of sales donated to Special Olympics Nebraska.
The funds will support uniforms and rental needs for future competitors, according to Gregory Stangler.
🏛️ Government
Nebraska lawmakers introduced LB 558—sponsored by state senator Brad von Gillern—to form a taskforce that will study how to close the $150 million annual gap needed for a nearly $17 billion transportation system over the next 20 years.
The state Department of Transportation noted that current funds from federal, sales, and gas sources are falling short.
U.S. Rep. Mike Flood issued a statement on Wednesday about National Weather Service staffing challenges that have reduced the quality of local weather forecasts.
He said he reached out to the NWS for more information and urged the agency to improve its services for Nebraskans.
🏈 Sports
Mason Miller — the 6-foot-9 Creighton forward who led the Big East in three-point percentage last season but suffered a broken leg last summer — entered the NCAA transfer portal.
He played 32 games this season averaging 11.7 minutes and 1.1 points per game.
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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.
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