Thursday, April 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Bellevue. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Josephine Baker, a 26-year-old charged with second-degree murder, using a weapon to commit a crime, first-degree arson and domestic assault in the death of 43-year-old Jeffrey Hettinger, was denied bond in court Wednesday morning—police said she was inside a home near 28th and Kansas Avenue when officers answered a domestic disturbance call. KETV
- ➤ Di'Quarius Merritt, the suspect wanted for first-degree assault in an August shooting at Family Dollar near 25th and Chandler, was arrested in Texas & extradited to Sarpy County as Bellevue police confirmed. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At UNMC, nearly 46 percent of graduating medical students stayed in Nebraska on match day March 21, a five-percent increase from last year that may help ease the doctor shortage—especially in rural communities. Students such as Trey Bokoskie matched with family medicine residencies in their hometowns to serve local needs. WOWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today a major construction project on I-80 will reduce lanes from Q to 144th and cause significant delays in La Vista—traffic will be affected as a new westbound lane and a 144th Street exit are built, with the I-80 westbound exit ramp to Highway 50 remaining closed until 6 a.m. Overnight work has already begun and the project will conclude in Fall. KETV
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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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Nebraska Reptile Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Courtyard Omaha Bellevue at Beardmore Event Center — VIP & General Admission at the door — Discover thousands of reptiles, amphibians, and supplies for all your pet needs.
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