Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
Good morning, Bellevue.
Authorities continued recovery efforts on Thursday for 18-year-olds Laiana Green and Lah K.
Tray Moo and 11-year-old Eh Cress Moo who were swept into the Missouri River on Tuesday near a boat dock when four girls went fishing and only a 13-year-old managed to get out — search teams using boats, drones and sonar plan to keep working into next week if necessary despite adverse weather.
Rescue crews resumed their search Thursday morning along the Missouri River after four girls were swept away near N.P.
Dodge Park; 13-year-old Ehtheyu Paw reached shore while 18-year-old Laiana Green, Lah K Tray Moo and 12-year-old Eh Cress Moo remained missing—officials said the search could take several days.
Local filmmaker Miles Landaw of Bellevue University earned recognition when his documentary “Nebraska’s 400” won Best Nebraska Short Film Documentary at the Omaha Film Festival.
The film — which honors the 400 veterans who died in Vietnam and highlights the sacrifices of many who served — will be shown at future festivals including one in California.
Today the Government Affairs Committee in the Nebraska Legislature did not send the medical marijuana regulation bill to the floor for debate, so the bill will likely die this session.
Lawmakers have 25 days to use a pull motion to try to revive it—key issues include access for PTSD patients and a ban on smoking cannabis.
Nebraska lawmakers gave first-round approval to a compromise on teacher pension contributions that will reduce state, local and teacher inputs as the plan approaches full funding while saving about $77 million over the next two-year cycle and boosting teachers’ annual take-home pay by roughly $1,000. State senators stressed the measure has built-in protections for long-term sustainability—further discussion is planned on an amendment to set the retirement age at 55.
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.
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.
Hogwarts Under the Stars - Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets
7-11 p.m. — Falconwood Park — $5 per person — Experience magical outdoor cinema with Harry Potter under the stars.
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