Good Day
Bellevue
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Bellevue. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers warned Nebraskans that romance scams and cryptocurrency fraud have surged, with victims losing six-figure sums on fake trading platforms & apps, and he urged residents not to send money to unknown online contacts but to report suspicious activity to their bank or exchange. WOWT
- ➤ A bill to regulate medical marijuana advanced from committee 5-3 on Thursday after a compromise amendment was added that bans smoking—if passed, cardholders may possess up to 2 ounces and use it for 15 specific illnesses. Nebraska voters approved legal medical marijuana in November. KETV
- ➤ Representative Don Bacon said he opposes moving SNAP benefit costs to the states because it could add a heavy burden on Nebraska. He said he will focus on funding crucial projects like airport and water infrastructure—arguing that shifting these costs will not save money. KETV
- ➤ Gov. Jim Pillen named Bryan Waugh as the new Nebraska State Patrol superintendent—replacing Colonel John Bolduc, who retired May 4 due to the mandatory retirement age—and Waugh will begin his term on June 2 with Lt. Col. Jeff Roby serving as interim superintendent. KETV
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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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Live Music from KC Cameron
9-11:59 p.m. — Copacabana — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy great live music in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Bellevue East Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony
Time TBD — Bellevue East High School — No cost — Celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025 at their graduation ceremony filled with memories and dedication.
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2025 Cornhusker Golf Tournament
12 PM — Tregaron Golf Course — Registration $180, $130 for 2024 participants — Compete in the 86th Annual Stroke Play Tournament at a premier Nebraska course.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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