Good morning, Bellevue.

Nebraska regulators approved the merger application filed by Black Hills Energy and Northwestern Energy Group, boosting plans for a stronger, more resilient company—though approvals remain pending from Montana, South Dakota and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Bellevue Public Library's Youth Services Department will run its Summer Library Program, Mythical Creatures and Legends, from June 1 through July 31.

Starting May 31, kids can pick up a quest tracker for weekly prizes - check library calendars for key registration dates.

Federal health officials have ordered 18 cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus to remain at a Nebraska quarantine facility until May 31, including one passenger at the University of Nebraska Medical Center who must extend her stay by 2 weeks — officials say passengers can quarantine in Omaha or at home.

The Cottage

7:30 p.m. — Bellevue Little Theatre — Tickets available starting May 15 — A comedic exploration of love and betrayal set in an English countryside cottage.