Good morning, Bellevue.

Robert Banks, a 94-year-old Bellevue resident, said he was charged $8,000 by a door-to-door tree cutter who removed an ash tree but left behind the stump and oil spots.

An arborist later confirmed the price was nearly double the typical rate and city records showed the contractor lacked proper licenses — a red flag for homeowners.

Bellevue Police are searching for a suspect seen on security cameras stepping out of a car and attacking a food truck vendor near 36th Street and Chandler Road on late Sunday morning May 11 — the victim suffered a bloody nose and severe pain after being hit several times, and a woman seen with the suspect apologized before they drove away.

Nebraska lawmakers said they cannot accept Gov. Jim Pillen's line-item vetoes for budget bills because the vetoed items were not returned within the constitution’s five-day deadline.

Speaker John Arch said that bills LB 261 and LB 264 were signed without the vetoes on May 15 and delivered to the secretary's office — while Pillen's office states they were received on the evening of May 21.

Nebraska lawmakers gave the minimum wage bill another chance at final reading after it failed last week when a senator missed the vote; the bill will sit on final reading until next year – its sponsor may attach it to another law as time allows.

After a recent KMTV report, a national group invited Lift Up Sarpy County executive director Tanya Gifford to Washington where she met with lawmakers to talk about challenges like SNAP cuts & the affordable housing crisis affecting local families.

KETV NewsWatch 7 has released a guide showing free and low-cost family movie series around Omaha that offer fun summer outings.

The guide lists dates, times and pricing for events such as AMC Summer Movie Camp and Friday Night Flix at Riverfront—designed to help families plan their evenings.

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.

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.

Bellevue Rocks! Riverfront Festival

June 5-8 — American Heroes Park — Various costs — Enjoy live music, carnival rides, and local food at Bellevue's largest summer celebration.

Ken Ludwig's Moriarty

7:30 p.m. — Bellevue Little Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling adventures of Holmes, Watson, and Irene Adler as they confront the infamous Professor Moriarty.

Statewide Arboretum Native Plant Sale

9 AM – 12 PM — Camp Brewster, Fontenelle Forest — Free entry — Discover native plants and learn about their environmental benefits at this annual sale.