Saturday, June 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Bellevue. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, hundreds of kids enjoyed the new playground at American Heroes Park while Mayor Rusty Hike said the project took two years and cost $2.8 million. The playground is four times larger than others in Bellevue and needed seven semitrucks of equipment—an amphitheater expansion is planned. WOWT
- ➤ Dave Gifford of All Seasons Foundation delivered water and opened a cooling center in his Bellevue office today to help neighbors cope with extreme heat — the center is available from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for anyone needing relief. 3 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bellevue University student Makinzie Gregory was crowned Miss Nebraska today in North Platte while Gabriella Swift won Miss Nebraska’s Teen to support eating disorder recovery—both will head to Orlando in September for national Miss America competitions. They plan to promote their community service initiatives during their year of service. WOWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bellevue residents can set off fireworks from June 25 to July 3 between 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on July 4 from 8 a.m. to Midnight—local rules advise keeping water nearby and following safety guidelines set by the Omaha Fire Department. KETV
TRAVEL NEWS
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Bellevue Planning Commission Monthly Meeting
6:00 p.m. — City of Bellevue Parks Department — Free entry — Attend the monthly meeting to engage in local planning matters and community development.
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Green Chapel Tournament 2025
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Bellevue University Gordon Lozier Athletic Center — $20 registration, $10 per event — Test your skills in smallsword, longsword, rapier, and mixed steel competitions.
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