Good Day
Bellevue
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Bellevue. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rob McCartney, a longtime anchor at KETV, will retire at the end of 2025 after 33 years at the station—he spent four decades in TV news covering Nebraska and western Iowa. KETV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The University of Nebraska’s Criminology and Criminal Justice Department released a two-year study on labor trafficking in Nebraska to help victims after a recent federal raid on metro hotels revealed suspected exploitation. The study gathered insights from interviews with victims and service providers — findings that will guide future steps to support those affected. WOWT
- ➤ The University of Nebraska Omaha's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice released a two-year statewide study on labor trafficking in Nebraska, which ran from July 2023 to July 2025—over 580 surveys helped researchers find patterns in victim demographics, police challenges, and limited resources in rural areas. The report recommends public awareness campaigns and cross-agency support to improve investigation and survivor services. KETV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fans of Nebraska Football gathered in watch parties across the metro—tailgates in Omaha and Ralston—to cheer the Huskers during their season opener at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. KETV
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Bellevue Farmers Market
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Washington Park — Free — Explore local produce and crafts at this vibrant farmers market.
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