Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Jeremy Lubash leads Mangelsen's Prop Room in gearing up for Halloween by preparing new costumes, including ones inspired by Netflix's 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' (new arrivals are scheduled for later this month).
The store stays busy with creative costume requests and extends weekend hours until Halloween.
Bellevue Food Pantry saw a rise in need over the past two weeks as military members and neighbors sought help due to the government shutdown.
Manager Deanna Wagner said they plan to serve over 1,800 clients this month and need more donations to keep shelves stocked+ they rely on community support to meet growing demand.
🎭 Culture
Native leaders in Nebraska celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day Monday while opposing the federal decision to reinstate Columbus Day, saying that the change erases important Native history.
They noted that a 2020 law was a good compromise to teach Native history in schools — a crucial part of the state’s heritage.
🌲 Environment
Creighton University professor Dr. Carol Fassbinder-Orth is using mathematical AI to listen to bees (a method that distinguishes pesticide exposure from normal activity) as a tool to monitor bee health.
Her team, including undergraduate students, will test the system across hives on four continents as bee colonies continue to suffer in the Midwest.
🏈 Sports
The Creighton Bluejays are ranked 23rd in the AP Preseason College Basketball Poll — marking their fourth straight year in the poll and placing them between Michigan State and Wisconsin.
They will play an exhibition game against No. 16 Iowa State on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Omaha.
Nebraska and Minnesota fans use a broken chair as a symbol to raise money for the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital and the Team Jack Foundation for pediatric brain cancer research.
The tradition, which has gathered over $170,000 in eight years, will continue during Nebraska's game against Minnesota on Friday—each side aims to outdo the other in donations.
🎉 Bellevue Events
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Nebraska Reptile Show
10 AM – 1 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Bellevue — VIP & General Admission Tickets available at the door — Explore thousands of reptiles, amphibians, and supplies with family fun for all ages.
Falconwood Fright Nights
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Falconwood Park — $6-$10 per person — Enjoy Halloween-themed movies under the stars with food trucks and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Miracle on 34th Street, the Musical
7:30 p.m. — Bellevue Little Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming holiday classic with beloved tunes and community charm.
Bellevue Bazaar Craft Show
10 AM – 3 PM — Bellevue Knights Event Center — Free will donation — Discover meaningful, handcrafted treasures for your holiday gifts.
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