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🌱 How did Bellevue West seize control to win this tournament?
Coming up on the Bellevue Patch calendar: Thursday Power Partners
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Bellevue West seize control to win this tournament?
- Which Bellevue Little Theatre shows are leading the Omaha awards race?
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Bellevue? Post it to Bellevue photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Find out what's happening in Bellevuefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Bellevuefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 48 and low of 28 degrees.
- Wednesday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 49, low: 36.
- Thursday: Very windy; cooler, with a high of 40 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Bellevue West beats Gretna East to win boys basketball Class A/B Early Season Classic (omaha.com) — Bellevue West boys basketball, ranked No. 8 in Class A, powered past Class B No. 5 Gretna East 72-56 to win the Class A/B Early Season Classic at Omaha Westside. Bryce Johnson scored 19 points, including 15 in the second half, highlighting a strong early-season statement for the Bellevue program. 
• Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards; WALNUT RIDGE Leads Best Musical! (broadwayworld.com) — Bellevue Little Theatre is a major contender in the 2025 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards, with “The Rocky Horror Show,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Moriarty,” and more earning top spots across many categories. Local performers, designers, and directors from Bellevue are up against theaters from Omaha, Lincoln, and across Nebraska, and voting is still open before winners are announced in January.
📸 Around Bellevue
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bellevue
- Thursday Power Partners
Courtyard by Marriott at Beardmore Event Center , 3750 Raynor Pkwy , Bellevue
8:00 am - Christmas Pop-Up Bar
Bellevue Volunteer Firefighter Hall , 2108 Franklin Street , Bellevue
5:00 pm - Tuesday Power Partners
The Lighthouse Cafe & Coffee Olde Town Bellevue , 119 W Mission Ave , Bellevue
8:00 am - Thursday Power Partners
Courtyard by Marriott at Beardmore Event Center , 3750 Raynor Pkwy , Bellevue
8:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Tuesday December 23
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tuesday Power Partners
The Lighthouse Cafe & Coffee , 119 W Mission Ave , Bellevue
8:00 am - Homeschool: Family Gingerbread Houses
La Vista Public Library , 9110 Giles Road , La Vista
11:00 am - Tuesday TIPS Squad
Dayspring Bank , 4370 South 72nd Street , Ralston
1:00 pm - Pre-Teen/Teen Craft Night
La Vista Public Library , 9110 Giles Road , La Vista
5:00 pm - Silent Book Club: Ugly Sweater Edition
Bushwackers at The Granary , 7401 Main St , Ralston
5:30 pm - Papillion La Vista South High Titans vs Millard North Mustangs
Papillion La Vista South High School , 10799 NE-370 , Papillion
5:30 pm - Page to Screen Book Club
La Vista Public Library , 9110 Giles Road , La Vista
6:00 pm - City Council Meeting
Papillion City Hall , 122 E 3rd St , Papillion
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ***HAVE BEEN FOUND**-
----LOST---BELLEVUE--- 13th & Childs Rd. MD Hazel and Balto have been missing since 9:50 this morning. Hazel is a full white husky and Balto is… (Nextdoor Chandler East) - This holiday season, safety comes first!
Secure decorations, keep walkways clear, and watch for tripping hazards. Let’s make this Christmas joyful and safe for everyone #HolidaySafety … (Nextdoor Pheasant Ridge)
- H&R Block posted a job opening for Guest Services Coordinator in Offutt Afb. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Offutt Afb. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellevue here.
🗞 Nearby News
Papillion
- New OPPD study says coal is safe in North Omaha but experts raise doubts (omaha.com)
- NDOT Announces Grantees for December's 'Drive Sober' Campaign (ruralradio.com)
- Union Omaha Signs Attacking Midfielder Adrian Billhardt (oursportscentral.com)
Omaha
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