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š± How a Bellevue church is supporting a family after a shocking attack
Coffee in hand, Bellevue? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a Bellevue church is supporting a family after a shocking attack
- How Bellevueās control of CDBG funds affects future local projects
- What Pillenās emergency-management veto could mean for Bellevue taxpayers
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Windy and not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 35 degrees.
- Saturday: Periods of sun; windy, cooler, temps: high: 56, low: 34.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 'He's a fighter': Parents speak out after attack on child in Omaha Walmart parking lot (wahoo-ashland-waverly.com) ā A Bellevue church became the gathering place for a young family after their 3āyearāold son, Cyler Hillman, was slashed in an Omaha Walmart parking lot and later treated for his injuries. His parents spoke with media at All Seasons Church in Bellevue, emphasizing his recovery and resilience while authorities continue handling the wider investigation into the attackerās death. 
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ā¢ DED Awards Additional $1.5 Million of Community Development Block Grant Funds (nebraska.gov) ā Bellevue is highlighted as one of four Nebraska cities that directly administer their own federal Community Development Block Grant funds, separate from the state-run program. The latest $1.5 million in awards went to smaller towns for street and sidewalk upgrades, while Bellevue residents should note that future CDBG opportunities here will be handled through the cityās own process, not the stateās July 2026 cycle. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Pillen vetoes bill defining snow/ice removal, flood management as āemergency management' duties (heartlandsignal.com) ā Bellevue residents may want to watch a new clash in Lincoln over how emergencies like snow, ice, and flooding are funded and managed. Gov. Jim Pillen vetoed a bill that Bellevue Sen. Rita Sanders helped advance, arguing it could raise property taxes, while supporters say it simply clarifies emergency management duties for local governments. Ā Ā Ā
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing cat 38 and Gertrude area .
his name is Oreo ! My older kids left the door open and he got out . Please message or text if seen or if you have him . He is very friendly andā¦ (Nextdoor Nexdoor Valley View) - Does anyone have recommendations for traveling vets?
Our cat hates being in a kennel and becomes very aggressive so she does not do good at vets. (Nextdoor Hyda Hills)
- Baker's Supermarkets posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Bellevue. Apply here.
- Goodwill Omaha, Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa posted a job opening for Custodian -Offutt in Bellevue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellevue here.
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Ralston
- Soccer scores - Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (norfolkdailynews.com)
La Vista
- Nebraska budget back in $72M deficit after tax revenues hit below forecast (omaha.com)
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