Papillion News

The Papillion-La Vista Board of Education approved a bid May 13 for Omaha-based Sentrixx Security Solutions to equip existing systems with additional safety measures.

Submitted photo Kaylee Meyer of Papillion performs a clog dance called 'Crazy In Love' during the Lions Club's District Talent Contest in Plattsmouth on May 12.

Paraprofessional Rosie Wolfe listens as second-grader Priscilla Walsh, 8, reads aloud at Rumsey Station Elementary School in Papillion.

Paraprofessional Rosie Wolfe listens as second-grader Priscilla Walsh, 8, reads aloud at Rumsey Station Elementary School in Papillion.

The space is lush green, with newly planted trees and a Great Lawn that's illuminated at night by flashing, swirling lights.

Nebraska currently ranks fourth in the nation in wind resources, according to the American Wind Energy Association, but lags behind neighboring states such as Iowa in wind energy development.

Isaiah Sattlefield, center, a sixth-grader at Golden Hills Elementary in Bellevue, joins with other members of his boys book club in creating a "Sharp Shot" story map, which helps them sort out the plot, characters and themes of the Jack Higgins novel, below.

Recently voted one of the top ten places to live, Papillion is certainly proud of that title.

It's called "separation of powers," and there's a good reason for it. The legislative branch makes laws.

Dot Nelson works on a rhinestone design at Bling by Zing in Papillion on May 6. The shop is family owned, and a ribbon cutting was held on May 10 with the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce.

Daniel Covin has landed a recurring role of Hunter on "All My Children." Covin, 19, is a graduate of Papillion-La Vista High School.

Daniel Covin has landed a recurring role of Hunter on "All My Children." Covin, 19, is a graduate of Papillion-La Vista High School.

Sharon Penner, who has been feeding schoolchildren for 43 years, decided new federal school nutrition mandates were a sign from above to retire.

Swanson and eight other Creighton residence halls were part of a program called Give & Go that encouraged students to drop off items while cleaning out their dorm rooms.

Margi, left, and Wendy Fletcher of It's All About Bees! will provide honey tastings for those who stop in as part of the Nebraska Passport program this summer.

Keely McNutt, a Creighton University sophomore majoring in exercise science, drops off an unwanted fan at the designated collection location inside Swanson, a Creighton residence hall.

In the Money Talks blog, The World-Herald shares the latest in Nebraska business and development, with behind-the-scenes notes from our Money team.

Omaha Westside defeated Papillion-La Vista 9-8 on Monday night to remain unbeaten in the state baseball tournament at Werner Park.

The clock hits 6:34 a.m. at the Jansen home in northwest Omaha, and five 14-year-olds hustle out the door with backpacks to catch their bus.

A young mother has been cited for misdemeanor child neglect. Her four year old son was found roaming a Papillion neighborhood near 72nd and Giles.