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🌱 Patch AM: Why Omahans must cross the river to buy New Year’s fireworks
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Omahans must cross the river to buy New Year’s fireworks
- How an Omaha tour company collapse left locals and a bus line shortchanged
- How Omaha’s Beauty Box Project is restoring dignity with shampoo and pads
Also on today's calendar: New Years Eve Party and 6 more events.
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- Tuesday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 47 and low of 27 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 47, low: 20.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and colder, with a high of 34 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Omaha residents travel to Council Bluffs for New Year's fireworks (wowt.com) — If you’re planning a New Year’s fireworks show in Omaha, remember you can’t buy fireworks in the city but you can legally set them off Dec. 28–30 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Dec. 31 from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Many residents are heading to Council Bluffs stands like Wild Willy’s to stock up, since Nebraska allows December sales but Omaha does not. 
2. Bus company, Omaha customers still owed money after tour company closes (wowt.com) — Omaha-area travelers are still waiting on refunds after Elite Goody Tours abruptly shut down, canceling trips and leaving both customers and a local charter bus company unpaid. Local quilters lost deposits on a Missouri trip, while Navigator Motor Coaches is suing for unpaid invoices but still plans to give the group a free day tour.
3. Omaha initiative addresses ‘period poverty' and personal care needs (wowt.com) — An Omaha-based effort called The Beauty Box Project is collecting hygiene and menstrual products to support local women fleeing violence or facing financial hardship. Partnering with the Women’s Center for Advancement, the project has already gathered over 1,300 items and $3,000 in donations in just nine days, helping restore dignity and opportunity for women across the metro.
4. Omahans reminded fireworks OK but celebratory New Year's Even gunfire not allowed (omaha.com) — As Omaha heads into New Year’s Eve, residents are reminded that fireworks are only allowed for a limited time and celebratory gunfire is still illegal within city limits. A sweeping set of 2025 photos then captures everyday life, big storms, protests, parades, and major moments across Omaha and nearby communities.
5. Former Carson Group marketing executive drops discrimination lawsuit (financial-planning.com) — An Omaha-based financial firm, Carson Group, is no longer facing a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit after former marketing chief Mary Kate Gulick agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice. The dispute involved allegations over handling of a reported assault and altered medical records, and ends with no payout to Gulick and some costs repaid to Carson.
📸 Around Omaha
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Omaha
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- New Years Eve Party
Smash Park La Vista , 8121 S 125th St , La Vista
10:00 am - Noon Year's Eve
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium , 3701 S 10th St , Omaha
10:00 am - NYE at The Granary
Venues at The Granary, Bushwackers at The Granary, Granary Green 7401 Main St Ralston, NE 68127
7:00 pm - NYE with Johnny Beehner!
Funny Bone Omaha , 710 N 114th St , Omaha
7:00 pm - Farnam Winter Pop-Up
Midtown Crossing, 3320 Farnam Street Suite 2101
10:00 am - The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Omaha, NE
DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest , 3650 S 72nd St , Omaha
6:00 pm - The Extraordinary Card Magic of Jason Ladanye
Omaha Funny Bone 710 N 114th St Suite 210 Omaha, NE 68154
7:00 pm - Amigo's Night
Grace Abbott Elem School Omaha, NE 68118
5:00 pm - Crystal Denha
Funny Bone Omaha , 710 N 114th St , Omaha
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tuesday Power Partners
The Lighthouse Cafe & Coffee , 119 W Mission Ave , Bellevue
8:00 am - Tuesday TIPS Squad
Dayspring Bank , 4370 South 72nd Street , Ralston
1:00 pm - Noon Year's Eve Party 2026
Chirpy's Play Cafe , 2063 Creek Side Dr Suite 127 , Papillion
10:30 am - Noon Year's Eve
La Vista Community Center , 8116 Park View Blvd. , La Vista
11:00 am
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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Roxy was LOST on December 28, 2025 in Omaha, NE 68104 near Near N 48th St Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the owner… (Nextdoor Malcolm X) - Emergency-Our cat Meeko ran outside at 2:00am and we can’t find him.
He hasn’t ever been outside. We have been calling for him and left the garage door open. He is chipped to someone else that no longer lives in Omaha… (Nextdoor Hillsborough)
- FIRST ALERT to a frigid morning out the door to start the week. Temps near 10 degrees feel like -5 to -15 for most of us. The wind gusts near 40 mph... (X: RustyLord)
- We love the Metros! #5 @GbbWestside tips off at noon Tuesday against Benson at Bellevue West. #2 @HoopsWestside takes on the winner of NW/South... (X: Westside66)
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