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🌱 How will Papillion police use new funds to target drunk driving?
Good day Papillion! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Papillion police use new funds to target drunk driving?
- How Union Omaha’s newest playmaker could reshape the 2026 attack
- How is Papillion Area Community Theatre stacking up in Omaha awards?
Also on today's calendar: Comedy Special and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 50 and low of 29 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 52, low: 34.
- Thursday: Very windy; colder, with a high of 40 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• NDOT Announces Grantees for December's 'Drive Sober' Campaign (ruralradio.com) — Papillion drivers will see extra DUI enforcement soon, as the Papillion Police Department is among 30 Nebraska agencies receiving NDOT grants for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign running Dec. 10 through Jan. 1. Expect more patrols on local roads and a strong push for designated drivers, rideshares, and calling in suspected drunk drivers. 
• Union Omaha Signs Attacking Midfielder Adrian Billhardt (oursportscentral.com) — Union Omaha, based in Papillion, has signed creative attacking midfielder Adrian Billhardt for the 2026 USL League One season, pending approvals. The former Richmond Kickers standout and 2022 Comeback Player of the Year brings title-winning experience, highlight-reel goals, and strong dribbling numbers as the club prepares to move home matches to Creighton’s Morrison Stadium in downtown Omaha.
• Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards; WALNUT RIDGE Leads Best Musical! (broadwayworld.com) — Papillion theatre fans will notice Papillion Area Community Theatre and several of its artists competing strongly in multiple categories of the 2025 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards, including Best Musical for “Legally Blonde.” Voting remains open for these regional honors, which recognize productions staged between October 2024 and September 2025 across the Omaha-area theatre community.
📸 Around Papillion
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★ Featured events ★
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Papillion-La Vista Monarchs vs Gretna Dragons
Papillion-La Vista High School, 303 E Cary St, Papillion
5:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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Comedy Special
Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill , 12744 Westport Pkwy , La Vista
7:00 pm -
Papillion La Vista South High Titans vs Pius X Central Thunderbolts
Papillion La Vista South High School , 10799 NE-370 , Papillion
5:30 pm -
Saturday Afternoon Food Truck - Up N Smoke
Pint Nine Brewing Company , 10411 Portal Rd #104 , La Vista
12:00 pm -
Saturday Afternoon Food Truck - Santiago's Mexican Food
Pint Nine Brewing Company , 10411 Portal Rd #104 , La Vista
12:00 pm -
Noon Year's Eve
Papillion Public Library , 222 N Jefferson St , Papillion
11:45 am
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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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 -
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
- Friend is looking for 2-4 Volleyball tickets for Thursday 18 Dec, semi-final in Kansas City.
With Nebraska eliminated, thought others might not want to go. Thanks. (Nextdoor Eagle View) - Friend is looking for 2-4 Volleyball tickets for Thursday night semi-final in Kansas City.
With Nebraska eliminated, wanted to see if there was an opportunity. (Nextdoor Eagle View)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate in Papillion. Apply here.
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Papillion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Papillion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bellevue
- Missy Moo's offers legacy of slow-cooked barbecue (lmtribune.com)
Omaha
- Omaha Community Playhouse celebrates 50 years of 'A Christmas Carol' (wowt.com)
- Omaha City Council to hear plans for historic apartment complex redevelopment (wowt.com)
- Get out there: Omaha's warmer temperatures expected to last several days (omaha.com)
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