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Omaha
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha-based Helget Gas announced Friday it acquired CESCO, an Arkansas gas + beverage company that expands its network to 15 locations. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Sand Point will close its Miracle Hills restaurant at 655 North 114th Street near 114th & Dodge on Jan. 17. The New England style restaurant, known for lobster rolls and soups, opened in Oct. 2023. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Hyper Energy Bar from Urbandale, IA opened its first local drive-thru at 3561 North 181st Street near 180th and West Maple Road, and the chain will add new sites near 180th and Burke Street and 204th and Harrison Street soon. Grow Omaha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A law taking effect in 2026 will end the tax credit for food donations from grocery stores + farmers and restaurants, prompting Open Door Mission to warn donations may drop. The pantry, which gets 90% of its food through community support, serves meals three times daily to help those in need. KETV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, UNMC students held free blood pressure screenings at four Omaha barbershops (including Keelan’s Barber and Beauty) to raise awareness of hypertension risks in underserved communities. The SNMA will run a similar effort in about six months. WOWT
- ➤ UNMC students are hosting free blood pressure screenings at their campus in Omaha to help community members track and manage hypertension & encourage regular checks every 3-6 months. WOWT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Hockey lost to No. 17 Cornell 3-2 Saturday night as freshman forward Jérémy Loranger (scoring in four straight games) scored two goals to tie the game before Cornell netted a late winner with 15:30 left in the third period. The team will host St. Cloud State on Friday. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Omaha Men's Basketball lost 73-66 to Kansas City at Baxter Arena Saturday night — ending a nine-game home winning streak. Paul Djobet led with 16 points, and the team will host North Dakota at 7 p.m. Thursday. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Nebraska wrestling team won a top-20 dual meet over Northern Iowa by defeating the No. 16 Panthers 30-6, keeping its unbeaten record (14-0) after a recent win over No. 9 Michigan State. WOWT
- ➤ Nebraska’s football team remains undefeated at 14-0 after beating No.9 Michigan State, and the wrestling squad defeated top-20 Northern Iowa 30-6 on Jan. 2. WOWT
- ➤ Creighton's basketball teams posted mixed results this week. The men extended a four-game win streak with a four-point victory over Butler and a rout of Utah Tech while the women's team lost 88-79 to Seton Hall. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha North girls and Westside boys won the Metro Holiday Tournament titles Saturday, earning local recognition in a well-contested basketball event. WOWT
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North Dakota State Bison vs. Omaha Mavericks Mens Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Baxter Arena — Check ticket pricing for entry — Experience an exciting college basketball showdown featuring local teams.
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Breakfast Club - Ripple Intent
8:00-9:30 a.m. — MCL Construction — Register online — Explore how self-awareness and practice can drive positive change in our lives.
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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Rose Theater — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Hans Zimmer in a unique candlelit setting.
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New Music Monday
8-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — All ages — Enjoy live performances from Unthroned, Ugly Lotus, and Omkara on a night of fresh sounds.
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Omaha Westside vs. Papillion-LaVista JV Basketball Game
7:15 p.m. — Papillion-La Vista High School — Free entry — Watch the Papillion-LaVista JV basketball team take on Omaha Westside in an exciting home conference matchup.
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Colorado College Tigers at Nebraska Omaha Mavericks Men's Hockey
7:07-9:07 p.m. — Baxter Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting matchup as college hockey teams battle on the ice.
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New Music Monday
8-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — All ages welcome — Discover fresh sounds from local talent Moon Pigeons, Blind Cassidy, Wayne Famous & The Dangerous Moment.
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A View Venues 10th Annual Vendor Night
5:30-8:30 p.m. — A View on State — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of vendors with food, fun, and inspiration for your next event.
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Omaha Men's Basketball vs. South Dakota State
7-9 p.m. — Baxter Arena — Cost Info — Witness a thrilling college basketball matchup featuring Omaha taking on South Dakota State.
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Couple Shuffle - Omaha
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Seymour Smith Park — Entry fee varies — Celebrate love and fitness with a Valentine themed race featuring 2-mile, 5k, and 10k options.
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