Morning
Omaha
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local initiative in Omaha is helping an Afghan refugee family purchase a new home after they were forced to leave their homeland four years ago following the fall of the Afghan government. The project supports those who served with U.S. agencies and armed forces. WOWT
- ➤ Local chefs are preparing holiday meals for homeless veterans at the New Visions Omaha Veterans Campus. The event brings community support + culinary expertise to honor veterans during the holiday season. WOWT
- ➤ Conagra chefs and volunteers are set to serve Christmas meals to local homeless shelters for the 19th year, bringing holiday cheer and support to Omaha residents. The event will continue during the holiday season. Omaha World-Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Base Kamp Coffee & Wine Shop will open soon in Regency Shopping Center at 120 Regency Parkway. The kiosk in the center court will serve craft coffee and wine and will start construction after Santa Claus leaves following the holiday season. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Heartwood Nail Spa opened November 19 at 248 North 144th Street, Suite 105 (next to Little King Deli) in the Heartwood Preserve retail strip, offering classic manicures, pedicures, and other spa treatments. Grow Omaha
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha's skies are chilly today with partly cloudy conditions and mild winds that will shift tonight as gusts could reach 60 mph & forecasts now predict nearly two inches of snow Saturday followed by subzero wind chills Sunday morning. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Omaha and the streetcar operations team will run extra sweeper trains, use heated pantographs and automatic sanders, and pre-treat trackways with chemical blends today to keep rails clear in winter weather. Plow operations coordinated with the City will help maintain safe boarding at stops along the route. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Omaha police announced Willow, a bloodhound K-9, will get a custom-fitted bullet & stab-proof vest from a donation by Vested Interest in K9s Inc. sponsored by Rusty & Tammy Goodwin of M & T Trucking, with the vest expected within 10 weeks. KETV
- ➤ Omaha Public Power District reported 3,288 customers lost power at 5 a.m. Wednesday amid strong winds, and technicians are working to restore service + updates are continuing. WOWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ There is less than a week for Omaha residents using the Affordable Care Act marketplace to choose a health insurance plan for next year; residents are encouraged to review their options & act before the deadline. WOWT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity of Omaha celebrated its milestone—the completion of the five-year affordable Bluestem Prairie phase—in North Omaha on Tuesday. Omaha World-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Creighton volleyball arrived in Lexington on Tuesday night for its third Sweet Sixteen run while student-athletes balance finals in Omaha (coach Brian Rosen said the team is focused on a Final Four goal) and they will play Arizona State today. KETV
- ➤ Charles Schwab Field unveiled five new LED displays on Wednesday, including two new outfield scoreboards and a left-field display with added seating panels; the upgrades will debut for Creighton baseball’s 2026 home opener & support play in the Big Ten tournament and CWS. KETV
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Michael Charles Live Performance
5:15-8:15 p.m. — The B. Bar — Ticket prices TBA — Experience the legendary Michael Charles as he continues his musical journey with lively blues performances.
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Holiday Cheers with Résonance
5-6:30 p.m. — Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge — Ticket price varies — Celebrate the holidays with food, drink, and music by your Omaha Symphony.
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Parenting During the Holidays: Omaha Edition
2:30-4:00 p.m. — Jewish Community Center of Omaha — Inquire for costs — Gain practical tips for joyful parenting during the holiday season.
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Rain - A Beatles Christmas Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — $83 — Experience the festive magic of The Beatles with a holiday twist at this unique tribute performance.
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PWP Wrestling's Candy Cane Chaos
8 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Tickets start at $10 — Enjoy an exciting night of independent professional wrestling at PWP's festive event.
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A Magical Cirque Christmas
7-8:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting blend of circus performances and Christmas nostalgia.
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Mocktails and Mixes Workshop
5-8 p.m. — No More Empty Pots Food Hub — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of relaxation with mocktails, music, and fun games in a community setting.
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Christmas at Zen West
9 AM – 12 PM — Zen Coffee Company West — Exclusive drinks and cookies available — Meet Santa while enjoying festive cocoa and cookie flights.
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Omaha Street Dog Coalition Clinic
10-11 a.m. — Timberlake Outreach Center — Free service — Monthly veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness.
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Dark Holiday 2025 with Moon Pigeons
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Ticket pricing varies — Experience an electrifying evening with Moon Pigeons during the Dark Holiday 2025 concert.
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