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Papillion, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Papillion! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Papillion drivers just steered to statewide trucking honors.
- Ready to ride Nebraska’s biggest coaster a short drive from Papillion?
Also on today's calendar: 3rd Annual Butterfly Release Party and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy most of the time, temps: high: 73, low: 55.
- Sunday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NTDC names 2026 grand champion (thetrucker.com) — Papillion is proudly represented at the Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, with resident Kevin Zelasney placing in the four-axle class and Jacob Friederich winning the mixer truck class. The article recaps top drivers, special awards, and how winners advance to national competitions, showcasing how local professionals are excelling on a statewide stage. 
• Nebraska's largest roller coaster stomps down at Omaha Fun-Plex, opens Friday (starherald.com) — Papillion readers have a new thrill just up the road, as Nebraska’s largest roller coaster, The Mammoth, opens today at Fun-Plex Waterpark in Omaha. The story highlights the ride’s debut and pairs it with recent Omaha and Lincoln sports and news photos, including a state baseball game played at Werner Park in Papillion.
📸 Around Papillion
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Moonlight Movie - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes →
La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Rd Rm 215, La Vista
7:30 pm
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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3rd Annual Butterfly Release Party →
Shadow Lake Towne Center, 7775 Olson Dr, Papillion
12:00 pm -
PFD Hydrant Party →
Papillion City Council Various Locations - Papillion NE 68046
1:00 pm -
Mud Factor Omaha →
Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S 48th St, Papillion
10:00 am -
Papillion Youth Talent Show at SumTur Amphitheater →
SumTur Amphitheater, 11691 S 108th St, Papillion
4:00 pm -
Youth Talent Show →
SumTur Amphitheater - Papillion NE 68046
4:00 pm -
Free Yoga at SumTur
SumTur Amphitheater - Papillion NE 68046
6:00 pm -
B.U.Y.S. Event: Confidence Sells →
Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce Sarpy Chamber 1243 Golden Gate Drive, Ste. 1 Papillion, NE 68046
8:30 am
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
📣 Papillion Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Connection Crew TIPS Group
Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce Outlook Enrichment 4125 South 72nd Street Omaha NE 68127
9:00 am -
Basic Handgun →
The Bullet Hole, 10915 Harrison St, La Vista
1:00 pm -
Sal Vulcano →
Holland Center, 1200 Douglas St, Omaha
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Music & Memories - Red Delicious →
Shadow Lake Towne Center, 7775 Olson Dr, Papillion
6:30 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Who do you recommend for siding replacement and gutter installation in the Omaha area?
Please tag them below or send me their contact information. Thanks! (Nextdoor Eagle Crest) - Letting the heat from the garage trade out with cool air from outside.
Love the rain. Get that cool air in here and then shut the door lol.... Garage is kind of the Bill Zone. Eventually cut an opening or put in a… (Nextdoor Summit Ridge)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Papillion. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Produce Associate in Papillion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Papillion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bellevue
- Work begins on Bellevue's Olde Towne streetscape project (3newsnow.com)
Omaha
- Ole Miss' Will Furniss finally gets to Omaha, where dad was College World Series legend (clarionledger.com)
- The Joslyn: A Gift to Omaha (growomaha.com)
- Steuben County officer named National Sheriffs' Association Deputy Sheriff of the Year (wane.com)
Ok Papillion! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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