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Nebraska Brewing Company in La Vista announced its closure after 18 years and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year—its final day has not yet been set and updates will follow on social media.

The Papillion yard haunt shows friendly ghosts and skeleton animals that appear at night—Michael Myers and a giant inflatable Addams Family character add to the fun.

It is part of the 31 Days of Halloween event near Madison Street and Crest Road that runs through October.

Jane Goodall, known for her jungle research, died yesterday and often visited Nebraska in secret to watch migrating Sandhill Cranes—quiet trips that deepened her role in local conservation.

Brice Krohn of the Crane Trust said her three-day visits helped support and inspire the growth of the regional crane population.

Cobalt Credit Union is helping furloughed members by offering no-interest, no-fee loans up to $5000 during the government shutdown—this support aims to ease their financial struggles during this challenging time.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen appointed James Buchanan as county court judge in the Second Judicial District last Thursday—Buchanan, who has run his own law practice for over 20 years focused on domestic litigation, fills the vacancy created by Judge PaTricia Freeman's appointment to the Nebraska Court of Appeals.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but state data shows that only 67.6% of Nebraska women ages 40 to 74 are current with their mammograms — meaning over 30% are missing critical screenings.

Doctors at Nebraska Medicine stress that early detection improves survival and advise women who are due for testing to schedule a mammogram soon.

Forest Fun: One Day Camp

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Camp Wakonda, Fontenelle Forest — $55 for members, $65 for non-members — Enjoy a day filled with autumn games, archery, and crafts in the beautiful forest.

Old Market Farmers Market

8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Old Market Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore local vendors and fresh produce in a vibrant market setting.

Nebraska Reptile Show

10 AM – 1 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Bellevue — VIP & General Admission Tickets available at the door — Explore thousands of reptiles, amphibians, and supplies with family fun for all ages.

Falconwood Fright Nights

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Falconwood Park — $6-$10 per person — Enjoy Halloween-themed movies under the stars with food trucks and a family-friendly atmosphere.