Halloween costumes flood downtown parade on Massachusetts Street
Hundreds of revelers, including Haris and Ismet Hilger as Mario and Luigi and Eli Jost with a white face and red wig, joined the annual downtown trick or treat event on Massachusetts Street. Families praised the safe, festive scene and the chance to see many costumes at once.
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Retiring judge Jean Shepherd leaves mark on Douglas County
Douglas County District Judge Jean Shepherd, first woman to hold the post since 1984, will retire in January. Colleagues say her irreplaceable expertise shaped family court across Nebraska, with a career centered on adoption cases and child welfare. A search for her successor is underway.
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Alcohol more lethal than heroin in new study
A London based study ranking drugs by harm finds alcohol more dangerous overall than heroin and crack cocaine. Researchers weighed addiction, bodily harm, and social costs, noting broad use and social淀 damage. Experts urge targeted policies rather than prohibition.
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