California lawmakers vote to rename César Chavez Day state holiday to Farmworkers Day after sexual abuse allegations

California lawmakers vote to rename César Chavez Day state holiday to Farmworkers Day after sexual abuse allegations

March 26, 2026Updated: March 26, 2026

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Regional

Humphrey St. Francis launches public phase of $25M campaign for new school, facilities

Humphrey St. Francis launches public phase of $25M campaign for new school, facilities

Battle Creek Seeks Public Input on Park Upgrades

Battle Creek Seeks Public Input on Park Upgrades

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

Hooked on Science: hands-on learning brings ecosystems to life for third graders at Ponca State Park

Hooked on Science: hands-on learning brings ecosystems to life for third graders at Ponca State Park

State

Celebrate Bird Month in Nebraska

Two officers join Sidney Police Department

USDA relocation plan to bring research project, jobs to Nebraska facility

Old Freighter's Museum opens research center

Pressey Fire burns nearly 9,000 acres

Low interest disaster loans now available

Sports

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety