17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law

A coalition of 17 states and a trade association are suing California to block a strict recycling law aimed at reducing plastic waste

June 23, 2026Updated: June 23, 2026

By SARAH RANKIN

Regional

Hastings Father Sentenced in Hot Car Death

Hastings Father Sentenced in Hot Car Death

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

Hastings Public Library Highlights Community Return on Investment

Hastings Public Library Highlights Community Return on Investment

Kearney approves nearly $2 Million landfill expansion project

Kearney Approves Nearly $2 Million Landfill Expansion Project

DHHS takes custody of toddler after DUI arrest, hit-and-run investigation

Police: child was unsecured and the driver registered a 0.201% BAC.

Hastings Fire Department Moving to New Shift Schedule

Hastings Fire Department Moving to New Shift Schedule

State

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

North Central District Health Department To Begin Offering WIC Services

Federal judge rules Nebraska can’t restrict SNAP purchases of soda and energy drinks

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

Sidney student advances to Nebraska Civics Bee state competition

Sidney City Council modifies 2026 fireworks ‘season’

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities