People and Milestones

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (353+ words) WASHINGTON — Monday is Columbus Day, which is celebrated in some places as Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a federal holiday, which means that federal government offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. Because of the federal holiday designation, it's worth…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (302+ words) Monday is Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day or both, depending on where you live, a split that reflects a bigger debate over how America remembers its past and whose stories get told. Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday…...

3+ day, 58+ min ago   (200+ words) A Wells Fargo office in New York, displays its logos at its ATM, Jan. 13, 2021. Houstonians planning to take advantage of store sales Monday may be relieved to know that most are open on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. For…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (407+ words) Columbus Day is observed Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, the second Monday in October, under a proclamation President Donald Trump signed on Oct. 7. Here are 10 facts about the day, drawn from the federal record and from what is open and closed. 2. The proclamation's…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (335+ words) October 12, 2026 / 9:08 AM EDT / CBS News Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples Day, may be an official federal holiday, but it's not consistently observed across the U.S., according to the Pew Research Center. Falling on the second Monday in October, the…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (314+ words) WESTERLY — The annual Columbus Day parade set for Sunday in Westerly and Pawcatuck has been postponed by one day due to impending rain in the area. A remote controlled miniature replica of the Santa Mari navigates past spectators on…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (627+ words) Indigenous Peoples' Day, formerly known as Columbus Day, is celebrated annually in the second Monday of October. In 2026, it will fall on Monday, Oct 12. The holiday is one of 11 federal holidays this year, and honors the history, cultures and contributions…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (456+ words) 82nd Annual Parade to feature more than 100 groups, musical performances, Italian cultural delegations and a new Influencer Lounge on Fifth Avenue. During America’s 250th anniversary year, the Parade will celebrate the contributions of Italian Americans to the nation’s history, culture and achievements…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (522+ words) For some people, Columbus Day means a day off. For others, it's a holiday whose name and meaning have changed over the years. Columbus Day is still on the calendar. This year, it falls on Monday, Oct. 12. What is Columbus…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (201+ words) The Columbus Blue Jackets' first-ever captain has died. Lyle Odelein, 58, played for the Blue Jackets from 2000 to 2002. Columbus selected him in the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft. He was named the franchise's first captain, according to NHL.com. Suspected OVI driver hits,…...