Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities

Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Thursday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S. cities

August 18, 2026Updated: August 18, 2026

By JOSH FUNK

Regional

Kearney Catholic secures first ever softball state title, tops Bishop Neumann 3-0

Nebraska experiences shape Shultz-Ramer’s path in agriculture

Nebraska state senate term limits up for vote this election

Grand Island joins nationwide 'No Kings' rallies ahead of November election

Pillen and Walz Face Off on Nebraska’s Biggest Issues

Republican incumbent Jim Pillen is facing Democratic challenger Lynne Walz, a former state lawmaker from Fremont.

Red Cloud Man’s Child Abuse Case Sent to District Court

Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities

Regional

Kearney Catholic secures first ever softball state title, tops Bishop Neumann 3-0

Nebraska experiences shape Shultz-Ramer’s path in agriculture

Nebraska state senate term limits up for vote this election

Grand Island joins nationwide 'No Kings' rallies ahead of November election

Pillen and Walz Face Off on Nebraska’s Biggest Issues

Red Cloud Man’s Child Abuse Case Sent to District Court

State

Actus Nutrition says tank cover installed, further odor mitigation underway

Omaha father suing DHHS after records-request estimate of nearly $1M, 2076 deadline

Gov. Pillen issues executive order to address fuel shortages in Nebraska

Kimball senior students to host Community Political Forum

Norfolk Avenue, 4th Street to close Tuesday for lighting installation

Suspect dies days after Texas shooting that killed Doane University student

Sports

Gretna wins third state title with 2-1 victory over Gretna East

Kearney Catholic secures first ever softball state title, tops Bishop Neumann 3-0

Despite more good work on the ground, Doane can’t keep pace with nationally-ranked Northwestern

Crete’s state softball run ends after three tight contests

State Softball Championship Matchups Set

Sidney Wins Physical Battle in Alliance, 20-8

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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