USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail

The United States Postal Service is considering a rule change that would allow anyone to send handguns through the mail for the first time in nearly 100 years

May 7, 2026Updated: May 7, 2026

By JESSICA HILL

Regional

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

NCN EXCLUSIVE: Humphrey native, SDSU Jackrabbit Jacob Sjuts

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

State

Sidney police: Recent incidents not connected, investigation into white van continues

Kearney man recovering from injuries sustained after falling from Big Boy

Man accused of splitting woman’s head open with a metal bat in Lincoln

USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail

Regional

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

NCN EXCLUSIVE: Humphrey native, SDSU Jackrabbit Jacob Sjuts

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

State

Sidney police: Recent incidents not connected, investigation into white van continues

Kearney man recovering from injuries sustained after falling from Big Boy

Man accused of splitting woman’s head open with a metal bat in Lincoln

Kimball awarded $160,000 community forestry infrastructure grant

Jimmy Johns notes Nebraska City's high traffic counts

New mobile coffee & sweets trailer coming to Nebraska Panhandle

Sports

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Kimball students earn medals at State Track

Grand Island Fighting Cranes Beat Hastings in Diamond Baseball League Opener

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30