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 19, 2026Updated: August 19, 2026

By JOSH FUNK

Regional

New Norfolk foundation kicks off first project with tree planting at city parks

Sen. Ricketts rolls out Rebuild the American Herd Plan amid reelection campaign

With the U.S. cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts is proposing a plan to help rebuild it as he campaigns for reelection.

Humphrey Couple’s Halloween display celebrates Husker Allison Weidner’s comeback

Amanda Schultze to step down as Northeast volleyball coach after 14 seasons

State

Threads Across Nebraska brings hundreds of quilts to Kearney for annual show

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

Regional

New Norfolk foundation kicks off first project with tree planting at city parks

Sen. Ricketts rolls out Rebuild the American Herd Plan amid reelection campaign

Humphrey Couple’s Halloween display celebrates Husker Allison Weidner’s comeback

Amanda Schultze to step down as Northeast volleyball coach after 14 seasons

State

Threads Across Nebraska brings hundreds of quilts to Kearney for annual show

Pillen signs executive order seeking new restrictions on Nebraska cash assistance benefits

Big Noon Kickoff festivities in Lincoln

Smith compares Trump to Biden in House campaign

New Norfolk foundation kicks off first project with tree planting at city parks

New $18.8 million initiative aims to protect Nebraska grasslands

Sports

Hoosier comeback dooms Huskers comeback bid

Bears Maul Knights Behind Thompson's 6 TDs

North Platte races to a pair of wins at the Sidney Invite

Wemhoff's 31 Kills Ground Falcons in Knights Win

Amanda Schultze to step down as Northeast volleyball coach after 14 seasons

Young referee hasn’t let impairment keep him from pursuing excellence

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