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

Severe storm damages buildings, grain elevator in Ord

Aurora Bookstore Helps Put 40,000 Books in Hands of Nebraska Teachers

Aurora Bookstore Helps Put 40,000 Books in Hands of Nebraska Students

Hastings School Board Appoints Nikki Pfeil to Vacant Seat

Central Community College Hires First Flag Football Coach

Last public boat ramp at Lake Mac no longer accessible

Kearney veterans groups warn of donation scam

State

City of Madison seeks resident input for long-term transportation plan

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

Regional

Severe storm damages buildings, grain elevator in Ord

Aurora Bookstore Helps Put 40,000 Books in Hands of Nebraska Teachers

Hastings School Board Appoints Nikki Pfeil to Vacant Seat

Central Community College Hires First Flag Football Coach

Last public boat ramp at Lake Mac no longer accessible

Kearney veterans groups warn of donation scam

State

City of Madison seeks resident input for long-term transportation plan

Gov. Jim Pillen appoints 17 members to Nebraska Data Center Task Force

Star City BMX to Host Nebraska State Championship Final during 600-point racing weekend

26th Night of Hope Walk for Cancer battles nature

Severe storm damages buildings, grain elevator in Ord

Kimball Police Department to host Crisis Intervention Team, Mental Health First Aid trainings next month

Sports

Teraya Sigler awarded Nebraska Volleyball Lifter of the Year

SEASON PREVIEW: Norris Volleyball chasing coveted three-peat in 2026

Huskers star power on full display, in Red-White scrimmage

"First time in 12 years": Holgorsen praises fast-learning offense

Pro Athletes Highlight Husker Summer Grads

'I love Marsh': New Huskers defensive coordinator Rob Aurich reunites with Andrew Marshall

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