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

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

New $18.8 million initiative aims to protect Nebraska grasslands

Nebraska's grasslands are disappearing. An $18.8 million effort aims to protect them

NU Regents approve $557 million Project Health cost increase, extend president's contract

Fallen airman returns home to Grand Island

HPS Cuts Ribbon on New Elementary Playground

Hastings Man Arrested After Threatening Former Death Doula

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

Regional

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

New $18.8 million initiative aims to protect Nebraska grasslands

NU Regents approve $557 million Project Health cost increase, extend president's contract

Fallen airman returns home to Grand Island

HPS Cuts Ribbon on New Elementary Playground

Hastings Man Arrested After Threatening Former Death Doula

State

Hillary Clinton visits Omaha, campaigns for Democrats

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

Sports

Sidney Shuts Out Kearney Catholic 42-0

Hoosier comeback dooms Husker upset 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

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