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

Sidney Public Schools Board cuts tax rates

Sidney Taxes

New Valentine mural celebrates community, history and culture

People gathered on Saturday to celebrate the new artwork, which highlights the area’s natural beauty, ranching industry and Native American culture.

Sidney firefighter completes 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at The Training Room

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Sidney Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Stephen Tuma climbed in memory of those who never came home.

Drought grazing field tour in Sidney provides important tips for farmers

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

Regional

Sidney Public Schools Board cuts tax rates

New Valentine mural celebrates community, history and culture

Sidney firefighter completes 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at The Training Room

Drought grazing field tour in Sidney provides important tips for farmers

State

World champion Wiltse brothers open BJJ gym in Kearney

Election mailers causing confusion in Cherry County

A decade later, Sarah Root’s family meets agents who captured her killer

Downtown crosswalk design gets refreshed

Emergency crews respond to Morrill fire

Tiny Knox County town of Center celebrates 125 years

Sports

Manaia Ogbechie Named Big Ten Player of the Week

Anthony Colandrea named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

2026 MUDECAS Volleyball Tournament: Broadcast Schedule, Results

15th-ranked Minnesota-Duluth edges Wayne State

Sidney shuts out Gering, improves to 3-0

Hartington-Newcastle withstands 28-point deficit, weather delay for improbable win

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April