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

Sidney hosts its first Civics Bee

Valentine nurse receives DAISY Award for exceptional care

Senator Strommen recognizes Sidney football season

Alliance Police arrest man connected with multiple thefts

Annual program unites fun, nature and education

Top 10 reasons to wear your seat belt every time

State

Board resignations follow hiring of Valentine Chamber director facing criminal charge

USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail

Regional

Sidney hosts its first Civics Bee

Valentine nurse receives DAISY Award for exceptional care

Senator Strommen recognizes Sidney football season

Alliance Police arrest man connected with multiple thefts

Annual program unites fun, nature and education

Top 10 reasons to wear your seat belt every time

State

Board resignations follow hiring of Valentine Chamber director facing criminal charge

University of Nebraska reports major hack to Canvas systems

Sidney hosts its first Civics Bee

Valentine nurse receives DAISY Award for exceptional care

G.I. Students help build Habitat home for local family

Wymore man sent to prison for felony drug conviction

Sports

Fairbury's Roelfs signs to continue wrestling at Midland

Morgan Haupt wins Big Boy Big Wheel Race for second straight year

Sidney names Gabe Dorcey as head boys basketball coach

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires