Dog attacks are on the rise in Louisville and letter carriers are often the target.
USPS officials say items should be sent as soon as possible, in order to make it to their destination by Christmas Eve.
The price hike will remain in effect until Jan. 22, 2023.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing a temporary rate increase for 2022 peak holiday season.
According to the Postal Service, 32% of first-class packages will see their delivery service standard increase by one or two days.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and pass a background check and medical assessment.
The US Postal Service has temporarily removed some mailboxes in several major cities across the country, a security measure ahead of next week's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
The deadlines for less expensive ground shipments to arrive by Dec. 24 passed for all the delivery services earlier this week.
Everyone in the industry — senders, recipients and those who deliver the shipments — are growing concerned about an even bigger surge in shipments as the holiday season gets underway.
His fellow employees described him as the whole package -- reliable and always delivering despite poor weather or car trouble.