New testing reveals nitrate levels in north-central Nebraska groundwater

The Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (MNNRD) released its 2026 nitrate sampling results today, breaking down the findings by county and well category.

November 11, 2026Updated: November 11, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

New testing reveals nitrate levels in north-central Nebraska groundwater

Regional

Hastings College Elects New Trustees, Names New Board Chair

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New testing reveals nitrate levels in north-central Nebraska groundwater

Regional

Hastings College Elects New Trustees, Names New Board Chair

Amherst outlasts Central Valley, wins second straight state title in five sets

Big Idea Buffalo County winner hopes to make haircuts more accessible

Eight decades later, airman killed at Pearl Harbor to be buried in Nebraska

$7.46 million federal grant to expand I-80 truck parking in Dawson County

Free community Thanksgiving dinner returns to Kearney for 41st year

State

Sen. Tanya Storer reflects on election results and what comes next for Nebraska

Broken Chair Trophy Returns to the Volleyball Court November 17

Nebraska hospitals want more of $219 million in rural health funding to reach local hospitals

Benefit Dinner for Khemi Green set for Saturday night

Bacon torn on Hegseth impeachment as lame-duck session begins

College Football Playoff doubles up, expands to 24 teams beginning next season

Sports

Eagles Enter the Class D1 Semis After Blasting Bobcats

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Amherst outlasts Central Valley, wins second straight state title in five sets

Stanton dominates to advance to another semi-final

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Ag & Outdoor

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