Nitrate contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans, study finds

Nearly one-fifth of Americans relied on drinking water systems with elevated and potentially dangerous levels of nitrate in recent years

April 24, 2026Updated: April 24, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Firefighters respond to truck fire

Firefighters respond to truck fire

Out of Gas, Into Trouble: Woman Charged After Crookston Incident

Out of Gas, Into Trouble: Woman Charged After Crookston Incident

Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing

Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing

Hospital CEO seeks hospital district discussion

Hospital CEO seeks hospital district discussion

Bayard man sentenced in Federal Court

Bayard man sentenced in Federal Court

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer

State

Firefighters respond to truck fire

Out of Gas, Into Trouble: Woman Charged After Crookston Incident

Kimball City Council approves new water tower design

Kimball County Commissioners appoint Jamie Bright as Clerk of the District Court

Nebraska senator wants alternatives to China trade

Otoe County passes moratorium, data center or not

Sports

Some of the best track and field athletes in state history will compete in State Meet

Sidney captures first district golf title since 2007

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

WNCC to hold volleyball individual, team camps in June

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

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