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Mosquitoes in Nebraska’s Panhandle test positive for West Nile virus
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A Panhandle mosquito trap site has recently collected mosquitoes positive for West Nile virus. These tests are the first ones to come back positive for the virus this summer, according to the Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD). These positive mosquitoes give PPHD, along with other health departments, an indicator of the location of the virus and where people may encounter mosquitoes carrying the virus.
Papio NRD opens up river access sites
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District said Friday that river access sites are now open, with some stipulations. Elkhorn Crossing, near the intersection of 252nd & Bennington Road. West Maple Road, northeast of Waterloo. Platte River Landing, near Highway 64. Graske Crossing, by the southeast corner...
Nebraska lakes with high levels of E. coli bacteria during July 1 testing
OMAHA, Neb. — With the city of Blair under a boil advisory after water tested positive for E. coli, Nebraska is monitoring lakes for the bacteria. The state's Department of Environment and Energy said 10 lakes had high levels of the bacteria during July 1 testing, including Fremont Lake No. 9, Louisville Lake No. 2, and site No. 11 at Lake Cunningham.
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