Zane Culjat

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Digital News Producer at WOWT-TV (Omaha, NE)

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Lewis and Clark Landing at Omaha’s RiverFront back open

Jul 4, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Zane Culjat

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Water in rural Washington County deemed safe to drink

Jul 4, 2024 | wowt.com | Zane Culjat

BLAIR, Neb. (WOWT) - The Papio-Missouri Natural Resources District says lab test results confirmed Thursday that water in Washington County Rural Water Systems 1 and 2 is safe to drink. This also applies to Fort Calhoun and Lakeland Estates Water Company wholesale customers. E. coli concerns had isolated all customers from the Blair water supply Wednesday night. M.U.D. began providing water to WCRW customers in the interim.
Nebraska Department of Agriculture reports case of incurable equine virus

Jul 4, 2024 | 1011now.com | Zane Culjat

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture announced Thursday it has confirmed the first case of an incurable equine virus found in the state in over a decade. The NDA reports a case of equine infectious anemia, or EIA, has been confirmed in a horse in Colfax County. It’s the first case in Nebraska since 2013. The horses on the infected premises are being quarantined and will be released after state regulations are met.
Drop in air quality possible with firework smoke

Jul 4, 2024 | wowt.com | Zane Culjat

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Health Department says although fireworks are a July 4th staple, they pose a serious risk to those who are sensitive to air pollution. DCHD warns that extensive use of private fireworks, along with those used by professionals at displays around the metro, will likely result in higher concentrations of smoke and particulates in the air. Late Thursday evening into early Friday is the peak time of concern.
Douglas County Health Department issues alert for toxic algae bloom at Candlewood Reservoir

Jun 28, 2024 | wowt.com | Zane Culjat

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Health Department and City of Omaha's Stormwater Division are sounding the alarm about a harmful algal bloom at a west Omaha reservoir. DCHD says the city analyzed samples from Candlewood Reservoir near 132nd and West Dodge Road, taken earlier this week. The results show total microcystin levels are above the threshold of eight parts per billion. The public is advised not to swim in the reservoir for the duration of this alert.
May unemployment unchanged in Nebraska, Iowa

Jun 25, 2024 | wowt.com | Zane Culjat

(WOWT) - Unemployment numbers for both Nebraska and Iowa ended the month of May unchanged, according to reports from Nebraska's Department of Labor and Iowa Workforce Development. The Hawkeye State's seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8% last month. That rate is unchanged from April and equal to this time last year. The state's labor force participation rate fell one-tenth of one percent to 66.7% from April. The number of unemployed Iowans fell to 46,900 in May, down 300 from last month.
Douglas County Health Department offering free HIV testing Thursday

Jun 24, 2024 | wowt.com | Zane Culjat

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Thursday marks National HIV Testing Day -- and the Douglas County Health Department is marking it by offering free testing at its clinic.
FBI Omaha to host second annual Agriculture Threats Symposium

Jun 24, 2024 | wowt.com | Zane Culjat

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Omaha field office is set to host its second-annual Agriculture Threats Symposium this August. The event will take place in Omaha and will bring private sector, industry, government and academia officials together, along with law enforcement partners, to discuss possible national security and cybersecurity threats to the country's ag sector and resources on how to fight them.
Parts of Lewis and Clark Landing temporarily closing as river levels rise

Jun 22, 2024 | wowt.com | Zane Culjat

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Officials with Omaha's RiverFront say parts of Lewis and Clark Landing are temporarily closing to the public as water levels along the Missouri are forecast to rise due to persistent heavy rains across parts of South Dakota and Iowa. The closure begins Saturday and includes the Urban Beach, Riverfront Plaza, Marina and Sand Volleyball Courts -- all of which are on the east side of the flood wall there.
Black Hills Energy crews working to repair ruptured gas line in Council Bluffs

Jun 21, 2024 | wowt.com | Zane Culjat

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - Black Hills Energy crews are working to repair a damaged gas line in Council Bluffs. BHE says the line is at the intersection of Madison and Woodbury Avenues. The utility is working with first responders to secure the scene. Avoid the area if possible. Black Hills offers these natural gas safety tips: Be alert for leaks. If you smell gas, leave the building or area and call 911 and BHE's emergency line at 1 (888) 890-5554. Never assume someone has already reported a leak.