Sewer work needed under highway
YATES CENTER Two large piles of dirt on both sides of Highway 75, along with heavy equipment, are part of a repair project to replace sections of sewer under the highway, The Yates Center News reported. Sections of the citys sewer lines were flagged as needing replaced after routine cleaning and video surveillance. Crews are boring underneath the highway from both sides, rather than tearing up the highway.
Residents sound off on wind farm
ERIE Neosho County Commissioners heard nearly two hours of comments on the planned Neosho Ridge wind generation project, The Chanute Tribune reported. Some property owners were opposed to the project, saying it would decrease property values. Others supported the project. Neosho County is in a sweet spot for wind generation because it is located near a major transmission line.
New fire station back on track
WELDA Construction of a new county fire station at Welda is back on track after the Osage Nation gave the go-ahead for the project, according to The Anderson County Review. The Osage Nation sent county officials a letter saying there were no cultural artifacts in the area. An investigation into the matter, required under a federal grant, had put the project on hold since May.
Parsons residents upset over feral cats
PARSONS Residents complaining about problems with feral cats were told by city officials theres nothing the city can do about it, according to The Parsons Sun. Its illegal for the owner of a cat to permit it to run at large, the citys attorney said. Someone who feeds feral cats could be considered responsible for them, he said. He suggested neighbors work with an animal advocacy group to control the feral cat population through trap-neuter-release programs.
Speed limit lowered near Burlington
BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners lowered the speed limit on a one-mile stretch of road south of Burlington. The 40 mph limit applies to a portion of Lynx Lane, from 10th road north one mile to the Burlington city limit on Housatonic Street. A cemetery and several new homes bring more than 900 vehicles to that stretch of road each day, The Coffey County Republican reported.
Chetopa worries about farm animals
CHETOPA Residents expressed concern about farm animals within the city limits, The Parsons Sun reported. Some said theyd heard the owner of alpacas planned to move the animals to lots he bought at a sheriffs sale, but the owner said he didnt plan to move alpacas to any of the lots. The concerned residents asked if farm animals could be prohibited in certain areas, and the city attorney said such zoning could be accomplished with an ordinance. Other residents, though, said they wanted to make sure existing farm animals within the zoned area would be allowed.
