Tag: cleanup

Cleanup continues in Wimberley following severe storm

WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) — Cleanup continues throughout Central Texas after the severe storm that rolled through Thursday. Many areas were hit with hail and strong winds. RELATED COVERAGE: San Marcos reports downed trees, power lines after hail storm Over in Wimberley, downed tree limbs and branches could be seen throughout the city. ‘It’s scary’ The […]

Council approves Turkey Island evictions and cleanup

May 8—OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa City Council wanted to strike the balance between having compassion for people who are inhabiting Turkey Island, while also emphasizing taking the next steps to clean it up. The council voted unanimously during Tuesday’s meeting to evict the people who have been setting up unauthorized campsites on the city-owned island, […]

Cleanup continues after 300 animals seized in Laton

LATON, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The cleanup continues in a shocking case of animal neglect. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says multiple agencies are now at the home in Laton as they continue to investigate. Some animals are still alive and on the property. Man arrested after abuse, neglect of 300 animals, 4 children, in Fresno […]

420-gallon oil spill reported near Medora; cleanup efforts initiated

May 2—MEDORA, N.D. — A pipeline leak reported by Cobra Oil and Gas on Sunday has released approximately 420 gallons of oil, or about 10 barrels, into the environment approximately seven miles southwest of Medora. According to the Minnesota Rural Water Association, the spill impacted the local ecosystem, including an unspecified tributary of Garner Creek […]

Lakeland finds source of foul odor in city’s southwest. Now cleanup begins

LAKELAND — After more than a month of hunting, Lakeland officials have identified the source of a foul odor reported by Southwest residents. Now it’s got a messy cleanup ahead. Lakeland’s Wastewater Management Division identified a wastewater force main break in remote wetlands about 1,500 feet northeast of 5001 Gateway Boulevard. The area sits east […]

Lockport environmental group focusing on year-round cleanup efforts

Apr. 20—Paul Krest is no stranger to the outdoors. As a self-described lifelong outdoor and stand-up paddle-boarding enthusiast, the Lockport resident has always been drawn to bodies of water. Over the years, however, he’s become more conscious about taking care of the places he frequents most. “When I was younger, (my family and I) probably […]

Cleanup, restoration efforts continue after severe storm hits NE Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Communities in Northeast Kansas are still picking up after Wednesday nights round of severe storms. Some folks in Pottawatomie and Jefferson counties still have quite a bit of cleaning up to do in the aftermath of last night’s storm. Severe thunderstorms and strong winds caused major damages to houses, schools, barns and […]