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- Feedlots Among Finalists For Kansas Commerce Honors
The Kansas Sampler Foundation announced the 8 Wonders of Kansas Commerce finalists on January 5. Finalist representatives gathered at the Kansas Sampler Center near Inman to hear the news.
- Eight apply for coming vacancy on Kansas Supreme Court
Two Kansas Court of Appeals judges, the state's securities commissioner and a former legislator have applied for the state Supreme Court.A vacancy will occur because Chief Justice Kay McFarland is retiring in ...
- Oil threatening drinking water in KS town
This town may receive a half-billion dollars after a judge ruled that oil giant BP is liable for the oil contamination that has closed wells and is threatening its drinking water, the Kansas City Star reported ...
- Neodesha, Kan., has new hope for a cleaner future
The first commercial oil well west of the Mississippi River was drilled here 116 years ago.Oil still makes Neodesha special — but not in a good way.Just under this town of 2,800 in southeastern Kansas is ...
- Judge sides with town in battle with big oil company
After three days of deliberation in one of the longest jury trials ever held in Kansas, a jury in January left residents in a southeast city stunned.
- Fatal stabbing brings charge of manslaughter
A Wichita man was charged Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter in a fatal weekend stabbing in the 2300 block of South Kansas.
- Judge Overrules Jury Verdict, Says BP Corp. Liable
A Kansas judge says the city of Neodesha is entitled by law to recover the costs of cleanup and damage caused by an oil refinery.
- Neodesha Man Charged With Wire Fraud
A Neodesha man is charged with stealing more than $700,000 from his previous employer.
- KU law students practice their profession at KC clinic
Three third-year law students volunteer at a Kansas City, Kan., clinic, where the reality of their clients' problems brings what they learn in the classroom to life.
- Kynlee Marie Hampton
Lisa Baughman and Donnie Hampton, of Independence, Kan., are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kynlee Marie Hampton.
- Four Railroad Cars Derail In Neodesha
Four railroad cars derailed in Neodesha at around 8:00 Thursday night. The derailment caused Highway 75 and the SKO and Union Pacific Rail lines to be closed for nearly 10 hours.
- Dry Air Takes Over
Dry Air Takes Over Rain-free weather is in store for much of the region this weekend, in the wake of spotty heavy rain and storms the past few days.
- KDHE to Conduct Public Meeting Regarding Neodesha Refinery Site
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will hold a public meeting to discuss the Neodesha Refinery Site at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 28 at the W. A. Rankin Memorial Library, 502 Indiana St., in ...
- so good it hurts
When it comes to Kansas' economy, there's good news and bad news, Secretary of Commerce Dave Kerr told his audience Tuesday.
- Mike Pound: Student feels calling for Braille Bible mission
When you think about it, the idea makes sense. It makes sense that Justin Harris would be heading a not-for-profit organization dedicated to getting Bibles to visually impaired folks in Latin America.
- Landscaping Services in Independence Kansas
Landscaping. You probably already know that you're better off hiring a professional if you have no idea what you are doing, but where do you begin looking and how do you know who to trust? You could do your own ...
- Three arrested in rural home burglaries
Dennis Sowers Tribune Reporter A joint law enforcement effort in Neosho and Wilson counties led to the arrest of three individuals, including a Chanute resident, on burglary charges in rural homes.
- Three to face Neosho County burglary charges ERIE -- Following a...
Three to face Neosho County burglary charges ERIE -- Following a joint investigation with the Wilson County Sheriff's Department, Neosho County sheriff's detectives have been working to recover stolen property ...
- KCC fines motor carriers By The Sun Staff TOPEKA -- The Kansas...
KCC fines motor carriers By The Sun Staff TOPEKA -- The Kansas Corporation Commission is responsible to assure the public is not put at risk by motor carriers not adhering to safety rules and regulations by ...
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City DescriptionNeodesha (pronounced /niːˈoʊdəʃeɪ/) is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States. The population was 2,848 at the 2000 census.
The first commercially successful oil well drilled in what would become the Mid-Continent Oil Field was drilled in Neodesha in 1892. Norman No. 1 Oil Well was located in the southeast part of the city. The Norman No. 1 Museum is near the location of the original wellsite.
Neodesha is located at 37°25′25″N 95°40′52″W / 37.42361, -95.68111 (37.423512, -95.681185), along the Verdigris and Fall Rivers.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (3.0 km²), of which, 1.1 square miles (2.9 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (2.63%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,848 people, 1,142 households, and 714 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,559.1 people per square mile (990.6/km²). There were 1,301 housing units at an average density of 1,169.0/sq mi (452.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.49% White, 0.35% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.84% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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