The commission adopted a noise‑limitation resolution using EPA decibel guidelines and directed the county counselor to draft a one‑year moratorium (requested by the planning commission) on utility‑scale power generation, data centers, crypto mining and related uses while zoning and a comprehensive plan are developed.

Owners of an Evotech Bitcoin‑mining operation told Bourbon County commissioners the site runs on an on‑site natural‑gas generator and said additional noise mitigation is possible but will require significant investment; nearby residents said current levels disrupt daily life and pressed for a timeline.

Two residents described persistent noise from a nearby cryptocurrency-mining and generator site and urged the planning commission to locate and adopt protective land-use measures. Officials said they would inspect the site and prioritize drafting zoning language and a county map.

Several neighbors told the commission loud, continuous generator noise from a local operations site is causing headaches and sleep disruption; residents asked for a cease-and-desist and a certified decibel measurement. Commissioners said legal counsel and KDHE would be consulted and tasked staff to draft a noise resolution and enforcement approach.

Several neighbors told the commission loud, continuous generator noise from a local operations site is causing headaches and sleep disruption; residents asked for a cease-and-desist and a certified decibel measurement. Commissioners said legal counsel and KDHE would be consulted and tasked staff to draft a noise resolution and enforcement approach.

After weeks of public complaints about a natural-gas–fueled bitcoin-mining operation, the Bourbon County Commission voted to begin a temporary moratorium on new cryptocurrency-mining facilities while the county’s planning body studies regulation and noise controls.

After weeks of public complaints about a natural-gas–fueled bitcoin-mining operation, the Bourbon County Commission voted to begin a temporary moratorium on new cryptocurrency-mining facilities while the county’s planning body studies regulation and noise controls.

After weeks of public complaints about a natural-gas–fueled bitcoin-mining operation, the Bourbon County Commission voted to begin a temporary moratorium on new cryptocurrency-mining facilities while the county’s planning body studies regulation and noise controls.