UPDATE: City mows lots after mosquito problem causes family to celebrate 4th of July away from home (via CBS 4 – Indianapolis News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | WTTV)

Update (July 5, 2017)– The City of Anderson arrived Tuesday to mow the vacant lots. A city spokesperson said they received a report last week but did not have time to get to that project before the holiday. They also said the city sprays for mosquitoes three times each week.

Original story:

ANDERSON, Ind. — On a street in Anderson, families say they’ve tried for months to get someone to clean up abandoned properties that are contributing to a major mosquito problem.

Source: CBS 4 – Indianapolis News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | WTTV