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Large logjam in Neosho River causing concerns near Miami
MIAMI, Okla. - The US-60 bridge over the Neosho River in Ottawa County is still open after heavy rain and flooding created a logjam near Twin Bridges State Park. The logjam has created concern for the people in the Miami area living nearby.
Critical Crossroads: Navigating budgets, roads, and bridges in Southeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri
In the heart of Southeast Kansas lies Cherokee County, where critical crossroads intersect with budgetary constraints and infrastructure challenges. Cherokee County's road and bridge budget for 2024 is $3,685,450 million. Funding that's spread across 1,300 county maintained miles and 234 bridges. Compared to its neighbors, Cherokee County operates on one of the smallest budgets, but has the most miles to maintain.Ever wondered about the distinction between county roads and state highways? It's a matter of who is responsible for maintaining them and paying for that maintenance. Currently Cherokee County maintains 999 gravel roads and 301 paved roads, including the bustling Old...
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