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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...
No charges to be filed in Joplin Police Officer-Involved Shooting
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Capt William Davis of Joplin Police says last week the investigation was complete in the February 9, 2024 Officer-Involved Shooting on West 7th. They were then submitted to the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office.
OK State Rep. Bashore addresses log accumulation on US-60 Bridge
OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. — Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, released a statement on Wednesday about the accumulation on the US-60 bridge over the Neosho River in Ottawa County. Driftwood, logs, and debris continue to pile up over the Neosho River on the US-60 bridge near Wyandotte after a weekend round of heavy rains. Bashore learned […]
National Corvette Convention cruises into Joplin
In mid-May, hundreds of classic and late-model Corvettes will cruise into Joplin, for a week-long celebration with the 65th annual National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC) Convention taking center stage. Jeff Bruggeman, who helped organize and coordinate this convention along with his wife, Mary Lou, says, “It’s exciting that Joplin...
Flood Warning extended to Saturday for Neosho River
COMMERCE, Okla. — The National Weather Service in Tulsa extended its flood warning for the Neosho River near Commerce until Saturday. At 7:30 a.m. waters were at 19 feet and is expected to continue slowly rising through Wednesday and is expected to crest at 20 feet early Thursday. Waters will fall below flood stage on […]
Alice Pulsipher’s path to medical school
JOPLIN, Mo. — Medical school is a rigorous schedule for any student – but one soon-to-be grad also had to face several challenges to even get to that point. “My path to becoming a doctor wasn’t typical. I didn’t think that I could be a doctor. I mean, people like me don’t become doctors,” said Alice Pulsipher, KCU Joplin med student.
Joplin BOE members sign resolution urging Gov. Parson to veto SB 727
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin School Board says a bill passed by both the Missouri legislature could jeopardize the financial future of the school district. In a resolution signed by members of the Joplin Board of Education, the board asks the governor to veto Senate Bill 727. That legislation...
22nd Annual 4-States Baby Contest Winners
Each year, we are delighted and honored to share the sweetest babies with readers in our Annual Cutest Baby Contest while supporting a wonderful organization. All of these children are adorable, and we enjoyed seeing the precious photos that were submitted. A big thank you to our judges for their...
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