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Freeman Health System’s Fort Scott Hospital Staff Has Treated 700+ Patients Since Opening on September 4

October 31, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Fort Scott, KS) – Since Freeman Health System’s Fort Scott Hospital first opened to the public on September 4, Freeman physicians and nurses have treated 747 patients inside the Emergency Department and are caring for, […]

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BDO’s First Brands Audit Painted Healthy Picture Months Before Collapse

October 31, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on BDO’s First Brands Audit Painted Healthy Picture Months Before Collapse
The auditor of beleaguered auto-parts giant First Brands signed off on its financials this year months before the emergence of an accounting scandal that sent the company into bankruptcy and triggered a criminal investigation.

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Vail’s CEO Has Transformed Skiing, Whether You Like It or Not

October 31, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Vail’s CEO Has Transformed Skiing, Whether You Like It or Not
Rob Katz spent 15 years turning Vail Resorts into a powerhouse. Now he’s back for another run.

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White House to Announce Resumption of Auto Chip Shipments From China

October 31, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on White House to Announce Resumption of Auto Chip Shipments From China
Nexperia hasn’t shipped chips for weeks, putting car production around the world at risk.

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Counseling Associates of the Four States to Host Food Drive from November 1 to December 24

October 31, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Counseling Associates of the Four States invites the community to join them in giving back as they proudly host a Food Drive to support those in need. From Saturday, November 1 to Wednesday, December 24, […]

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New York City Airports Disrupted by Air-Traffic Controller Shortage

October 31, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on New York City Airports Disrupted by Air-Traffic Controller Shortage
Air travel has been disrupted across the country as staffers miss paychecks because of government shutdown.

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La Boussole Medical Spa & Wellness Center to Host 4th Annual Christmas on the Ridge on December 6

October 31, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

La Boussole Medical Spa & Wellness Center invites the community to join them on Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for their 4th annual Christmas on the Ridge! This fun, festive event […]

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Missouri Southern State University’s Assistant Library Director, Amber Carr, Named MLA’s 2025 Outstanding Professional Librarian

October 31, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Missouri Library Association (MLA) has named Amber Carr, assistant library director and marketing/outreach librarian at Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) George A. Spiva Library, as the recipient of its 2025 Outstanding Professional Librarian Award. […]

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Downtown Joplin Alliance and Post Art Library to Host Public Meeting for Prospective Historic District on November 18

October 31, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) and Post Art Library (PAL) welcome the community to join them along with consultants from Lochmueller Group on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Joplin Avenue Coffee Company (506 […]

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Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Intervention Deadline for Liberty CCN Request for Gas Generating Facility in Joplin

October 31, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set an intervention deadline of November 12, 2025, for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) from The Empire District Electric Company dba Liberty […]

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