US Business
British American Tobacco Backs Guidance on Better-Than-Expected Earnings
The tobacco group said it expects to meet the top end of its 2025 guidance of revenue growth of 1% to 2% at constant rates.
Year: 2025
US Business
Bud Brewer AB InBev’s Profit Rises Ahead of Views Despite Sales Volume Decline
The world’s largest brewer posted an increase in second-quarter net profit to $1.68 billion, beating analysts’ forecasts even as beer volumes continued to fall.
US Business
Microsoft’s Cloud Unit, Bolstered by AI Demand, Supercharges Earnings
Much of company’s recent growth has come through the cloud business, which AI companies have been using to host models.
US Business
Meta Shares Soar as Ad Business Continues to Fuel AI Ambitions
The company held its top capital-spending projections steady for the first time this year, an issue investors have watched closely. Shares rose 11% after hours.
Education
Crowder Board of Trustees appoint Schutten
Neosho, MO – Crowder College Board of Trustees voted to name Ken Schutten, Board of Trustee member for McDonald County after coming out of closed session Monday, July 28. Schutten is the Communications Director for McDonald […]
US Business
Trump Just Crashed the Copper Market
The president unveiled a 50% tariff on copper products, but not on the raw material itself.
Government
Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of Joplin’s Health Services
The City of Joplin is taking a close look at how our Health Department serves the community—and we want to hear from you. From inspecting restaurants and protecting animals to supporting community wellness and providing […]
Community
Joplin Aquatic Centers will close in early August due to back-to-school activities
With back-to-school season approaching, Joplin Parks and Recreation has announced the end of the 2025 season schedule for its aquatic centers. The Cunningham Aquatic Center’s last day of operation is Sunday, August 3. The Schifferdecker […]
Community
Mercy Encourages Greater Awareness as Auto-Pedestrian Incidents Rise
JOPLIN, Mo. (July 29, 2025) – Mercy Hospital Joplin is hoping to draw attention to a troubling and significant increase in auto-pedestrian injuries across the region. In 2023, Mercy treated 12 patients for auto-pedestrian collisions. That […]
Community
Blizzard Blitz
Joplin, MO. – After being shown a dizzying array of flavorful toppings for his customized Dairy Queen Blizzard®, a smiling Sebastian Green asked if he could have them all in one cup. In the end, […]