US Business
Smiths Group to Sell Screening Technology Unit to CVC Capital Partners For $2.6 Billion
The U.K. engineering company said that the completion is expected in the second half of 2026.
Year: 2025
US Business
Svedka’s First Super Bowl Ad Will Be Made Primarily With AI
Vodka brand’s ‘Fembot’ character is back after more than 10 years in retirement.
US Business
Retailers Are Snatching Up Real Estate Again
Dollar Tree, Tractor Supply and other companies show a renewed desire to move into vacant space, despite economic hurdles.
US Business
San Francisco Sues Food Makers Over Ultraprocessed Products
Food-company stocks sag after city alleges several suppliers knowingly manufacture and market harmful foods.
Government
City of Joplin to Close Portion of 4th Street, East of Main Street for Utility Work Beginning December 3
Starting Wednesday morning, December 3, East 4th Street will be closed at the alley between Main Street and Virginia Avenue. This is scheduled as a two-day closure. The City of Joplin asks drivers to use […]
US Business
The New, In-Demand Job Skill: Being a TikTok Influencer for Your Company
Employers used to hate it. Now Starbucks, Delta and others are recruiting staffers to create social-media content about life at work.
Nonprofit
Joplin Family YMCA Launches Capital Campaign to Build a Stronger Future for Our Community
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Family YMCA is proud to announce the launch of its Capital Campaign, a transformative project designed to strengthen the Y’s capacity to serve the growing needs of the Joplin community. […]
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Leadership Joplin Class of 2026
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome 34 area professionals to this year’s leadership program! They will kick off the program with a welcome mixer on Thursday, January 15. Introducing the Leadership Joplin Class of 2026: Ali Bass […]
Entertainment
Connect2Culture’s December Performances Includes ‘A Celtic Christmas’ and ‘An Evening in Kringle City’
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture’s (C2C) December events bring an exciting lineup of holiday performances at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 W. 7th Street). Get into the spirit of the season and learn more about […]
US Business
OpenAI Completed Its Conversion. A New Ballot Initiative Seeks to Reverse It.
The coalition backing the effort has appealed to Elon Musk for help funding the measure.