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JATSO Policy Board Public Meeting

January 8, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

There will be a public meeting of the Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) Policy Board on Thursday, January 15th at 1:30 p.m. in the Joplin City Hall 5th Floor Study, 602 South Main Street, Joplin, […]

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The 100-Year History Behind Trump’s Push for Venezuela’s Oil Wealth

January 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The 100-Year History Behind Trump’s Push for Venezuela’s Oil Wealth
The U.S.-Venezuela relationship has been a tale of fortunes made and lost, with oil at the center—and with hints of potential challenges ahead for President Trump’s plan.

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Joplin Police launch TIP411 app, allowing citizens to provide information anonymously

January 8, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin citizens are now encouraged to download a new, FREE and anonymous crime tip app called “JoplinPD” – powered by Tip411.    To download the app, just visit your app store by searching for “Joplin PD”. […]

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Soho House Slides on Financing Concerns in Go-Private Deal

January 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Soho House Slides on Financing Concerns in Go-Private Deal
Key investor MCR Hotels said it wouldn’t be able to meet its commitment to purchase $200 million worth of shares.

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Connect2Culture’s January 2026 Performances Include Dmitry Shishkin, Bubble Trouble with Jeff Boyer, The Barricade Boys – Broadway Party.

January 8, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin, Missouri – Connect2Culture’s (C2C) January performances feature an international classical pianist, larger-than-life bubbles, and an unforgettable Broadway tribute. “We’re kicking off 2026 with bubbles, Broadway, and more!” says Emily Frankoski, Executive Director of C2C. […]

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Trump Team Works Up Sweeping Plan to Control Venezuelan Oil for Years to Come

January 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Team Works Up Sweeping Plan to Control Venezuelan Oil for Years to Come
The U.S. president believes the effort could lower oil prices to his target price of $50 a barrel.

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Consumers Love Cheap Gas, but the Oil Patch Will Pay the Price

January 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Consumers Love Cheap Gas, but the Oil Patch Will Pay the Price
Increased supply from Venezuela could help drivers at the pump—but it might strain the industry.

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Trump Orders Crackdown on Defense Industry Stock Buybacks

January 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Orders Crackdown on Defense Industry Stock Buybacks
In an executive order, the president will seek to cap defense bosses’ pay and demand that contractors invest in production capacity.

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DuPont’s Decade of Restructuring Yields Meager Returns

January 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on DuPont’s Decade of Restructuring Yields Meager Returns
Spinoffs meant to boost shareholder value have left the company trailing the broader market.

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The U.S. Pumps More Crude Than Anyone Else. Here’s Why It Wants Venezuela’s Too.

January 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The U.S. Pumps More Crude Than Anyone Else. Here’s Why It Wants Venezuela’s Too.
While the shale drilling boom has unleashed a flood of oil from places like West Texas and North Dakota, it is often not the right kind of crude for American refiners.

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