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Forvis Mazars to Host Economic Update and 2026 Outlook on February 5

January 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join Forvis Mazars for an informative webinar as they share investment updates and an outlook for the year ahead! Topics include the current state of the economy, financial market trends, broad asset class returns, and more. […]

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Joplin Empire Market to Host 7th Annual Chili Cookoff on January 17

January 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The 7th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff will be hosted at the Joplin Empire Market on Saturday, January 17. Judging will start at 10:00 am. Once again, local home cooks and chefs […]

Government

City of Joplin Offices Closed on January 19, Council Meeting Rescheduled Due to Martin Luther King Day

January 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

In observance of the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, January 19, the Joplin City Council’s regularly scheduled third Monday meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 20. The rescheduled meeting will begin at 6:00 […]

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Trump to Push Plan for Tech Companies to Fund New Power Plants

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump to Push Plan for Tech Companies to Fund New Power Plants
The White House proposal, set to be announced Friday, would involve an emergency auction within the country’s biggest power market.

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Star Wars Gets New Leader for Franchise’s Next Era

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Star Wars Gets New Leader for Franchise’s Next Era
Kathleen Kennedy exits as Disney’s Lucasfilm refocuses on making movies. Dave Filoni has been named president and chief creative officer.

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Verizon Gets Final California Approval to Secure $9.6 Billion Frontier Deal

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Verizon Gets Final California Approval to Secure $9.6 Billion Frontier Deal
The telecommunications company navigated conflicting demands from federal and state officials to close the acquisition.

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Ford, China’s BYD in Talks for Hybrid-Vehicle Batteries After EV Market Flames Out

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford, China’s BYD in Talks for Hybrid-Vehicle Batteries After EV Market Flames Out
A deal, if completed, would likely involve Ford buying the Chinese carmaker’s batteries for its factories outside the U.S., according to people familiar with the matter.

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Education

Compass Academy Network Presents $5,000 Partner Grant to Atlanta C-3 School District

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Atlanta, MO) – Compass Academy Network (CAN) is proud to award Atlanta C-3 School District a $5,000 Partner Grant in recognition of its outstanding efforts and participation in the 2025 CAN summer program. The award […]

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Verizon’s Hourslong Wireless Outage Tied to Software Update

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Verizon’s Hourslong Wireless Outage Tied to Software Update
The company said it would offer a $20 credit to customers affected by Wednesday’s service interruption.

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Government

Missouri Public Service Commission Approves Agreement in Liberty Electric Rate Case Including Rate Change Delay

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve proposed Agreements and a Supplemental Agreement between the Staff of the Commission, Midwest Energy Consumers Group, Renew […]

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  • SLB Readies Rapid Expansion in Venezuela
    January 26, 2026 Comments Off on SLB Readies Rapid Expansion in Venezuela
  • CVC Buys U.S. Credit Manager Marathon For Up to Initial $1.2 Billion
    January 26, 2026 Comments Off on CVC Buys U.S. Credit Manager Marathon For Up to Initial $1.2 Billion
  • Disney’s Surprise Box-Office Champion is ‘Zootopia 2,’ Thanks to China
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  • The Man Who Almost Replaced Warren Buffett
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