April 2026 – Page 3 – Joplin Business Outlook

Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump Again After FCC Opens Review of ABC TV Licenses

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The president has called for the ABC host to be fired for a joke he made last week about Melania Trump.

The U.S. Wants to Ban China’s High-Tech Cars, but They’re Already Here in El Paso

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Mexican dealers are selling cutting-edge Chinese cars that U.S. consumers can’t buy. Americans are warming to the idea of them.

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Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman End Deal Talks

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The French spirits company and the Jack Daniel’s maker announced in March that they were discussing a potential combination.

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Starbucks Says Its Sales Rebound Is Gaining Momentum

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The coffee chain reported a 6.2% increase in same-store sales, topping analysts’ expectations.

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Seashell Photo Gets Comey Charged With Threatening Trump

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Plus, the U.A.E. is leaving OPEC, Musk testifies against OpenAI, and lube is the secret to glossy hairdos.

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Events

Joplin 44 Petro to Host 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America on May 5

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin 44 Petro is excited to announce that the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride is stopping at their location on Tuesday, May 5 at 2:00 pm! The community is invited to come out and […]

Missouri Public Service Commission: Liberty Files Renewable Energy Standard Report and Plan

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty has filed its 2025 Renewable Energy Standard (RES) Compliance Report and 2026-2028 RES Compliance Plan with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC). The requirement […]

Health Care

Pediatrics Plus to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony on May 7

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Pediatrics Plus is a pediatric health care provider offering occupational, speech, and physical therapy, along with applied behavior analysis. Through their unique, play-based and evidence-driven model, they bring care, therapy, and learning together to help […]