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Ozarks Coca‑Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company Launches One‑of‑a‑Kind Route 66 Centennial Celebration

April 17, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Springfield, MO) – Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company is launching limited-time Dr Pepper Route 66 packaging and a consumer experience to mark the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration in Springfield, Missouri, from April 30 […]

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Joplin Regional Commission on Homelessness Hires New Director

April 17, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Regional Commission on Homelessness is pleased to announce the hiring of Layne Bourgeous as the new Director of Homelessness Response for the Joplin region. The City of Joplin, the Regional Commission, and the Homeless […]

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Alstom Shares Plunge on Profit Warning

April 17, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Alstom Shares Plunge on Profit Warning
Shares in the trainmaker dropped 26% after it said some large projects progressed more slowly than anticipated weighing on near-term margins and cash.

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FAA Curbs Airlines’ Flight Plans at O’Hare

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on FAA Curbs Airlines’ Flight Plans at O’Hare
United and American had both planned flight increases, competing for passengers at the Midwestern hub.

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Netflix Chair Reed Hastings to Leave Board in June

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Netflix Chair Reed Hastings to Leave Board in June
The co-founder won’t stand for re-election to the board, Netflix said in its first earnings report since pulling out of the Warner Discovery bid. Shares dropped more than 9% after hours.

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Joplin Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire at Two Adjacent Buildings

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – At 12:40 am, April 14, 2026, the Joplin 911 center received a call regarding a structure fire located at 205 W. 21st Street. Joplin Fire Department arrived on scene to find smoke and flames […]

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Ford Will Partner More With Chinese Automakers Overseas

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford Will Partner More With Chinese Automakers Overseas
CEO Jim Farley says the automaker will expand the tie-ups while developing a plan for Chinese competition in the U.S.

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Banking & Finance

Arvest Bank Ranked Top 20 on Forbes’ World’s Best Banks List

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Arvest Bank has been named to Forbes’ 2026 World’s Best Banks, ranking 20th among U.S. banks, which is the highest among those headquartered in its four-state footprint of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. This marks the […]

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General Motors Is Still Making Cars for the U.S. Halfway Around the World

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on General Motors Is Still Making Cars for the U.S. Halfway Around the World
America’s biggest carmaker invests $600 million in South Korea and moves to full capacity despite Trump’s tariffs.

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The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host ‘An Afternoon at the Races’ Fundraiser on May 2

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri on Saturday, May 2 for An Afternoon at the Races, hosted at Downstream Casino Resort! An Afternoon at the Races is an exciting, Kentucky Derby–inspired fundraising event that brings […]

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