US Business
The Most Impactful U.S. Inventions
We asked readers which U.S. technologies, including the cotton gin, the microchip and even the dishwasher, have mattered most.
Month: April 2026
Education
Crowder College to Host History Symposium on May 7 Featuring Bluegrass Music from Spillwater Drive
(Neosho, MO) – To wrap up this academic year’s series of History Symposiums, Crowder College invites the community to join them for their May symposium. This event will offer the return of award-winning Civil War-era […]
Events
First Tuesday Lunch to Benefit Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri May 5
(Joplin, Mo) – First Presbyterian Church will host a ‘First Tuesday Lunch’ on Tuesday, May 5 for the Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri. The church gathers for the first Tuesday of every month to raise funds […]
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 109th Annual Banquet, Powered by EaglePicher
(Joplin, Mo) — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) celebrated its 109th Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 23 at Downstream Casino Resort. JACC honored its members for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community by […]
US Business
Trump on Spirit Airlines: ‘I Think We’d Just Buy It’
President Trump said that the U.S. government could take over Spirit Airlines, the ailing budget carrier that has been negotiating this week for a federal bailout.
US Business
The Sphere Looked Like a Disaster. It’s Become a Huge Hit Instead.
The Las Vegas venue is the highest-grossing arena in the world. Phish, the Eagles and Backstreet Boys are playing to sold-out crowds.
US Business
Intel Shares Jump 20% as AI Agents Drive Big Growth
Demand from data centers for its CPUs pushed quarterly revenue to $13.6 billion. Shares climbed nearly 20% after hours.
US Business
Weed Is No Longer So Bad, U.S. Says
Plus, the Iran war impacts U.S. plans to defend Taiwan, some officials say, and burned-out American doctors move to New Zealand
US Business
Nike to Cut 1,400 Workers in Latest Round of Layoffs
Most of the affected employees work in the company’s technology department.
Government
Joplin Recycling Center Offering Free Tire Drop Off Event June 6
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will be offering a free Tire Drop-Off Event on Saturday, June 6 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the former Lone Elm Plant, 2214 N. Lone Elm […]