US Business
This Manufacturing CEO Once Spurned Venture Capital. Now He’s Taking $110 Million.
A custom sheet-metal and parts business is among a growing group of U.S. companies making physical goods that have drawn venture-capital backing.
Month: May 2026
Retail
Burton Pools and Spas Celebrating Grand Opening in Joplin with Hot Tub Giveaway; Deadline to Enter June 12, 2026
Burton Pools and Spas is excited to become part of the Joplin community, and to celebrate the grand opening of their Joplin store, they’re hosting a hot tub giveaway! From May 1 to June 12, […]
US Business
Deal Is Reached to Resolve Long Island Rail Road Strike
Phased train service is expected to resume on Tuesday at noon after 3,500 employees walked off the job for three days.
US Business
The Biggest Challenge of a Utility Megadeal: Regulators
NextEra and Dominion must convince state and federal regulators that combining two of the U.S.’s largest utilities will benefit customers and avoid increasing electricity bills.
US Business
How Zyn Became All the Rage Inside Trump World—Including With RFK Jr.
Nicotine pouches have gained popularity across the administration, with even key health officials including Kennedy indulging.
US Business
Contractor Dies at SpaceX’s Starbase Facility in Texas
Workplace accident came days before the Elon Musk-led company plans to launch a new version of its Starship rocket.
US Business
Swatch’s New Watch Debut Descends Into Chaos
Unruly crowds clamored for a watch designed with luxury brand Audemars Piguet. Product launch controversy is becoming something of a Swatch playbook.
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance and Partners Seeks Entries for ‘Art: Outside the Box’ Project; Submission Deadline June 8
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance, in conjunction with the City of Joplin, Spiva Center for the Arts, and Joplin Arts District, invites artists and creators to submit original designs for a public art initiative […]
Education
Crowder College Publishes 45th Anniversary of ‘Crowder Quill’ and Announces Winners
(Neosho, MO) – The winners of the 45th anniversary contest for the Crowder Quill literary-art magazine of Crowder College have been announced and published. For the 2025-26 contest, 919 entries were received, and 130 entries were awarded […]
Events
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri to Host Annual Clubbing for the Club Tournament on June 4
Swing into action and join the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri for a day on the green during their annual Clubbing for the Club Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 4 at Eagle Creek […]