US Business
They Looked Like They Were Getting Rich on Polymarket—but None of It Was Real
The prediction market has flooded social media with deceptive videos by paid creators. ‘Is this just free money?’
Month: June 2026
US Business
Back-to-School Shopping Starts…Now!
As shoppers spread out spending to manage their budgets, more retailers are promoting deals with summer sales, such as Amazon’s Prime Day.
US Business
Immigration Crackdown Lifts Private-Prison Stocks
So far this year, prison operators Geo Group and CoreCivic are outperforming tech and energy giants alike.
US Business
Pizza Hut Lost in the U.S. Now It’s Selling for $2.7 Billion.
Watch how Pizza Hut lost its grasp on the U.S. pizza market to Domino’s, leading to its sale in two separate deals.
US Business
Protein-in-Everything Craze Has a Problem: Not Enough Whey Protein
Food companies are packing whey into more of their products to meet demand from protein-obsessed consumers—and depleting supplies.
US Business
The Classic Movie That Was Nearly Destroyed by a Single Line of Code
A beloved film was accidentally deleted—and miraculously saved. The real story behind the ‘Toy Story’ franchise is even better than the movies.
Chamber Updates
Hot Links Golf Tournament 2026 – Summer Edition!
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had 27 teams compete in their bi-annual Hot Links Golf Tournament on June 19! Players had the opportunity to experience the marshmallow long drive and lawn games. Teams were […]
Nonprofit
Jasper County CASA’s Debi Koelkebeck Honored with John R. Albright Award at 24th Annual Show-Me Service Awards
(Joplin, MO) – Debi Koelkebeck, Executive Director of Jasper County CASA has been named a recipient of the John R. Albright Award at the 24th Annual Show-Me Service Awards, held at the Missouri State Capitol […]
Events
The Independent Living Center Launches Cruise Raffle to Support Services for Individuals with Disabilities
(Joplin, MO) – The Independent Living Center (TILC) is excited to announce a new Cruise Raffle as part of its upcoming Smokin’ for Support: A TILC BBQ Bash fundraiser, taking place September 19, 2026, from […]
Economic Development
MOKAN Partnership to Host Southwest Missouri Economic Forum on June 23
(Joplin, MO) – The MOKAN Partnership will host the Southwest Missouri Economic Forum in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City on Tuesday, June 23. MOKAN Partnership will welcome guest speaker, Jeremy Hill, […]