US Business
Trump Administration Seeks to Stabilize Ties During Summit With Xi
Plus, Senate Republicans squash the latest measure to end the Iran War and Jeff Bezos has invested $30 billion of his own fortune in Blue Origin.
Month: September 2026
Community
Freedom of Flight Museum to Host Wings & Wheels Car Show and Fly-In on October 3
The Freedom of Flight Museum, Higher Power Garage, and Our Veterans First are excited to invite the community to their Wings & Wheels Car Show and Fly-In on Saturday, October 3! Join them from 12:00 to […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System’s Helping Friends Fund Helps Women in Need Receive Free Mammograms
(Joplin, MO) – Diagnosing cancer in its earliest stages provides the best chance for survival, considering a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States every two minutes, according to the Mayo Clinic. […]
Events
Shine Joplin to Host Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on October 31
Join Shine Joplin for their inaugural Shine Bowl-a-thon on Saturday, October 31 at G3 Entertainment in Carthage (2433 S. Garrison Avenue)! This family-friendly event is sure to be filled with laughter, friendly competition, and raising […]
Government
Joplin Fire Department Awarded Federal Grant to Hire Additional Firefighters
The Joplin Fire Department has won a generous federal grant that will provide expedited funding for the addition of new firefighters. The department received word this week that it has been selected to receive a […]
US Business
New York State Sues Polymarket in Escalating Crackdown on Prediction Markets
The company and rival Kalshi are facing legal challenges from states around the country.
Events
Community Support Services of Missouri to Host 2026 Fall Classic Golf Scramble on October 12 at Eagle Creek Golf Club
(Joplin, MO) – Community Support Services of Missouri (CSS) invites the community to join its 2026 Fall Classic Golf Scramble on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Eagle Creek Golf Club (2742 Ben Pell Dr, Joplin, […]
Entertainment
Joplin Jailbirds Present ‘Taylorville: An Unofficial Live Tribute Band’ on October 2 at Joe Becker Stadium
The Joplin Jailbirds invite the community to immerse themselves in the world of Taylor Swift like never before! Join them on Friday, October 2 at Joe Becker Stadium (279 S. High Avenue) for Taylorville, your […]
US Business
L.A. Comes to Grips With a Studio Merger Many Didn’t Want
Politicians and rank-and-file workers who feared a Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal now hope concessions will soften the impact.
US Business
How the Panama Canal Became a 50-Mile Waterway With a $5 Million Ticket Price
High bids to use the waterway follow shipping disruptions from the Iran war and extreme weather.