US Business
Mercedes-Benz CEO Says Carmaker Is Willing to Enter Defense Production
The remarks come as the German manufacturing sector seeks to recast itself as a major player in the West’s defense arsenal.
Year: 2026
Events
The Schroeder Family Exploreum Announces Grand Opening Weekend Celebration on June 4 and Mascot Name Reveal
(Joplin, MO) – The wait is finally over! The Schroeder Family Exploreum is thrilled to invite the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of its highly anticipated North Wing on June 4 with a full […]
US Business
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Bets on Microsoft’s AI Ambitions With New Stake
The investor says the tech company is underpriced, and he will disclose the stake in regulatory filings later Friday.
US Business
SpaceX to Go Public June 12
Plus, bond yields hit the highest level in more than a year, and tips for buying a good used EV.
US Business
Berkshire Invests in Delta Again During Abel’s First Quarter as CEO
The company exited positions in Amazon, Mastercard, Visa and UnitedHealth, among many others.
Health Care
Freeman Health System Selects Health Care Software Epic as New Electronic Health Record System
(Joplin, MO) – Ensuring a more seamless patient experience for decades to come, Freeman Health System has selected health care software leader Epic as its next-generation electronic health record (EHR) system. Epic features innovative tools […]
Health Care
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Earns A Grade for Patient Safety From Leapfrog Group
(Pittsburg, KS) – Mercy Hospital Pittsburg has earned an A grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog. Mercy Pittsburg was among 917 hospitals nationwide to earn this distinction and […]
Accounting
KPM CPAs & Advisors Congratulates Kylie Gillen on Earning CPA License
(Springfield, MO) – KPM CPAs & Advisors (KPM) is pleased to announce that Kylie Gillen, a staff accountant at the firm, has earned her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license after completing all four sections of […]
Government
City of Joplin Announces Completed Investigation Regarding City Council Events on April 13
The City of Joplin’s Attorney’s Office has completed its investigation of the events that took place after the April 13 council meeting involving Councilman Ryan Jackson. The investigation was forwarded to Kevin O’Keefe, a well-established […]
US Business
New York Governor Says Fewer Second Homes to Pay Pied-à-Terre Tax Under New Proposal
Gov. Hochul estimates 10,000 second homes in New York City will be subjected to the tax, which is 3,000 fewer than her initial estimate.