US Business
General Motors Is Still Making Cars for the U.S. Halfway Around the World
America’s biggest carmaker invests $600 million in South Korea and moves to full capacity despite Trump’s tariffs.
Year: 2026
Entertainment
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host ‘An Afternoon at the Races’ Fundraiser on May 2
Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri on Saturday, May 2 for An Afternoon at the Races, hosted at Downstream Casino Resort! An Afternoon at the Races is an exciting, Kentucky Derby–inspired fundraising event that brings […]
Education
Compass Academy Network Releases April 2026 Newsletter
Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to share their latest updates with the community! Each month, their newsletter spotlights stories, updates, and opportunities that celebrate their students, Peer Mentors, teachers, and partners. Learn more below. […]
US Business
Has the Era of the Mega-Layoff Arrived?
From Snap to Block to Amazon, a new template for “right sizing” the workforce is spreading through C-suites, and other companies are taking note.
US Business
Spirit’s Bankruptcy Exit In Flux as Jet Fuel Prices Surge
Discussions with creditors include possible liquidation, according to people familiar with the matter.
US Business
Ford EV Chief Doug Field Steps Down
The automaker has struggled with EV losses but says an affordable “skunkworks” electric project will continue.
US Business
Jury Decides Against Live Nation in Antitrust Trial
Plus, tech stocks power the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to new records, and a soy sauce maker is one of the few still using ancient techniques.
US Business
Sazerac Offered to Buy Brown-Forman for Around $15 Billion
The Buffalo Trace-maker offered $32 per share for its Louisville rival.
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 […]
Events
The Independent Living Center Announces Coffee with Nonprofits Event to Bring Together Community Partners on May 13
(Joplin, MO) – Community members, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and partners from across Joplin and southwest Missouri are invited to attend Coffee with Nonprofits, a come-and-go networking event held on May 13, which is designed to […]