US Business
The Electric Grid Needs Huge Upgrades. No One Knows Who Will Pay for Them.
Utilities around the U.S. are set to spend tens of billions of dollars on high-voltage lines, largely to meet demand from data centers.
Year: 2026
US Business
Rivian’s Make-or-Break Car Arrives at the Worst Possible Moment for EVs
The startup seeks to buck an EV downturn with a $57,990 SUV that can drive up to 330 miles on a single charge.
Entertainment
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Kick Off 2026 Third Thursday Season with March’s ‘Go Green Downtown’ Event
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance is thrilled to kick off the nineteenth season of Third Thursday with a “Go Green Downtown” themed event on March 19, 2026! This season’s events are made possible thanks […]
Entertainment
15th Annual PDGA XC-Tier Disc Golf Tournament to Benefit FosterAdopt Connect Joplin; Player and Sponsor Signups Open Now
Calling all disc-golfers! Join FosterAdopt Connect for their annual Two-Step Disc Golf Tournament, a PDGA XC Tier-sanctioned event, on Friday, April 3 at 9:15 am. Round One will be hosted at Morse Park: OG 18 […]
Events
Follow the Rainbow to Smarter Workflows: SumnerOne Hosts Technology Open House
SumnerOne will host a “Follow the Rainbow to Smarter Workflows” Open House on Tuesday, March 17 from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at its Springfield office, located at 3348 E. Cherry Street. The event will […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s Lion Co-op to Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser on April 8
The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Lion Co-op will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8 at the Ron Richard Athletic Center on the MSSU campus. […]
Health Care
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Earns High 5 for Mom & Baby Recognition
(Pittsburg, KS) – Based on a commitment to the health and well-being of its youngest patients, Mercy Hospital Pittsburg has been recognized by a third-party nonprofit for its infant feeding practices. High 5 for Mom […]
US Business
Papa John’s Draws Fresh Takeover Interest From Qatari-Backed Fund
Irth Capital has submitted a bid to take the pizza-chain private.
US Business
Tilman Fertitta in Talks to Buy Caesars for $7 Billion After Topping Bid From Icahn
The billionaire’s Fertitta Entertainment has been discussing paying around $34 a share.
US Business
President Trump’s Head-Spinning Pivot on an Emergency Oil Release
The Trump administration shifted from opposing the largest-ever intervention in oil markets to cajoling allies into moving forward with the maneuver in a matter of hours.