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.
Year: 2026
US Business
Barry Diller Withdraws Bid for MGM Resorts
The billionaire had been in talks with the casino operator after offering in June to take a majority stake.
US Business
Group of World Leaders Push for Global Controls on AI
Plus, a perfect storm for the benchmark Treasury yield and the global fuel supply squeeze is jacking up costs beyond the gas pump.
US Business
Activist Starboard Urges Construction Company to Explore Sale
Knife River’s stock dropped over 7% Wednesday after the company predicted continued headwinds.
Entertainment
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri Announce 2026 Club Conmingo Gala: Casino Royale on October 10
The stakes are high, but the impact is even greater at the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri’s 2026 Club Conmingo Gala: Casino Royale! You’re invited to an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment, and […]
Banking & Finance
First Community Bank Announces Promotions
(Batesville, AR) – First Community Bank recently announced a series of promotions recognizing outstanding team members across its footprint, underscoring the bank’s commitment to developing internal talent and supporting continued growth. The promotions were announced […]
Community
Watered Gardens Ministries to Host 2026 Empty Bowl Presale Event on September 19–26
Join Watered Gardens Ministries for their 13th annual Empty Bowls presale event! Reminiscent of the “soup lines” from the mid 1930’s, Empty Bowls is a grass roots fundraiser brought to people in cities and towns around the […]
Government
Joplin Health Department Receives Grants for Dementia Support and Safe Driving Education
The Joplin Health Department is the recipient of two grant awards that will serve populations with very different needs. For the first time, the Health Department has been selected for a $1,000 grant from the […]
Events
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host Daddy-Daughter Disco on October 3
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri is excited to invite dads and daughters to a night out at the disco at their Daddy-Daughter Disco event on October 3! Grab your dancing shoes and your disco girl(s) […]
US Business
Activist Jana Partners Urges Six Flags to Explore Sale
The theme-park company faces pressure following disappointing earnings amid a turnaround effort.