US Business
How David Ellison Ended His Stalemate With California
Investment in domestic production, quiet mediation from Gov. Gavin Newsom and the threat of relocating helped Paramount forge a settlement with state attorneys general.
Year: 2026
US Business
Radar and Radio Outage Roiled Flights Around New York City, Northeast
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday night that the telecom lines were repaired and all airport operations in the Northeast were resuming.
US Business
US Business
Private-Equity Firms Buy Indie-Author Publisher Podium for More Than $400 Million
Shamrock Capital and Flexpoint Ford are taking on a company that focuses on audiobooks and self-published authors—two industry bright spots.
Health Care
Freeman Health System’s Neosho Hospital’s Swing Bed Program Keeps Family Together and Safe
(Neosho, MO) – The swing bed program at Freeman Health System’s Neosho Hospital literally spared a local family an untold amount of stress, worry and financial hardship by keeping their beloved sister Tammy Burnette just […]
Government
Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) Sets Intervention Deadline for October 12 in Liberty Large Load Customer Rate Plan Request
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set a deadline of October 12, 2026, to intervene and participate in a case filed by The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty seeking […]
Information Technology & Innovation
Ookla® Data Recognizes Sparklight® for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Joplin
(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight®, a leading provider of residential and business connectivity services, ranked first for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Joplin, according to Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data. Based on 4,036 consumer-initiated tests, Sparklight internet speeds […]
Education
Joplin Schools’ Human Resources Director Set to Retire in October
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools’ Board of Education has accepted the retirement plans of Justin Crawford, Esq., district Director of Human Resources and in-house legal counsel, effective October 9, 2026. Crawford taught in Joplin Schools […]
US Business
Paramount Discussed $1.5 Billion California Investment to Clear Merger Hurdle
The company has discussed a series of concessions as part of advanced settlement talks with a coalition of state attorneys general, hoping to clear a path for its $81 billion Warner Bros. deal.
US Business
A Shortage of Oil Tankers Is Threatening to Keep Gas Prices High
Record shipping rates through the Strait of Hormuz could offset falling crude prices.