US Business
The ‘Colossal Headache’ of Building a Made-in-America Monopoly Game
Cracked trays, high costs and a dice dilemma bogged down a quest to produce a version of the classic game in the U.S.
Year: 2026
US Business
RFK Jr.’s Push to Revamp American Food Runs Into White House Resistance
Concerns about whether Kennedy’s ideas on food are even feasible have prompted clashes within the administration, casting uncertainty over a once-potent political agenda.
US Business
Trump Unveils $15 Billion Iowa Steel Project
President is looking for wins ahead of a tough midterm election for Republicans.
US Business
FAA to Delay 737 MAX 10 Approval Over New Software Glitch
Air-safety regulators will assess a possible safety risk before certifying the longest and final model of Boeing’s bestselling jet.
US Business
AAR to Pay $1.8 Billion for Stake in Aircraft-Maintenance Company
The aviation-services supplier agreed to buy a majority stake in the Bain-backed MRO Holdings.
Events
Skyway Buick GMC Hosting $1,000 Giveaway Until October 31
Calling all Joplin Chamber members! This month, Skyway Buick GMC is handing out the sweetest treat in town: $1,000 cash. All you have to do to be part of the giveaway is stop by their […]
Events
Mark Your Calendars for Arc of the Ozarks’ 32nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza on December 4
The Arc of the Ozarks invites the community to mark their calendars for the 32nd annual Christmas Extravaganza on Friday, December 4, 2026! Kick off the 2026 holiday season at the White River Conference Center and […]
Education
Kansas City University Medical Students Gain First Patient Experience through Score 1 for Health Wellness Day
The halls of Kansas City University (KCU) campuses in Joplin and Kansas City echoed with laughter, curiosity and excitement as hundreds of elementary students arrived for Wellness Day, marking the official launch of Score 1 […]
Education
Crowder College Boasts Enrollment Increase for Fall 2026
Neosho, MO – Crowder College sees their largest enrollment totals since 2019. Crowder reported Fall 2026 enrollment as 4,424 students taking 40,995 credit hours, representing increases of 2.01% in headcount enrollment and 3.02% in credit […]
Education
Joplin Schools and Missouri Southern State University Sign Future-Ready College and Career Partnership
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools and Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) formally signed the Future-Ready Joplin: A College and Career Partnership agreement on September 24, in the Black Box Theater at Joplin High School. The partnership will strengthen […]