US Business
America’s Biggest Power Grid Operator Has an AI Problem—Too Many Data Centers
Increasing demand from the tech industry threatens to max out generation capacity in a 13-state region. Consumers are furious about rate increases.
Year: 2026
US Business
Target’s Stores Become an ICE Battleground in Hometown Minneapolis
The retailer faces calls for action from some locals after two employees are detained on the job.
US Business
Here in Midland, Texas, the Last Thing Anyone Wants Is Cheap Venezuelan Oil
A boom-and-bust region is feeling the pinch from cheap oil, even as low prices help at the pump.
US Business
OpenAI Set to Run Another Super Bowl Ad as Chatbot Competition Heats Up
AI companies are engaged in an expensive arms race to attract users and alleviate public anxiety about the technology.
Events
Connect2Culture to Host Joplin Arts Advocacy Prep on January 27
Join Connect2Culture on Tuesday, January 27 at 9:00 am for Joplin Arts Advocacy Prep at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 W. 7th Street)! Each year, Missouri Citizens for the Arts hosts […]
Entertainment
Nexus, an OCH Event Center, to Host Sushi-Making Class on February 28
Nexus, an OCH Event Center, invites the community to an unforgettable culinary experience on February 28! This isn’t just a class, it’s an adventure in flavor. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Shioyama, participants will […]
US Business
Paramount Plans Proxy Fight to Push Hostile Warner Bid
The company also filed a lawsuit Monday seeking more information on Warner’s deal with Netflix.
Education
Crowder College’s Nursing Program Receives $150K NEIP Grant
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College was awarded a $150,000 grant to use to build a Hybrid Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse program. The Nursing Education Incentive Program (NEIP) was awarded to 21 Missouri college and […]
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument to Host 2026 Art and Essay Contest; Entry Deadline is February 22
George Washington Carver National Monument is excited to announce their 2026 Art and Essay Contest for 3rd and 4th graders! This year, as the country commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, George […]
US Business
Merck in Talks to Buy Revolution Medicines for Around $30 Billion
Revolution is developing drugs that target a molecular driver of cancers.