US Business
SpaceX Employees Get a Crash Course in How the Rich Handle Money
The life-altering fortunes will require navigating if and when to sell shares, and the strategic alternatives.
Year: 2026
Government
Joplin Police Department Announces Operation Silver Shield
The Joplin Police Department has announced a new initiative designed to provide better support for some of Joplin’s most vulnerable populations. JPD Chief Richard Pearson unveiled the department’s new initiative, Operation Silver Shield, a program that provides wellness checks to senior citizens and persons with disabilities. These services will be offered to […]
Government
JATSO seeking public comments on FY2026-2029 TIP Amendment 4 Until June 15
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a 7-day public comment period for an amendment to the 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in the Joplin Metropolitan […]
US Business
The Fight to Break China’s Rare-Earth Dominance Moves to a New Front in Brazil
Brazil holds the world’s second-largest reserves and wants to become a processor of critical minerals, but it refuses to choose sides between Washington and Beijing.
US Business
University Endowments Are About to Strike It Big on the SpaceX IPO
Some schools have a tenth or more of their endowments in Elon Musk’s rocket company.
US Business
OpenAI Files for IPO
Plus, the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee is declared unlawful, and private racetracks zoom into view.
US Business
Meta Launches ‘Workforce Academy’ to Train Workers to Build Data Centers
The five-week program, which is free of charge and guarantees a job, follows a recent layoff of 8,000 employees.
Entertainment
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host Their Annual Sudstock Event on June 27
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri is excited to announce that Sudstock is back for 2026! Bring the whole family for fun under the sun on Saturday, June 27 at Carthage Municipal Park (521 Robert Ellis […]
Community
Joplin Schools Seeking Vendors for Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair on July 31, 2026: Registration Deadline is June 26
(Joplin, MO) – Organizers of the Joplin Schools Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair are seeking local business, food, and crafting vendors to help fill booth spaces at the event, which is scheduled for Friday, […]
Government
City of Joplin Announces Retirement of Longtime I.T. Director
One of the region’s top technology leaders has announced his upcoming retirement. Mark Morris, the City of Joplin’s longtime Director of Information Technology, will retire September 18 after 25 years of service. As the City’s […]