US Business
Helicopter Tours Are Booming, Despite Spotty Safety Record
Last week’s fatal crash involving a sightseeing helicopter in New York was the latest in a string of similar disasters.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
2025 Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony Set for May 1; Still Time to Submit Nominations
The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Joplin welcomes the public to attend the 2025 Joplin Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony. It will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 in the lobby […]
US Business
Nvidia to Make AI Supercomputers Entirely in U.S.
Nvidia said it would start producing AI supercomputers that will be manufactured entirely in the U.S.
Entertainment
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host April 2025 Third Thursday Event on April 17 with ‘Be a Hero’ Theme
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) invites the community to “Be a Hero” at April’s Third Thursday on April 17, 2025. Join DJA’s sponsors, Vert’s Neighborhood Dispensary and Millwood Construction, from 5:30 to 8:30 […]
US Business
Intel to Sell Majority Stake of Altera to Private Equity Firm Silver Lake
Intel will sell a majority stake of its programmable-chip unit to private-equity firm Silver Lake.
US Business
Farmers’ Favorite Weedkiller Nears Its End, Bayer Warns
The German company cites mounting costs from lawsuits blaming Roundup for causing cancer.
US Business
OPEC Cuts Oil Demand Outlook Amid U.S. Tariff Hit Despite Output Hike
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cut its forecast for oil demand growth just days after a surprise decision to boost output, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs on the global economy and crude consumption.
Government
City of Joplin to Begin 2025 Resurfacing Program of Joplin Roadways Beginning April 14
The City of Joplin’s resurfacing program for 2025 will begin the week of April 14, starting in the Easttown area. This work is referred to as “mill and overlay,” as the top few inches of […]
Health Care
Eleven Ozark Center Interns Sign Letters of Intent for Full-Time Work During Celebration at Hope Springs Location
(Joplin, MO) – As mental issues and emotional distress continually impact our community and society overall, new behavioral health professionals were celebrated, with their careers set to begin upon completion of their higher education. Eleven […]
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 108th Annual Banquet, Powered by EaglePicher Technologies
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) celebrated its 108th Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 10 at Missouri Southern State University’s Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. JACC honored its members for their […]