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Connect2Culture Presents ‘An Evening in Kringle City’ on December 19

December 16, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Join Connect2Culture on Friday, December 19 for a fun, festive evening of holiday magic with the jolly toymaker himself! Families are invited to enjoy David Smith’s An Evening in Kringle City and learn more about Santa while getting into […]

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December 2025 News & Updates from Missouri SBDC

December 16, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) as they celebrate entrepreneurship and continue to foster and support the vibrant business community of our area. Whether you’re looking to expand your skillset, […]

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Kering Gets $690 Million for Stake in Fifth Avenue Property

December 16, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Kering Gets $690 Million for Stake in Fifth Avenue Property
Kering said the deal is part of a real-estate strategy that aims to secure retail locations for its brands, while enhancing financial flexibility.

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Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Documentary Editing

December 15, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Documentary Editing
The suit was filed in federal court in Florida.

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Ford Takes $19.5 Billion Hit in Detroit’s Biggest EV Bust

December 15, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford Takes $19.5 Billion Hit in Detroit’s Biggest EV Bust
The sum marks the U.S. auto industry’s biggest reckoning to date that it can’t realize its EV ambitions anytime soon.

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Can U.S. Automakers Compete With Chinese EVs While Focusing on Gas Guzzlers?

December 15, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Can U.S. Automakers Compete With Chinese EVs While Focusing on Gas Guzzlers?
Detroit wants to make money on big, gasoline-powered cars today while also keeping up with Chinese EV competitors.

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Frontier Airlines Names Interim CEO, Biffle to Exit

December 15, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Frontier Airlines Names Interim CEO, Biffle to Exit
James Dempsey steps into the role of interim chief executive officer effective immediately.

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City of Joplin Closes St. Louis Avenue North of 7th Street for Roadway Repairs

December 15, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Starting Tuesday, December 16, South St. Louis Avenue, from 7th Street to 6th Street, will be closed for permanent repairs to be completed on the roadway following recent utility work. The City of Joplin wants […]

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Sparklight® Donates $1,500 to The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties to Help Feed Local Families

December 15, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight®, Joplin’s hometown internet provider, is lending a hand to neighbors in need with a $1,500 donation to The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties. The funds will help the nonprofit respond […]

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Freeman Health System Auxiliary Volunteers Donate Gifts to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States

December 15, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Each year, volunteers with Freeman Health System’s Auxiliary strive to make the holidays as magical as possible for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States (RMHC).  On December 12, […]

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  • Kering Gets $690 Million for Stake in Fifth Avenue Property
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  • Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Documentary Editing
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  • Ford Takes $19.5 Billion Hit in Detroit’s Biggest EV Bust
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  • Can U.S. Automakers Compete With Chinese EVs While Focusing on Gas Guzzlers?
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  • Connect2Culture Presents ‘An Evening in Kringle City’ on December 19
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  • Kering Gets $690 Million for Stake in Fifth Avenue Property
  • Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Documentary Editing
  • Ford Takes $19.5 Billion Hit in Detroit’s Biggest EV Bust
  • Can U.S. Automakers Compete With Chinese EVs While Focusing on Gas Guzzlers?
  • Frontier Airlines Names Interim CEO, Biffle to Exit
  • City of Joplin Closes St. Louis Avenue North of 7th Street for Roadway Repairs
  • Sparklight® Donates $1,500 to The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties to Help Feed Local Families
  • Freeman Health System Auxiliary Volunteers Donate Gifts to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States
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