US Business
Berkshire CEO Greg Abel Takes the Stage, Making a Case for the Post-Buffett Era
New leader says company has shortlist of acquisition targets, as its cash pile grows; assures investors that culture isn’t changing.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri to Host Annual Clubbing for the Club Tournament on June 4
Swing into action and join the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri for a day on the green during their annual Clubbing for the Club Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 4 at Eagle Creek […]
Education
Crowder College and Ajinomoto Foods North America Sign Apprenticeship Agreement
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College and Ajinomoto Foods North America have partnered to offer an Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship program for employees at its Joplin location. “This apprenticeship reflects what we heard from […]
Education
Mission Hills Mansion to Celebrate 100 Years with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Missouri Southern State University
The historic Mission Hills Mansion, now known as Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center, will commemorate its 100th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 14, 2026, marking the official […]
Community
Joplin History and Mineral Museum to Host Annual Spring Rock Show May 15 – 17
(Joplin, Mo.) – The Tri-State Gem and Mineral Society presents its Annual Spring Rock Show during the weekend of May 15 – 17. Attendees can browse bead jewelry, learn to identify local minerals, take part in […]
US Business
Spirit’s CEO on the Airline’s Last Days
Dave Davis says the carrier tried to avoid shutdown chaos and didn’t intend to harm its passengers.
US Business
How the Trump Administration’s Spirit Airlines Rescue Unraveled
Talks led by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick couldn’t get bondholders and the government aligned.
US Business
Spirit Airlines Is Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do If You Had Tickets.
Getting your money back for future flights isn’t always straightforward, but your credit-card company may be your best line of defense.
US Business
OpenAI Wants to Go Public. First Sarah Friar Needs to Get It to Grow Up.
The chief financial officer is managing Sam Altman—and ambitions for one of the biggest IPOs ever.
US Business
You Have No Idea How Much You Still Use BlackBerry
Once left for dead, the company is making money again with hidden software in 275 million cars. You use it every day without knowing it.