US Business
Saudi Arabia Takes a Risk in Boosting Oil Production—and Gives Trump a Win
Crude prices have fallen this year as Riyadh has raised output, but risks abound for the oil-producing kingdom.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Come for an Aperitivo, Stay for the Tax Breaks: Milan Lures the Global Elite
From London to L.A., millionaires are relocating to Italy’s business capital to discover a city in the middle of a renaissance
US Business
Fast & Furious & Way Less Expensive. A Star Film Franchise Gets a Reality Check.
Long-running film series are sputtering at the box office. Universal wants to cut the budget of its most important franchise by $140 million.
Government
City of Joplin Closes Intersection of W. 20th Street and Country Club Drive for Construction Beginning October 6
Starting Monday, October 6, the City of Joplin will close the intersection of 20th Street and Country Club Drive/Black Cat Road as work on the roundabout continues. This intersection will remain closed to through traffic […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System’s Dr. Todd Twiss Named One of America’s Top Shoulder Surgeons
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System’s Dr. Todd Twiss was named one of America’s most talented shoulder surgeons working in the field today by New York-based news magazine Newsweek and global data intelligence firm Statista. “It […]
US Business
Lally Weymouth, Who Questioned Dictators and Hosted High Society, Dies at 82
A member of the family that owned the Washington Post, Weymouth pursued a career in journalism.
Entertainment
Connect2Culture Partners with Bright Futures Joplin for ‘Maddi’s Fridge’ Performance
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) is thrilled to partner with Bright Futures Joplin for the upcoming, nationally-tour production of Childsplay’s Maddi’s Fridge, a heartfelt children’s play that explores the issue of food insecurity in an accessible way […]
US Business
The Self-Taught Engineer Going Head-to-Head With Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos
Peter Beck’s Rocket Lab is increasingly competing with the space industry’s biggest companies.
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s KGCS-TV and Joplin High School Present ‘A Salute to Veterans’ Concert on November 9
Missouri Southern State University’s KGCS-TV and Joplin High School are excited to welcome the 135th Army Band on Sunday, November 9, 2025 for their free concert, “A Salute to Veterans.” This is the third year […]
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Appointments and Strategic Focus
(Joplin, MO) — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors is excited to announce significant leadership appointments aimed at strengthening the Chamber and advancing economic growth throughout the region. Betsy Mense has accepted […]