US Business
Supreme Court to Hear Bayer’s Challenge to Roundup Weedkiller Cases
High court gives company hope in its effort to mitigate long-running litigation that has cost it billions of dollars.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
Watered Gardens to Present Funds from the 13th Annual Empty Bowls Event on January 20
(Joplin, MO) – Watered Gardens Ministries invites the community to join them on Tuesday, January 20 at Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop as they present checks to the organizations who are the beneficiaries of […]
Banking & Finance
Forvis Mazars to Host Economic Update and 2026 Outlook on February 5
Join Forvis Mazars for an informative webinar as they share investment updates and an outlook for the year ahead! Topics include the current state of the economy, financial market trends, broad asset class returns, and more. […]
Entertainment
Joplin Empire Market to Host 7th Annual Chili Cookoff on January 17
(Joplin, MO) – The 7th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff will be hosted at the Joplin Empire Market on Saturday, January 17. Judging will start at 10:00 am. Once again, local home cooks and chefs […]
Government
City of Joplin Offices Closed on January 19, Council Meeting Rescheduled Due to Martin Luther King Day
In observance of the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, January 19, the Joplin City Council’s regularly scheduled third Monday meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 20. The rescheduled meeting will begin at 6:00 […]
US Business
Trump to Push Plan for Tech Companies to Fund New Power Plants
The White House proposal, set to be announced Friday, would involve an emergency auction within the country’s biggest power market.
US Business
Star Wars Gets New Leader for Franchise’s Next Era
Kathleen Kennedy exits as Disney’s Lucasfilm refocuses on making movies. Dave Filoni has been named president and chief creative officer.
US Business
Verizon Gets Final California Approval to Secure $9.6 Billion Frontier Deal
The telecommunications company navigated conflicting demands from federal and state officials to close the acquisition.
US Business
Ford, China’s BYD in Talks for Hybrid-Vehicle Batteries After EV Market Flames Out
A deal, if completed, would likely involve Ford buying the Chinese carmaker’s batteries for its factories outside the U.S., according to people familiar with the matter.
Education
Compass Academy Network Presents $5,000 Partner Grant to Atlanta C-3 School District
(Atlanta, MO) – Compass Academy Network (CAN) is proud to award Atlanta C-3 School District a $5,000 Partner Grant in recognition of its outstanding efforts and participation in the 2025 CAN summer program. The award […]