US Business
Rivian Made Car Dealers Back Down in Washington. More States May Be Next.
Dealers have long held a tight grip on car sales, but cracks are beginning to show.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
US Business
ICE Is Snapping Up Warehouses, Reviving the Market and Alarming Towns
The government said it plans to convert warehouses for an immigrant detention network that would collectively hold more than 92,000 people.
US Business
The Playbook That Elon Musk Relies On to Make His Wild Ideas Work
Musk’s five-step algorithm gets Tesla and SpaceX employees to achieve stretch goals and innovate, and it’s sure to come in handy in his push to build the world’s largest AI chip factory.
Nonprofit
Joplin Family Y Names Jeremy Bumgardner as New President/CEO April 15
(Joplin, MO)— The Joplin Family Y has named Jeremy Bumgardner as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 15, 2026. Selected by the Y’s Board of Directors, following a four month search, Bumgardner will succeed […]
US Business
U.S. Requires Gas and Diesel Contain More Biofuels Made From Crops
In a win for farmers, the EPA increased the amount of biofuels that must be blended into gas and diesel.
Banking & Finance
Southwest Missouri Bank Announces Corley Grant Availability March 30
Southwest Missouri Bank, trustee of the W.R. Corley Memorial Trust, has announced the seventh year of availability of grants to qualified non-profit organizations. Eligible entities include those who provide services to the homeless and low-income […]
US Business
Advent Weighing Expansion Routes for Share-Registry Provider
Advent International is in talks to expand Australian share-registry provider Automic overseas, with the U.S. private-equity firm weighing options including potential acquisitions.
Education
Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers Announce Dates for Spring 2026 Activities
Joplin Schools‘ Parents as Teachers (PAT) is excited to announce their upcoming spring events and programs! Joplin’s Parents as Teachers is a 12-month program, and they work year round to better serve families! They have […]
Education
Kansas City University Celebrates Match Day 2026 as Student Doctors Secure Residency Placements
The energy was unmistakable on both Kansas City University (KCU) campuses as fourth-year osteopathic medical students gathered in Kansas City and Joplin, and tuned in remotely from across the country, to celebrate Match Day 2026. […]