US Business
The Electric Grid Needs Huge Upgrades. No One Knows Who Will Pay for Them.
Utilities around the U.S. are set to spend tens of billions of dollars on high-voltage lines, largely to meet demand from data centers.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Entertainment
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Kick Off 2026 Third Thursday Season with March’s ‘Go Green Downtown’ Event
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance is thrilled to kick off the nineteenth season of Third Thursday with a “Go Green Downtown” themed event on March 19, 2026! This season’s events are made possible thanks […]
Entertainment
15th Annual PDGA XC-Tier Disc Golf Tournament to Benefit FosterAdopt Connect Joplin; Player and Sponsor Signups Open Now
Calling all disc-golfers! Join FosterAdopt Connect for their annual Two-Step Disc Golf Tournament, a PDGA XC Tier-sanctioned event, on Friday, April 3 at 9:15 am. Round One will be hosted at Morse Park: OG 18 […]
Events
Follow the Rainbow to Smarter Workflows: SumnerOne Hosts Technology Open House
SumnerOne will host a “Follow the Rainbow to Smarter Workflows” Open House on Tuesday, March 17 from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at its Springfield office, located at 3348 E. Cherry Street. The event will […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s Lion Co-op to Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser on April 8
The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Lion Co-op will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8 at the Ron Richard Athletic Center on the MSSU campus. […]
Health Care
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Earns High 5 for Mom & Baby Recognition
(Pittsburg, KS) – Based on a commitment to the health and well-being of its youngest patients, Mercy Hospital Pittsburg has been recognized by a third-party nonprofit for its infant feeding practices. High 5 for Mom […]
US Business
Tilman Fertitta in Talks to Buy Caesars for $7 Billion After Topping Bid From Icahn
The billionaire’s Fertitta Entertainment has been discussing paying around $34 a share.
US Business
Papa John’s Draws Fresh Takeover Interest From Qatari-Backed Fund
Irth Capital has submitted a bid to take the pizza-chain private.
US Business
President Trump’s Head-Spinning Pivot on an Emergency Oil Release
The Trump administration shifted from opposing the largest-ever intervention in oil markets to cajoling allies into moving forward with the maneuver in a matter of hours.
US Business
Costco Sued by Customer Over Tariff Refund
A potential class-action lawsuit seeks to force the retailer to pass along any refund it gets from the U.S. government to customers.