US Business
Trump Targets Defense Firms on Weapons Speed, Stock Buybacks
The president said he wants companies to instead spend on new plants.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s KGCS-TV to Host 2026 Cardinals Caravan on January 17
Join Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) KGCS-TV for the 2026 Cardinals Caravan on Saturday, January 17 at the Taylor Performing Arts Center! This free, annual event features former and current St. Louis Cardinals baseball players […]
Entertainment
Connect2Culture Releases 2025 Year-In-Review
Connect2Culture (C2C), Joplin’s community arts agency, has captured and compiled 2025’s most memorable arts and cultural moments in the Joplin area, bringing them together in a fun, easy-to-use retrospective. Another year full of arts, culture, […]
Government
City of Joplin Offices Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; Trash Service Shifts Due to Holidays
The City of Joplin’s offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, and Thursday, January 1, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. This also includes Public Transit, the Recycling Center, and the Joplin History […]
Government
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a 14-day public comment period for the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) update. The plan advocates for transportation policies and strategies developed via public involvement and […]
US Business
CBS News Pulls ‘60 Minutes’ Segment; Correspondent Calls Decision Political
The news organization said the segment about the El Salvador prison where the Trump administration sent deportees needed additional reporting.
US Business
‘He Was Poisoned.’ Toxic Fumes on Planes Blamed for Deaths of Pilots and Crew
Doctors and researchers increasingly see a link between exposures to contaminated cabin air and fatal illnesses.
US Business
One of Elon Musk’s Old Enemies Joins the Race to Run GM
Robotics guru Sterling Anderson is now one of General Motors’ top executives—and shaking up the ranks.
US Business
These Teenagers Are Already Running Their Own AI Companies
They might not yet drive, but they’re getting an early start in business by leveraging vibe-coding and social media.
US Business
Third ‘Avatar’ Movie Off to Slower Box Office Start Than Predecessor
Disney’s megabudget movie from James Cameron launches with $345 million in worldwide ticket sales.