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Wildcat Glades Nature Group Releases Their March 2026 Program List

February 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – This month, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group along with other partners, will be hosting a Preschool Connections program, a Nature Explorers program, and a special event with an emphasis on snakes. Preschool Connections: Nests […]

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JATSO Seeking Public Comments on FY2026–2029 Amendment 3 Until February 26

February 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

 The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a 7-day public comment period for an amendment to the 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in the Joplin Metropolitan […]

Accounting

KPM CPAs & Advisors Welcomes Alexi Ridenhour

February 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Springfield, MO) – KPM CPAs & Advisors (KPM) is pleased to announce the addition of Alexi Ridenhour as a staff accountant in the audit department. “We’re very excited to welcome Alexi to the governmental audit […]

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The Lt. Governor’s Office is Accepting Nominations for Senior Service Awards

February 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Lieutenant Governor’s Office is now accepting nominations for Senior Service Awards to promote and highlight the positive accomplishments Missouri’s senior citizens provide to their local communities. Nominees should be Missourians who are at least […]

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Steel Dynamics, SGH Raise BlueScope Steel Takeover Bid to $11 Billion

February 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Steel Dynamics, SGH Raise BlueScope Steel Takeover Bid to $11 Billion
Under the revised offer, BlueScope shareholders would receive about $22.93 per share in cash, Steel Dynamics and SGH said.

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Top Lawyers’ Fees Have Skyrocketed. Be Prepared to Pay $3,400 an Hour.

February 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Top Lawyers’ Fees Have Skyrocketed. Be Prepared to Pay $3,400 an Hour.
Expertise and ego are pushing up hourly rates to once-unthinkable levels.

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Mark Zuckerberg Grilled on Usage Goals and Underage Users at California Trial

February 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Mark Zuckerberg Grilled on Usage Goals and Underage Users at California Trial
The Meta CEO said the company no longer issues goals for its teams for time spent by users on its platforms.

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In First Since WWII, Navy to Hire Company to Oversee Shipbuilding Project

February 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on In First Since WWII, Navy to Hire Company to Oversee Shipbuilding Project
The government typically handles the job, but delays and cost overruns prompted a search for new approaches.

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To Curb Microplastics, Consumers and Companies Seek More Durable Solutions

February 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on To Curb Microplastics, Consumers and Companies Seek More Durable Solutions
As everyday items like food containers shed tiny pieces of plastic, the public sees ‘an impossible problem,’ said plastic policy experts.

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Joplin Lions Club to Host Free Community Wellness Event

February 18, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Lion’s Club is going to host a free Community Wellness Event Monday, February 27 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. During this time there will be eye screenings and glasses, vitals checks, diabetes […]

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