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Joplin Empire Market to Host 7th Annual Chili Cookoff on January 17

January 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(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 […]

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City of Joplin Offices Closed on January 19, Council Meeting Rescheduled Due to Martin Luther King Day

January 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

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 […]

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Trump to Push Plan for Tech Companies to Fund New Power Plants

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on 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.

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Star Wars Gets New Leader for Franchise’s Next Era

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on 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.

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Verizon Gets Final California Approval to Secure $9.6 Billion Frontier Deal

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on 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.

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Ford, China’s BYD in Talks for Hybrid-Vehicle Batteries After EV Market Flames Out

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on 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.

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Compass Academy Network Presents $5,000 Partner Grant to Atlanta C-3 School District

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(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 […]

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Verizon’s Hourslong Wireless Outage Tied to Software Update

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Verizon’s Hourslong Wireless Outage Tied to Software Update
The company said it would offer a $20 credit to customers affected by Wednesday’s service interruption.

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Missouri Public Service Commission Approves Agreement in Liberty Electric Rate Case Including Rate Change Delay

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve proposed Agreements and a Supplemental Agreement between the Staff of the Commission, Midwest Energy Consumers Group, Renew […]

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States to Host St. Patrick’s Day 5K on March 14, Presented by TAMKO Building Products

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Get ready to run for a cause on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend! Put on your lucky shoes and join Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States (RMHC) for a free community event on Saturday, […]

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