US Business
Nuclear Power Startup Newcleo to Go Public in SPAC Deal
The deal, which values the developer at about $2.4 billion, follows a wave of nuclear companies going public to serve AI’s surging power needs.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Education
Crowder College Partners with Other Universities to Host Workforce Strategies for a Thriving Region: Housing and Childcare on June 10
Crowder College has partnered with the University of Central Arkansas, University of Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas Community College, and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis to host Workforce Strategies for a Thriving Region: Housing & […]
Events
Joplin Health Department to Begin Annual Mosquito Control Program
It’s that time of year when the City of Joplin takes on one of nature’s most concerning micro-predators: those pesky and disease-spreading mosquitoes. The Joplin Health Department operates a mosquito control program within Joplin’s city limits each year. This program utilizes occasional fogging to control […]
Construction
Crossland Construction Company Ranked 47 on ENR’s 2026 Top 400 Contractors List
(Columbus, KS) – Crossland Construction Company is proud to announce that they’ve been ranked 47 on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) 2026 Top 400 Contractors list, moving up three spots from last year’s Top 50 milestone. Last […]
Government
City of Joplin Receives Innovation Award for MOmentum Bike Park
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin’s newest recreation spot as received one of the states’ top awards for government innovation. The Missouri Municipal League (MML) has announced the City of Joplin as a winner of their 2026 […]
US Business
Newspaper Magnate Donald Newhouse Dies at 96
Newhouse helped steer his family’s Advance Publications, which has holdings spanning newspapers, business journals and magazines.
US Business
Lawyer for Former JPMorgan Banker Resigns Ahead of First Court Appearance
Chirayu Rana will temporarily represent himself in a sexual-harassment lawsuit against a former colleague.
US Business
Launch of Ferrari’s $640,000 EV Erupts Into a Storm About Its Looks
An avalanche of online memes make fun of the Luce’s design, and the company sheds $5 billion in market value.
Entertainment
Nexus, an OCH Event Center, to Host Rosé Wine Dinner on July 10
Celebrate the season of sunshine, fresh flavors, and perfectly chilled pours at the Nexus, an OCH Event Center’s Rosé Wine Dinner with Eagles’ Landing Wine on July 10! This evening is designed for lovers of […]
Community
Joplin Schools Seeking Vendors for Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair on July 31, 2026: Registration Deadline is June 26
(Joplin, MO) – Organizers of the Joplin Schools Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair are seeking local business, food, and crafting vendors to help fill booth spaces at the event, which is scheduled for Friday, […]