US Business
The Latest Buzzy Tech Investment: Ukrainian Drones
Foreign money is helping Ukraine’s defense-tech startups boost production and expand abroad, giving them a chance to compete with Western players.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Health Care
Freeman Health System’s Fort Scott Hospital Staff Has Treated 700+ Patients Since Opening on September 4
(Fort Scott, KS) – Since Freeman Health System’s Fort Scott Hospital first opened to the public on September 4, Freeman physicians and nurses have treated 747 patients inside the Emergency Department and are caring for, […]
US Business
BDO’s First Brands Audit Painted Healthy Picture Months Before Collapse
The auditor of beleaguered auto-parts giant First Brands signed off on its financials this year months before the emergence of an accounting scandal that sent the company into bankruptcy and triggered a criminal investigation.
US Business
Vail’s CEO Has Transformed Skiing, Whether You Like It or Not
Rob Katz spent 15 years turning Vail Resorts into a powerhouse. Now he’s back for another run.
US Business
White House to Announce Resumption of Auto Chip Shipments From China
Nexperia hasn’t shipped chips for weeks, putting car production around the world at risk.
Events
Counseling Associates of the Four States to Host Food Drive from November 1 to December 24
Counseling Associates of the Four States invites the community to join them in giving back as they proudly host a Food Drive to support those in need. From Saturday, November 1 to Wednesday, December 24, […]
US Business
New York City Airports Disrupted by Air-Traffic Controller Shortage
Air travel has been disrupted across the country as staffers miss paychecks because of government shutdown.
Events
La Boussole Medical Spa & Wellness Center to Host 4th Annual Christmas on the Ridge on December 6
La Boussole Medical Spa & Wellness Center invites the community to join them on Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for their 4th annual Christmas on the Ridge! This fun, festive event […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s Assistant Library Director, Amber Carr, Named MLA’s 2025 Outstanding Professional Librarian
The Missouri Library Association (MLA) has named Amber Carr, assistant library director and marketing/outreach librarian at Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) George A. Spiva Library, as the recipient of its 2025 Outstanding Professional Librarian Award. […]
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance and Post Art Library to Host Public Meeting for Prospective Historic District on November 18
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) and Post Art Library (PAL) welcome the community to join them along with consultants from Lochmueller Group on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Joplin Avenue Coffee Company (506 […]