US Business
Tesla Finally Has Its First Semi-Truck and It’s Already a Hit With Truckers
Innovations including a centered driving position, fast charging and a 500-mile range are winning over drivers.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Entertainment
Spiva Center for the Arts to Host 2026 Spiva in Bloom on March 26–28; Tickets on Sale Now
Celebrate the beauty of floral design at the 11th annual Spiva in Bloom! Hosted by Spiva Center for the Arts and presented by Sharon and Lance Beshore, this vibrant festival showcases stunning, locally crafted floral […]
Events
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri to Host Great Futures Luncheon on April 8
Join the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri for their Great Futures Luncheon on Wednesday, April 8 at 11:30 am. This is an opportunity to step inside the mission of the Boys & Girls […]
Entertainment
Downtown Joplin Alliance’s April 2026 WineShare to Be Held at ALLO Fiber in Downtown Joplin on April 3
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance will hold their April First Friday WineShare on Friday, April 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the offices of ALLO Fiber (512 S. Main Street). WineShare returns this […]
US Business
Being ‘the Next Warren Buffett’ Sounds Like an Honor. It Is More of a Curse.
There is only one Oracle of Omaha, though many have laid claim to a role as his spiritual successor.
US Business
The Guinness Inspector Teaching American Bars How to Pour the Perfect Pint
Ryan Wagner makes sure bartenders meet exacting standards for foam and temperature as stout sales boom.
US Business
Russia’s Shadow-Fleet Kingpin Is Back in Business
Moscow’s salesman-in-chief has turned the Iran war to his favor, selling oil that until recently was adrift at sea.
US Business
New CEO Josh D’Amaro Wants Disney’s Flywheel to Spin Faster
Former parks chief, who succeeded Bob Iger Wednesday, hopes using technology to accelerate franchises can boost stagnant stock.
US Business
How Waiving the Jones Act for Oil Tankers Would Work
Relaxing U.S. shipping rules would allow vital fuels to flow more easily between U.S. ports.
Events
Developmental Disability Resource Board of Jasper County Announces Free Community Film Series in Recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with Screenings on March 21 and 27
(Joplin, MO) – The Developmental Disability Resource Board of Jasper County (DDRBJC) is proud to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) this March with a free, community-focused film series highlighting stories, experiences, and achievements of individuals with […]