US Business
Peabody Calls Off $3.78 Billion Deal to Buy Anglo American’s Australian Coal Assets
The agreement to buy Anglo American’s steelmaking coal operations was terminated due to the shutdown of a mine central to the deal.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Health Care
Freeman Health System Welcomes New Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. James Taylor
(Joplin, MO) – Dr. James Taylor is excited to announce his return to Joplin, joining the cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team at Freeman Health System. He is an American Board-certified cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with […]
US Business
TV-Station Owner Sinclair Proposes Merger With Tegna
Nexstar Media Group has already been in talks to buy Tegna.
US Business
MSNBC to Change Its Name—and Lose the Peacock Logo
The cable news network will adopt the new name MS NOW ahead of its spinoff from NBCUniversal.
US Business
Newsmax Settles Dominion’s Defamation Lawsuit for $67 Million
Dominion accused Newsmax of airing false reports that the voting-machine company helped rig the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
US Business
Starbucks Sets 2% Raises for Corporate Workers
The coffee giant is in the midst of a turnaround. “We need to carefully manage all of our other costs.”
US Business
Union Pacific Ordered to Pay Damages for Retaliating Against Worker
Federal regulators ordered Union Pacific to pay punitive damages of $150,000 to a worker who was fired after reporting a work-related injury.
Community
Freedom of Flight Museum to Host Heartland Patriots Festival, Wings & Wheels Event on September 6
The Freedom of Flight Museum, VFW Post 5293, and the Joplin Regional Airport are excited to invite the community to their Heartlands Patriots Festival on Saturday, September 6! Join them at the Joplin Regional Airport […]
Energy & Environment
Region M Solid Waste Management to Host Public Meeting on Updated Plan for Waste Management on August 27
(Joplin, MO) – The Region M Waste Management District is updating their plan for solid waste management, and they need assistance in identifying programs in place. Public comments and suggestions for improvements are crucial for […]
Health Care
Joplin Regional Alliance for Health Seeks Community Input on Health Care Technology & Innovation Ideas
The Joplin Regional Alliance for Health (JRAH) is launching its first Health Care Technology & Innovation Survey for the greater Joplin community. The survey is open from August 15 to September 3, 2025. All adults […]