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City of Joplin to Close Portion of 4th Street, East of Main Street for Utility Work Beginning December 3

December 2, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Starting Wednesday morning, December 3, East 4th Street will be closed at the alley between Main Street and Virginia Avenue. This is scheduled as a two-day closure. The City of Joplin asks drivers to use […]

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The New, In-Demand Job Skill: Being a TikTok Influencer for Your Company

December 2, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The New, In-Demand Job Skill: Being a TikTok Influencer for Your Company
Employers used to hate it. Now Starbucks, Delta and others are recruiting staffers to create social-media content about life at work.

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Nonprofit

Joplin Family YMCA Launches Capital Campaign to Build a Stronger Future for Our Community

December 2, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Family YMCA is proud to announce the launch of its Capital Campaign, a transformative project designed to strengthen the Y’s capacity to serve the growing needs of the Joplin community. […]

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Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Leadership Joplin Class of 2026

December 2, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome 34 area professionals to this year’s leadership program! They will kick off the program with a welcome mixer on Thursday, January 15.  Introducing the Leadership Joplin Class of 2026:  Ali Bass   […]

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Connect2Culture’s December Performances Includes ‘A Celtic Christmas’ and ‘An Evening in Kringle City’

December 2, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture’s (C2C) December events bring an exciting lineup of holiday performances at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 W. 7th Street). Get into the spirit of the season and learn more about […]

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OpenAI Completed Its Conversion. A New Ballot Initiative Seeks to Reverse It.

December 1, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on OpenAI Completed Its Conversion. A New Ballot Initiative Seeks to Reverse It.
The coalition backing the effort has appealed to Elon Musk for help funding the measure.

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Disney’s Succession Race Enters Final Stage as Iger’s Reign Draws to End

December 1, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney’s Succession Race Enters Final Stage as Iger’s Reign Draws to End
The company is widely expected to promote from within, with parks chief Josh D’Amaro and television head Dana Walden considered leading contenders.

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Samsung’s Next Salvo Against Apple: A Triple-Folding Smartphone

December 1, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Samsung’s Next Salvo Against Apple: A Triple-Folding Smartphone
In a first for the U.S. market, Galaxy Z TriFold folds inward twice like a pamphlet.

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Energy Department Renames Renewable Energy Lab to Reflect Trump’s Fossil Fuel Focus

December 1, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Energy Department Renames Renewable Energy Lab to Reflect Trump’s Fossil Fuel Focus
The Trump administration has sought to stall a clean-energy boom.

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Europe’s Green Energy Rush Slashed Emissions—and Crippled the Economy

December 1, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Europe’s Green Energy Rush Slashed Emissions—and Crippled the Economy
The aggressive push to cut fossil fuels brought an unwelcome twist: dramatically higher electricity costs that are hobbling industry.

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