US Business
Travelers Upbeat on Momentum Despite Fires as Fourth-Quarter Profit Surges
The property-and-casualty insurer said the strong results and outlook would allow it to support customers affected by the wildfires that devastated L.A.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Education
Joplin Schools Announces Building Renovations for Three Elementary Schools
The Joplin Schools Board of Education has approved the recommendations of the district’s Long Range Facility Planning Committee for a first phase of projects geared toward addressing educational suitability, intensive programs, and early childhood expansion. […]
US Business
Five Things to Know About Trump’s Energy Orders
The new president signed broad executive orders seeking to prop oil and gas development, but his fiat will be tested.
US Business
Prince Harry Settles Yearslong Privacy Invasion Case Against Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids
News Group Newspapers issued an apology to the Duke of Sussex for intruding into his life and that of his mother, the late Princess Diana.
US Business
Top Companies for Customer Satisfaction
Iron Mountain leads this category in the Management Top 250, followed by Intel and Ball
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Leadership Joplin Class of 2025
(Joplin, MO) — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and EaglePicher Technologies are excited to welcome 31 area professionals to this year’s leadership program! They will kick off the program with a welcome mixer on […]
US Business
Netflix Raises Prices Across Plans, Reports Record Jump in New Subscribers
The lowest-price, ad-supported option for the streaming service will cost $7.99 a month, an increase of $1.
US Business
Masimo Taps Katie Szyman as Permanent CEO
Szyman currently serves as the worldwide president of Advanced Patient Monitoring at Becton Dickinson and Co.
Government
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on the 2025 Public Participation Plan Update
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a 45-day public comment period for the update of the Public Participation Plan (PPP). JATSO updates its PPP periodically, as needed. Updating the PPP helps ensure […]
US Business
D.R. Horton Clears Wall Street’s Estimates Despite Fewer Closings
The Arlington, Texas, company reported net income of $844.9 million for the three months ended Dec. 31, down from $947.4 million a year earlier.