US Business
Railroad Operator Union Pacific Exploring Deal for Norfolk Southern
The two companies are holding preliminary deal talks.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Health Care
Freeman Health System Receives American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025, one of only 323 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide to […]
Events
City of Joplin Facilities Available for Cooling Centers
As we approach a very warm week with the heat index increasing to dangerously high levels, City of Joplin officials remind citizens to check on family members, neighbors, friends, and pets to ensure their environment […]
US Business
McKinsey Changes How It Elects Its Leaders to Avoid Succession Dramas
The elite consulting firm plans to lengthen leadership terms after its past two votes exposed internal tensions.
US Business
Blank-Check Company Strikes Cryptocurrency Deal
The Ether Machine plans to manage over $1.5 billion of the second-largest cryptocurrency.
Events
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks: Joplin First Responders Compete to Save Lives at July 25 Blood Drive
(Joplin, MO) – Heroes from across Joplin are coming together for a cause that saves lives. Local first responders are teaming up with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) for the fourth annual Joplin […]
US Business
Verizon’s Postpaid Phone Losses Continue, Full-Year Forecast Improves
The wireless carrier faces stiff competition from rivals’ promotions.
US Business
Subway Names Former Burger King Executive as Next CEO
Jonathan Fitzpatrick takes over as Roark Capital charts a growth path for the sandwich giant.
Entertainment
Celebrate the Season Early at Nexus, an OCH Event Center’s ‘Christmas in July’ Open House
(Webb City, MO) – Ozarks Community Hospital invites the community to get into the holiday spirit a little early at their Christmas in July Open House, hosted at Nexus, an OCH Event Center in downtown […]
US Business
Alaska Airlines Lifts Ground Stop Caused by Software Outage
The airline resumed operations after grounding its entire fleet for several hours.