US Business
Sanctioned Steelmaker Finds a Buyer for U.S., Canada Plants
Private-equity firm to pay up to $500 million for Evraz North America, whose parent company’s largest shareholder is Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Government
Joplin Fire Department Reminds Citizens of Fireworks Guidelines and Safety Tips
As Independence Day approaches, citizens need to keep safety in mind when handling fireworks to prevent any issues. To provide a safer environment for families, neighbors, and visitors to our community, the City of Joplin […]
Events
Watered Gardens Invites the Community to Celebrate Liberty by Purchasing Fireworks at Forge Center for Virtue & Work
Watered Gardens invites the community to make plans and stop by their fireworks stand beginning Tuesday, July 1 through Friday, July 4 from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm! The funds raised from this stand will […]
Construction
Joplin Trails Coalition Announces Frisco Trail Extension Project with Asbell Construction
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Trails Coalition is pleased to announce that a contract has been awarded to Asbell Construction for the next phase of the Frisco Trail extension. This multi-phase project will expand the […]
US Business
Hawaiian Airlines Faces Cyber Issue, But Flights Still Operating Normally
The Federal Aviation Administration said there has been no impact on safety.
US Business
Longtime Musk Aide and Fixer Omead Afshar Leaves Tesla
The departure of Afshar, who oversaw sales and manufacturing in North America and Europe, comes as Tesla struggles with declining global sales.
Education
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School’s Class of 2025 Earns Over $7 Million in Merit-Based Scholarship Offers
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School wishes to sincerely celebrate their class of 2025, who received more than $7,000,000 in merit-based scholarship offers and had an average ACT score of 28! Below is their full list […]
US Business
Anna Wintour Is Stepping Down as Editor of American Vogue
She will continue to oversee global Vogue operations and other Condé Nast content.
US Business
Trump Administration Asks McKinsey, BCG to Justify Consulting Contracts
The General Services Administration sent a letter to leaders of about a half dozen consulting companies, asking them to justify their work with the federal government and to propose cost savings.
Health Care
Fletcher Subaru Dealership Donates Blankets to Freeman Health System Cancer Patients
(Joplin, MO) – Eighty blue-colored blankets, folded into hearts, were given as warm and fuzzy gifts to Freeman Health System patients undergoing chemotherapy at Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute Wednesday afternoon. The plush blankets will be handed […]