US Business
These EV ‘Battery Belt’ Towns Are Betting Trump Won’t Ditch Them
Ford, Hyundai and other carmakers are cranking up new EV battery factories, while uncertainty looms over Biden-era subsidies for them.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
ING to Focus on Organic Growth as Rivals Put Deals on the Table
ING is sticking to its plans to grow organically in the markets where it already operates, even as several European rivals turn to mergers and acquisitions to expand.
US Business
Microsoft Plans to Invest $3 Billion on AI, Cloud Infrastructure in India
The company plans to grow the company’s Azure cloud business in India and set up new data centers.
US Business
Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas
Next lifted its fiscal-year outlook after Christmas sales were better than expected but said U.K. growth is likely to slow, as higher employer tax costs begin to filter through into the economy.
US Business
WuXi Biologics to Sell Irish Vaccine Facility to Merck for $500 Million
WuXi Biologics’ move to sell the facility could strengthen the company’s cash flow and margins as it navigates global uncertainties.
Government
Sewer Rate Adjustment Begins for City of Joplin Residents with April 2025 Billing Cycle
Starting with their April 2025 wastewater bills, residents will see changes to their sewer rates. Following the recent rate study analysis of sewer operations, the Joplin City Council passed this change in December 2024. The […]
Events
JATSO Policy Board Public Meeting Set for January 16
There will be a public meeting of the Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) Policy Board at 1:30 pm on Thursday, January 16,in the Joplin City Hall’s Fifth Floor Floor Study, 602 South Main Street, Joplin, Missouri. […]
Education
Wildcat Glades Nature Group Releases February 2025 Program List
(Joplin, MO) – This month, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group, along with other partners, will host a Preschool Connections program and a Nature Explorers event. They will also continue work on their Habitat Restoration project along with […]
Nonprofit
Lafayette House Celebrates Successful Chiller Installation
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is pleased to announce the successful securing of funds for a crucial 40-ton air-cooled packaged scroll chiller, made possible through generous donations from the W.R. Corley Trust, Ruth I. Kolpin […]
Education
University of Missouri Extension to Host Youth Mental Health First Aid Session on January 30
In response to stress in rural communities, the University of Missouri Extension is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid Training on Thursday, January 20 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. This online training will teach […]