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.
Articles by Erin Slifka
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 […]
US Business
Getty Images, Shutterstock to Combine in $3.7 Billion Deal
Getty shareholders will own about 54.7% of the combined company, which will retain the Getty name. Shares of both companies surged on the news.
US Business
Shein’s Lack of Answers on China Forced-Labor Concerns Angers U.K. Lawmakers
The bargain clothing site, which is seeking a London stock listing, declined to shed light on whether its clothing contains cotton from Xinjiang.
Events
Post Art Library Presents First Exhibit of 2025, ‘Miniature Paintings’ by Jesse McCormick
Post Art Library is excited to present their first exhibit of the new year; Miniature Paintings by Jesse McCormick! Opening on Thursday, January 9 and closing Thursday, February 20 in The Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation […]
US Business
Dassault Aviation Logs Higher Deliveries of Rafale Fighter Jets
Dassault Aviation delivered more Rafale fighter jets to customers last year than in 2023 as geopolitical tensions remain elevated..