US Business
Justice Department Nears Filing Antitrust Case Against Egg Producers
The civil lawsuit would target major producers, including Cal-Maine Foods and Versova, which hiked egg prices in 2024 and 2025.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
Pastries with Penny: The Value of Employee Benefits for Small Businesses
(Joplin, MO) — Impact Benefits LLC invites local business owners and professionals to attend Pastries with Penny on April 28 at 9:00 am at the Joplin Chamber of Commerce. This month’s discussion will explore the […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Student Research Symposium on April 22
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host its annual Student Research Symposium on April 22, showcasing innovative student research and creative scholarship from across academic disciplines. The public event will take place in person and […]
US Business
A Factory That Runs on Recycled EV Batteries
Plus, Dairy Queen’s chatbot, the NYSE embraces crypto and the Bezos vs. Musk space race.
Manufacturing
Ozarks Coca‑Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company Launches One‑of‑a‑Kind Route 66 Centennial Celebration
(Springfield, MO) – Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company is launching limited-time Dr Pepper Route 66 packaging and a consumer experience to mark the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration in Springfield, Missouri, from April 30 […]
Government
Joplin Regional Commission on Homelessness Hires New Director
The Regional Commission on Homelessness is pleased to announce the hiring of Layne Bourgeous as the new Director of Homelessness Response for the Joplin region. The City of Joplin, the Regional Commission, and the Homeless […]
US Business
Alstom Shares Plunge on Profit Warning
Shares in the trainmaker dropped 26% after it said some large projects progressed more slowly than anticipated weighing on near-term margins and cash.
US Business
FAA Curbs Airlines’ Flight Plans at O’Hare
United and American had both planned flight increases, competing for passengers at the Midwestern hub.
US Business
Netflix Chair Reed Hastings to Leave Board in June
The co-founder won’t stand for re-election to the board, Netflix said in its first earnings report since pulling out of the Warner Discovery bid. Shares dropped more than 9% after hours.
Government
Joplin Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire at Two Adjacent Buildings
(Joplin, MO) – At 12:40 am, April 14, 2026, the Joplin 911 center received a call regarding a structure fire located at 205 W. 21st Street. Joplin Fire Department arrived on scene to find smoke and flames […]