US Business
McDonald’s Says Its Value Campaign Is Paying Off
Customer traffic and sales improved at the burger giant after push on affordability.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
Representative Eric Burlison to Host IRS and SBA Assistance Week Throughout Missouri’s 7th District
(Washington, D.C.) – The office of Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) will host an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Small Business Administration (SBA) Assistance Week from February 23 through February 27, with in-person sessions held daily […]
US Business
LA28 Olympics Organizers Say Wasserman Will Remain Chair After Epstein Release
The group’s board said it had conducted a review with outside counsel and determined that Casey Wasserman should continue to lead the group.
Events
STEPS Summer Program Returns to The Independent Living Center, Expanding Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities
The Independent Living Center in Joplin is excited to announce the return of its STEPS Summer Transitional Program for Summer 2026. Designed for youth with disabilities ages 14–21, STEPS provides a supportive environment where participants […]
US Business
Where the Battle for Warner Bros. Stands Now
The situation intensified this week as Paramount CEO David Ellison—and a vocal investor—made new moves to thwart rival Netflix’s planned takeover.
US Business
Here’s What We Learned About the Power Grid During the Cold Snap
Crypto powered down, data centers remained online, and ice created a power-line fiasco.
Community
Joplin Carnegie Library Celebrates One Year of New Ownership with Ribbon Cutting on February 13
(Joplin, MO) – A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, February 13, at 11:00 am at The Joplin Carnegie Library, located in downtown Joplin at 830 S. Wall Avenue. Constructed in 1902, this building served […]
Education
Joplin Schools Names New Head Volleyball Coach at Joplin High School
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Delice Downing as the next head volleyball coach at Joplin High School for 2026-27, where she will also hold a teaching position. Downing […]
US Business
Big Tech Companies Prepare to Skirt Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee
Some giant firms are discussing ways to avoid paying. Smaller ones have fewer options.
US Business
Hands-Free Driving Systems Confuse Drivers, but Carmakers Push for More
The NHTSA is investigating Ford’s product after deadly crashes. The company’s research during development showed the technology can be misunderstood.