US Business
Nelson Peltz to Nominate Himself, Former CFO to Disney’s Board
The move is the latest twist in a high-profile proxy battle between Peltz’s Trian Fund Management and the entertainment giant.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Transportation
CFI Associates Raise Over $21,000 to Support Local Charities in the 30th Annual Truckloads of Treasures Holiday Giving Campaign
(Joplin, MO) – For the 30th consecutive year, associates of CFI, a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, have come together to raise funds to support the critical needs of local charities […]
Health Care
Freeman Neosho Group Celebrates Brand New Neosho Office Expansion
(Neosho, MO) – A brand new 4,266-square-foot addition to Freeman Health System’s Neosho Physician Group building, located across from Freeman Neosho Hospital, has been completed in less than five months’ time. The $1.2 million expansion […]
Events
Swearing In Ceremony for Police Chief Richard Pearson Set for December 18
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin’s new Police Chief Richard Pearson will start his service with the Joplin Police Department on Monday, December 18. His day will begin with an Official Swearing-In Ceremony as the Chief, which […]
US Business
Why Opioid Victims Aren’t Getting Billions of Dollars They Were Promised
Drugmakers and distributors pledged tens of billions of dollars to settle lawsuits accusing them of helping fuel the country’s opioid crisis. But much of the money may never be paid.
US Business
NBA’s First ‘In-Season Tournament’ Title Game Was a Hit, Drawing 4.6 Million Viewers
The experiment was meant to boost fan engagement and set up media-rights deals.
US Business
Netflix Releases Full Viewership Data for First Time
Netflix released its first engagement report, revealing the viewership of its top programming through the first six months of the year.
US Business
Tesla Recalls Millions of Vehicles Amid Probe of Autopilot Crashes
U.S. auto-safety regulators are looking into crashes involving the driver-assistance technology.
Events
Retirement Reception to Honor Ronald McDonald House’s Annette Thurston on December 20
(Joplin, MO) – On Wednesday, December 20, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, members of the surrounding area chambers are invited to attend a retirement reception honoring Annette Thurston, founding Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House […]
Education
Access Family Care Announces Kansas City University’s John Paulson, DO, as Interim Chief Medical Officer
(Joplin, MO) – Access Family Care has announced John Paulson, DO, PhD, as interim chief medical officer. In this role, Paulson serves as Access Family Care’s lead expert on medical and public health topics, guiding […]