US Business
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to Step Down in Wake of 737 MAX Struggles
Calhoun is set to leave his post at the end of the year. Boeing said its chairman won’t stand for re-election.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Education
Kansas City University Medical Students Celebrate Match Day 2024; Many Earn Residency Placements in Critical Specialties
Fourth-year medical students attending Kansas City University (KCU) College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) gathered on the Kansas City and Joplin campuses as well as remotely to celebrate their achievements during the residency match process. During […]
US Business
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski Condemn Hiring of Ronna McDaniel
The “Morning Joe” hosts are the latest at NBC to object to the addition of the former RNC chairwoman.
US Business
Masimo May Look at Joint Venture for Consumer Split, CEO Says
The medical-device maker has been approached by a potential joint venture partner, CEO Joe Kiani said.
Health Care
Freeman Auxiliary to Present Annual Donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States’ Executives on March 27
(Joplin, MO) – Members of Freeman Auxiliary — the fundraising and project-driven arm of Freeman Health System — will present a $10,000 check to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States officials on Wednesday, […]
US Business
Lufthansa’s Stake Acquisition in ITA Airways Could Stifle Competition, EU Says
The EU said Deutsche Lufthansa’s acquisition of a minority stake in ITA Airways could hinder competition for certain routes in and out of Italy.
US Business
Fisker Says Deal Talks End, Adding Pressure to EV Maker
The negotiations were critical to giving the California company a lifeline to stave off bankruptcy. Shares traded below a dime.
Events
Joplin Health Department to Host First Impact Driving Class for Teens on April 2
Did you know that car crashes are the number-one killer of teens aged 15 to 19? This age group has the highest crash rate of any age group on the road and teens are three […]
Entertainment
Downtown Joplin Alliance Opens Applications for Tenth Annual Joplin Arts Fest
(Joplin, MO) – The Downtown Joplin Alliance is pleased to announce a call to artists for the tenth annual Joplin Arts Fest. This juried fine arts festival will be held on Friday, September 20 from […]
US Business
Nissan Motor Plans to Sell More Than a Dozen New EV Models by 2026
The Japanese carmaker plans to start selling more than a dozen new electric-vehicle models, aiming to boost total car sales by one million units within three years.