US Business
A Private Phone. Secret Recordings. Inside One CEO’s Relationship With a TV Anchor.
Under Armour’s Kevin Plank shared nonpublic financial details with Stephanie Ruhle, and she gave advice on how to address negative publicity.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
3M Just Agreed to a $6 Billion Settlement. More Lawsuits Await.
Manufacturer faces lawsuits over forever chemicals filed by personal injury lawyers, state attorneys general.
US Business
Mark Thompson Helped Revive the New York Times. CNN Is His Next Test.
The new CEO to take over the cable news network ahead of the key 2024 presidential election cycle.
Events
City of Joplin to Hold Annual Auction on Saturday, September 16
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will hold its annual auction on Saturday, September 16, 2023, beginning at 9:00 am. The auction will be held in the Street Maintenance Barn, which is located northwest […]
Education
Crowder College’s Paramedic Instructor Honored for Service
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College is proud to announce Paramedic Instructor & Allied Health Division Chair Ike Isenhower was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 30 consecutive years of […]
Events
Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri to Celebrate 20th Birthday with Lawn Party on Sunday, September 10
(Joplin, MO) – Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri will host a birthday lawn party with sweet treats, music, and games to celebrate 20 years of a “home for children and help for families” on Sunday, […]
US Business
American Airlines Fined $4.1 Million for Keeping Fliers on Planes Too Long
The U.S. penalty is the largest ever for tarmac delays, which the airline attributed to “exceptional weather events.”
Economic Development
General Mills to Expand in Joplin, Investing $48 Million and Creating 47 Jobs
(Joplin, MO) – General Mills, a leading global food manufacturer, announced on August 29 that it will expand in Joplin, investing $48 million and creating 47 new jobs at its frozen dough plant location. The company’s […]
Events
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri Sets Date to Officially Close on New Building
(Joplin, MO) – The Alliance of Southwest Missouri is set to close on its new space located at 1901 S. Pearl Avenue in Joplin at 10:30 am on Wednesday, August 30. The public is invited […]
Education
Joplin Sports Authority and Ozark Christian College Selected to Host NCCAA DII Volleyball National Championship
(Greenville, SC) – The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) recently announced an agreement with Ozark Christian College (OCC) and the Joplin Sports Authority (JSA) to host the Division II Women’s Volleyball National Championship for […]