US Business
What Is the One Trait That Makes for a Great Manager? You Might Be Surprised
A 10-year study of a large multinational firm found that the best bosses steer their employees into just the right roles.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Education
Joplin Schools Foundation Announces 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Schools Foundation will welcome the 2025 class of inductees into the Joplin Schools Alumni Hall of Fame during a private ceremony on Thursday, October 16. The Foundation’s Hall of Fame […]
US Business
Americans Are Falling Behind on Their Car Payments
Delinquency rates on subprime auto loans are at records.
US Business
Can These Self-Flying Planes Transform the Skies?
Reliable Robotics is among startups hoping to revolutionize air travel by doing away with the need for human pilots on cargo, military and even passenger aircraft.
US Business
Tesla Self-Driving Technology Breaks Traffic Laws. Can the Feds Stop It?
Safety investigations and the bully pulpit could complicate the automaker’s development of automated driving systems, but only if regulators want to.
Health Care
Freeman Health System Concludes Feasibility Study for Southeast Kansas Hospital
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has concluded a comprehensive feasibility study regarding the potential development of a hospital in southeast Kansas. After two years of due diligence, the study revealed significant challenges that prevent […]
Nonprofit
Loving Grace to Join God’s Resort, Inc.
After prayerful consideration, the Board of Directors of Loving Grace has determined that coming under the umbrella of God’s Resort, Inc., a Christ-centered transitional housing ministry serving individuals and families in Joplin, is the best […]
US Business
Delta Predicts Premium Seat Sales to Overtake Economy as Soon as 2026
Shares of the largest U.S. airline by market capitalization traded 4% higher by midday Thursday after it unveiled quarterly earnings.
US Business
America’s Manufacturing Resurgence Will Be Powered by These Robots
China has more industrial robots than the rest of the world combined, but newer, more flexible robots are keeping smaller U.S. manufacturers in the fight.
Nonprofit
Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri Announces Ashlea Belcher as Executive Director
(Joplin, MO) – The Board of Directors for Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri are happy to announce the hiring of Ashlea Belcher as Executive Director. Ashlea will begin her duties as director on October 13, […]