US Business
Inside China’s Race to Overtake European Supercars
Watch as an aristocratic English estate becomes the battleground where Chinese automaker BYD takes on the world’s most prestigious car brands.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Entertainment
Claire’s Playhouse to Host Joplin Back-to-School Bash on August 8
Claire’s Playhouse invites families in the Joplin community to join them on Saturday, August 8 for their Back-to-School Bash from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm! Kiddos are invited to come dance, play, and have fun […]
US Business
Warren Buffett and Bill Gates Are Still Giving Away Their Fortunes. Just Not Together.
Buffett didn’t donate this year to the Gates Foundation and called his longtime friend’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein “distasteful.”
Community
Joplin High School JAG Program Celebrates Outstanding Success & Leadership
(Joplin, MO) – The Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program at the Roi S. Wood campus of Joplin High School has earned a perfect 4.0 grade, scoring all ‘Excellent’ designations on the 2026 Mid-Term Compliance […]
US Business
Hollywood Writers Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Deal
Move by Writers Guild of America comes a day after 12 Democratic-led states sued to stop the merger on antitrust grounds.
US Business
AI Data-Center Construction Is Booming—but Not Much Else Is
Spending on new factories, warehouses and other industrial sites has been damped by rising costs.
US Business
EV Maker Lucid Hires Firm to Advise on Turnaround
The California-based startup has struggled with sales, quality issues and turnover.
Government
Joplin Police Department Accepting Applications for Citizens Police Academy
Citizens interested in learning more about what it takes to serve as a police officer have an opportunity to learn firsthand through the Joplin Police Department’s upcoming 2026 Citizens Police Academy. The 14-week program, which has been offered by the City […]
US Business
Ford Executive Chairman on Chinese Cars: U.S. ‘Can’t Expect to Keep Them Out Forever’
China’s automakers have rapidly displaced competitors elsewhere in the world.
Community
Patty Crane, Joplin Public Library Reference Librarian, Retires
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Public Library announces that Patty Crane, longtime Reference Librarian, is retiring August 1, 2026. For nearly 30 years, Patty has served the Joplin community with dedication, knowledge and kindness. She has […]