US Business
Berkshire Picks Gen Re Chairman as Insurance Star Ajit Jain’s Successor
Charlie Shamieh, an insurance-industry veteran, is slated to succeed Jain whenever he is ready to retire.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Palantir Beats Forecasts With $1.63 Billion Quarter as Sales Accelerate
On a call with analysts, the data company seeks to play down concerns about AI competition that have weighed on the stock.
Community
Joplin Public Library Releases 2026 Joplin Reads Together Results
The Joplin Public Library (JPL) would like to thank the community for the success of another Joplin Reads Together program! This year’s selection was The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Published in 2025, The Correspondent is Evans’ […]
Nonprofit
Community Support Services of Missouri to Host Rhythm & Brews on June 13 in Downtown Joplin
(Joplin, MO) — Community Support Services of Missouri (CSS) is bringing high-energy hits and coastal flavors to downtown Joplin for Rhythm & Brews 2026. Taking place Saturday, June 13, at 6:00 pm at the Harry […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Recognizes Nurses During Special Signing Day Ceremony
(Joplin, Mo) – Smiling, sharing hugs, and waving to a max-capacity audience, a graduating class of 53 graduate nurses (GNs) and graduate practical nurses (GPNs) were honored during a unique Freeman Health System ceremony held […]
Government
City of Joplin Announces the Intersection of W. 20th Street & S. Crestview Drive is Closed for Construction
(Joplin, Mo) – Starting Friday, May 1, Crestview Drive at 20th Street will be closed to all north and southbound traffic, cutting off access to 20th Street at this location, to allow for the reconstruction of […]
Events
First Thursday Art Walk – May 7, 2026
Joplin Arts District and Urban Art Gallery invites you downtown May 7 for a FREE magical evening of art and music! Artwalk is March through October, 5:30 -8:30pm! Reference: Linda Teeter 417.438.5931
US Business
Anthropic Nears $1.5 Billion Joint Venture With Wall Street Firms
Anthropic, Blackstone and Hellman & Friedman each expected to invest around $300 million; Goldman Sachs also an investor.
US Business
GameStop Offers to Buy eBay for $56 Billion
CEO Ryan Cohen said GameStop has built a roughly 5% stake in eBay and was offering $125 a share in cash and stock.
US Business
Entrepreneurs Flocked to Colorado. Now Red Tape Is Driving Some Away.
A proposed AI bill has many wondering whether the state’s regulations are killing its entrepreneurial spirit. “If you can’t move, you’re dead.”