US Business
FTC Abandons Challenge to Meta’s Acquisition of Virtual-Reality Startup
The move came less than a month after a federal judge denied the FTC’s request for a court order halting Meta’s purchase of Within Unlimited.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Warner Bros. Discovery Looks to Get Out of Regional Sports TV
Company tells teams whose games are carried by three of its regional networks that it wants to stop operating the channels.
US Business
Boeing-Lockheed Rocket Company to Launch New Vehicle in May
After years of delays, United Launch Alliance is looking to blast off its Vulcan Centaur vehicle for the first time later in the spring.
Government
Joplin Parks and Recreation Department Wins at State Conference
(Joplin, MO) – Congratulations to Joplin’s Parks and Recreation Department! During the recent Missouri Parks and Recreation Association annual conference, Joplin Parks staff were recognized for their excellence in service with two awards. Jessica Johnson, Recreation Coordinator […]
US Business
Airlines Post Big Profits After Raising Fares
The post-Covid recovery has taken hold as travelers take advantage of reopened borders, while carriers benefit from cost-cutting efforts.
Events
Soroptimist International of Joplin Announces Comedy for Camp Event
(Joplin, MO) – Soroptimist International of Joplin is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the annual Comedy for Camp, scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023. The event will take place from […]
Government
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on TIP and UPWP Amendment
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for amendments to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and to the FY 2023 Unified Planning Work Program […]
Education
Crowder College Seeking Donations for Annual Used Book Sale
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Lee Library is seeking donations of used books for its annual book sale, which will be held from April 18–20 in the Wright Conference Center, Room C, inside the Arnold […]
Events
Joplin Empire Market To Hold 2023 Vendor Market
(Joplin, MO) – The 2023 Empire Market Vendor Meeting is scheduled for this Saturday, February 25, at 2:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Joplin Empire Market and will last approximately an hour […]
Retail
Metro Appliances & More Completes Move to New Location
(Joplin, MO) — Metro Appliances & More is pleased to announce that they have completed their move to a new location, boasting a 25,000-square-foot showroom and 60,000-square-foot warehouse. The new location, at 3124 N. Range […]