US Business
AT&T, Verizon Raise Prices and Test Consumer Budgets
The wireless companies are boosting monthly fees and increasing the cost of mostly older cellphone plans.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Spirit Airlines Sticks With Frontier Deal After Sweetened Offer
Frontier puts up extra $2 per share to fend off competing bid from JetBlue; Spirit shareholders set to vote on Frontier deal June 30.
US Business
What It Takes to Buy Your First Home Now
Interest rates are rising, supply is thin and bidding wars remain widespread. “It’s just so ridiculous and disheartening.”
US Business
After Roe v. Wade Ruling, Employers Weigh In on Abortion and Benefits—Cautiously
Businesses with health plans covering abortion now are weighing whether and how to pay for employees to travel to a state where the procedure is legal.
US Business
Appeals Court Delays FDA’s Ban on Juul E-Cigarettes
Vaping company sought relief from FDA ban and has consulted with restructuring lawyers on possible bankruptcy filing.
Government
Joplin Fire Department Reminds Citizens of Fireworks Guidelines and Safety Tips
(Joplin, MO) – As Independence Day approaches, citizens need to keep safety in mind as they handle fireworks to avoid any problems. To provide a safer environment for families, neighbors, and visitors to our community, […]
Events
Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host Carthage First-Ever Pop-Up Water Park
(Carthage, MO) – The Alliance of Southwest Missouri and the Carthage Caring Communities Coalition are bringing SudStock (formerly MudStock) to Carthage on Saturday, June 25 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. SudStock is a free event […]
Health Care
Mercy to Host MASH Camp and Offer Glimpse Into Health Care Careers
(Joplin, MO) – In conjunction with the Southwest Missouri Area Health Education Center, Mercy Hospital Joplin will host the 2022 MASH Camp kids’ science and health exploration day from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, […]
US Business
EY Grapples With Partner Pay, Bear Market in Breakup
The Big Four accounting firm has made changes to its earlier plan to split the company, including agreeing to offer payout to partners who retire this year or next.
US Business
Merck Pushes Forward With Potential Deal for Seagen
The talks have picked up pace and the two companies are scheduled to meet this week.