Business

Leggett & Platt, Somnigroup International announce merger

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Somnigroup International Inc. (NYSE: SGI, “Somnigroup”) and Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE: LEG, “Leggett & Platt”) Monday announced that the companies...

CWEP Honored with National Award for Reliable Electric Operations

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage Water & Electric Plant (CWEP) has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing publicly owned utilities, earning...

Arvest Bank’s Million Meals Campaign Returns for 16th Year

CARTHAGE, Mo. – Arvest Bank has officially launched the 16th year of its annual Million Meals campaign, a two-month...

CWEP Invites the Community to Attend Free Customer Academy

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Ever wondered what it takes to keep Carthage powered, connected, and supplied with clean, safe water...

Grandma Farmer’s Vendor of the Month March 2026: Brenda Hoenshell – From The Heart

The March Vendor of the month is Brenda Hoenshell with "From The Heart" Learn more about Brenda and her business...

CWEP Director of Water Services Appointed to Missouri Safe Drinking Water Commission

CARTHAGE, Mo. – Carthage Water & Electric Plant (CWEP) is proud to announce that Jason Choate, Director of Water...

Leggett & Platt Board rejects Somnigroup buyout offer

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Leggett & Platt announced Tuesday that its Board of Directors has entered into a customary non-disclosure...

New Grant from Patterson Family Foundation to Benefit Small Food and Farm Businesses in Kansas, Missouri

EL DORADO SPRINGS, Mo. — Business assistance to Missouri and Kansas farmers serving local and regional markets will grow...