TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 23 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following statement on Aug. 22, 2024: * * * Speaking on behalf of the Kansas Court of Appeals, Chief Judge Karen Arnold-Burger issued the following statement on the August 21 passing of retired Judge Gary Rulon. "My colleagues on the Kansas Court of Appeals and I were saddened to learn of Judge Gary Rulon's passing. Judge Rulon was a thoughtful, fair, and wise judge who served the residents of this state honorably for 30 years. more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 23 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The University of Kansas Department of History has announced Erik Scott as the inaugural John P. Black Professor of History. A KU faculty member since 2012, Scott is a leading scholar of modern Russia, the Soviet Union and the global Cold War whose expertise has led to appearances on MSNBC, NPR and C-SPAN. He serves as the editor of "The Russian Review" and is the author of "Familiar Strangers: The Georgian Diaspo more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 24 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: K-12 students and their guardians are invited to Kansas State University Salina's eighth annual Girls in Aviation Day, a free event designed for girls to explore and experience the world of aviation on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event, hosted by the student group Women in Aviation, is an opportunity for the girls to connect with other youth and professionals who are excited about aviation. Attendees will expl more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 24 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on Aug. 23, 2024: * * * 25-TRAM-5014-TRA Docket Type: TRA - Transportation Order Docket Description: Transportation Orders Date Filed: 08/23/2024 * * * 25-CONS-3073-CEXC Docket Type: CEXC - Exception To Rules And Regulations Docket Description: Application for Samuel Gary Jr. & Associates, Inc. Date Filed: 08/23/2024 * * * 25-EKCE-138-COM Docket Type: COM - Complaint Docket Description: For more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 24 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following presiding officer order setting evidentiary hearing (No. 24-CONS-3235-CPEN) on Aug. 23, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of Garo Investment Company (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3111 at the Hrabe D #1, Hrabe D #2, Westhusin # 1, and Westhusin #6 wells in Rooks County, Kansas. PRESIDING OFFICER ORDER SETTING EVIDENTIARY HEARING The evidentiary hearing in this matter shall occur on Friday, November more PR

SALINA, Kansas, Aug. 24 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Turning Page from Recent Construction * * * The past eighteen months have been some of the busiest in Kansas Wesleyan's 138-year history, filled with renovations and the construction of new spaces. Much of that nearly $10 million in construction is nearing completion, bringing with it the promise of new facilities, new gathering places and new opportunities for students. "It's a great time to be a more PR

STERLING, Kansas, Aug. 23 -- Sterling College issued the following news release: Sterling College welcomed nine new faculty members to campus for the 2024-25 academic year. Classes begin on Wednesday, August 21. "We are proud to welcome these full-time faculty and clinical instructors to the Sterling College family, and we are looking forward to how these individuals will engage and interact with the students we are here to serve," said Dr. Ken Brown, vice president for academic affairs and de more PR