LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Capitol Federal Foundation names KU Business banking certificate program * LAWRENCE A gift from the Capitol Federal Foundation of Topeka will name the University of Kansas School of Business' newly launched certificate program to the True Blue Certificate in Banking. The gift, also supported by KU Business alumnus John B. Dicus, who is chairman, president and CEO of Capitol Federal, will establish endowe more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 19 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * Crescendo Gala Chairs Give Back to UMKC Co-chairs for annual UMKC Conservatory fundraising performance give back through time and talents * The UMKC Conservatory hosts its annual Crescendo gala each fall to celebrate their community and raise funds for student scholarships, facilities and more. The gala is hosted each year under the leadership of several chairs and honorary chair more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Urges Trump Administration to Provide Targeted Relief, Restore Trade Stability for Kansas Farmers * Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) called on President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to take immediate action to support Kansas farmers and ranchers facing mounting economic pressures from the administration's ongoing trade war. In a letter sent last week, Davids urg more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Reacts to Proposed WOTUS Rule * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. "For too long, overzealous bureaucrats in Washington have tried to micromanage the ponds and puddles in Kansas without regard for the conservation work of the men and women who care for the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Votes for Transparency, Protecting Victims in Epstein Files * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after voting in favor of providing greater transparency into the Epstein files while urging the Department of Justice to exercise extreme sensitivity regarding victims. "Americans rightfully have a lot of questions surrounding the despicable Jeffrey Epstein, which  more PR

OLATHE, Kansas, Nov. 19 -- Garmin, a global positioning system technology developer for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor and sport activities and utilities, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Garmin announces feature updates for select smartwatches and cycling computers Garmin Connect+ adds 3D maps to help users better understand the terrain they are covering * Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced new software and feature updates for select smartwatches, including more PR

HAYS, Kansas, Nov. 19 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * Heart of a Tiger: the unsung heroes of the FHSU Financial Aid Office By Tisa Mason In the heart of our university lies a team that enables students to dream bigger, expect more, and achieve their educational aspirations: the Financial Aid Office. As the facilitators of access and affordability, these dedicated professionals navigate a complex landscape of federal regulations and ever-evolving technology. The more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU debaters win prestigious Wake Forest tournament * LAWRENCE The University of Kanas debate team of Rose Larson, Milwaukee, and Luna Schultz, Houston, won the 69 th Franklin R. Shirley Classic Debate Tournament hosted by Wake Forest University, which took place Nov. 15-17. The KU duo defeated a team from Emory University in the championship debate. The Wake Forest tournament is a major national tourname more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU filmmaker's new series captures stories, traditions of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska * LAWRENCE A University of Kansas filmmaker and scholar has released a new YouTube series capturing stories and traditions of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. Rebekka Schlichting, assistant professor of the practice at the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications, released the serie more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 18 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * NAIA Announces Partnership with TicketReturn The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership with TicketReturn as the Official Ticket Provider of the NAIA. Through this partnership, streamlined ticketing processes for NAIA games, championships, and campus events will create a better fan experience, while also making event manag more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * New publication examines ancient Greek debate: What attracts us when we fall in love? * LAWRENCE Nearly 2,500 years after it was first written, people are still discussing the meaning and resonance of the after-dinner speeches given in Plato's "Symposium." The dialogue takes place at an Athenian banquet in the year 416 B.C. where the seven main characters all present a speech in praise of "eros," which i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Newsweek: "Democrats Let Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Lead--Now They're Winning" * Newsweek: "Democrats Let Kansas Governor Laura Kelly LeadNow They're Winning" New reporting from Newsweek highlights how DGA Chair Governor Laura Kelly has played a critical role "as a leader of the Democrats' national effort to counter Trump and elect governors" and paved the way for the historic 2025 victories of Mi more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Researchers at KU launch new Kansas Flood Mapping Dashboard * LAWRENCE For Jude Kastens, who grew up on a farm in northwest Kansas, rainfall always was serious business. Although flooding wasn't as big a problem in his hometown as in central and eastern Kansas, it was "always memorable" when heavy rain caused local streams to swell from their banks into surrounding river valleys. "Being a farm kid in rur more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Applauds Trump Admin for Returning Education to the States * On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), released the following statement praising the Trump Administration's most recent effort to eliminate unnecessary federal education bureaucracy and return education funds where they are most beneficial - the states.  "I applaud Secretary McMahon for her efforts to more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Sounds Alarm on Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger * Washington - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) raising serious antitrust concerns over reports that Netflix is considering acquiring all or part of Warner Bros. Discovery. Senator Marshall warned that such a deal would create o more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Warnock Introduce Resolution Celebrating First-Generation College Students * Washington - Last week, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), and Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day." November 8 is the anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 196 more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Simpson: Credit unions facilitate economic freedom every day * Kicking off the Small Credit Union Conference Monday in Kansas City, America's Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson said, "it's good for the soul when the credit union family gets together." The sold-out conference addresses the needs of credit unions with under $250 million in assets. The 140 attendees came togethe more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Nov. 18 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Textron Aviation named Goodwill Industries of Kansas Industry Partner of the Year * Textron Aviation has been named the Industry Partner of the Year by Goodwill Industries of Kansas. In addition, Textron Aviation employee Briana Vanegmond was honored as Scholar of the Year, recognizing her inspiring journey through Goodwill's Re-Entry Services program to he more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW), Kansas City, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) supporting a proposed rule intended to enhance the assessment of pain for veterans with painful scars. This proposed rule, identified as 38 CFR Part 4 RIN 2900-AS37, aims to introduce clearer guidelines specifying that objective evidence of pain must be confirmed during evaluations for disability ratings under the rele more ST

WICHITA, Kansas, Nov. 19 -- Wichita State University issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * New Scholars Walk honors faculty excellence A new Scholars Walk on the Wichita State University campus honors the achievements of faculty and their roles as scholars, mentors and innovators. Installed this month, the Scholars Walk is a series of banners along the northeast walkway from the Plaza of Heroines to Heskett Center highlighting faculty from each of WSU's academic colleges more PR