KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 11 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * AFCA, NAIA Announce 2025 Football All-Americans WACO, Texas -- William Penn (Iowa) running back Destynd Loring and Southeastern (Fla.) defensive lineman Thomas Ibrahim headline the 2025 AFCA NAIA Coaches' All-America Teams announced today by the American Football Coaches Association and the NAIA. The AFCA has selected an All-America team since 1945 and is the o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Estes Publishes Op-Ed on Rural Healthcare * Yesterday, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) published an op-ed in The Washington Times discussing air ambulances and the lifesaving impacts it makes on rural health care. You may scroll below to see excerpts from the op-ed. You may click HERE or on the image above to read the full op-ed. "Living in rural America comes with great benefits - a si more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Dec. 11 -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: [Category: Media] * * * Faust named 2025 H.L. Hall National Yearbook Adviser of the Year * Carrie Faust of Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, Colorado, is the 2025 H.L. Hall National Yearbook Adviser of the Year. With the help of Smoky Hill principal Andre Bala, JEA Vice President and 2024 winner Justin Daigle, MJE, surprised Faust during her Advanced Yearbook class Dec. 11 along with Ann Akers an more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark Inc. and Blue KC announce affiliation agreement * Blue KC selects Highmark to enhance member value and community health, strengthen provider partnerships and drive long-term growth Kansas City, Mo. (December 11, 2025) Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), the leading local not-for-profit health insurer in the Kansas City regio more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Engineering students extend record in AIAA awards * LAWRENCE Two design teams from the University of Kansas are extending the School of Engineering's record in aerospace design, earning awards in prestigious competitions from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). KU teams finished second in the AIAA Graduate/Open Missile Systems Design Competition and in the Graduate Aircraft  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU scientist known for discoveries in precision medicine named to National Academy of Inventors * LAWRENCE For the third year in a row, the National Academy of Inventors has added a University of Kansas faculty member among its fellows. Steven Soper was among the 185 academic inventors named to the 2025 Class of NAI Fellows on Dec. 11. Election as an academy fellow is the highest professional distinction more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Loganbill named Ferguson College of Agriculture orange gown honoree * Media Contact: Sophia Fahleson | Digital Communications Specialist | 405-744-7063 | sophia.fahleson@okstate.edu The Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture has selected Cody Loganbill, an agribusiness major from Lawrence, Kansas, as its fall 2025 orange gown recipient. The orange gown honor recognizes one graduat more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * New 'History of Music in Czech Lands' takes innovative approach * LAWRENCE Martin Nedbal says the new book he helped to write and edit is not only the first English-language survey of music in the Czech Republic but the first to provide a modern analysis of the subject in the polyglot state. Nedbal, a professor in the University of Kansas School of Music, co-wrote and co-edited "A History of Music in the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * PASSED: Sens. Moran, Blumenthal, Banks, King, Warner, Rounds, Legislation to Strengthen VA Acquisitions and Accountability for Veterans Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) - chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affai more PR

HAMBURG, Germany, Dec. 11 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Lufthansa Technik, a provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, issued the following news release: * * * PEGASUS takes the next step: First aircraft lands in Germany * HENSOLDT, Lufthansa Technik Defense and Bombardier Defense have reached another key milestone in the PEGASUS (Persistent German Airborne Surveillance System) program: the first aircraft has successfully arrived in Germany. Following its transatlant more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Celebrates Four Big First High School Championships in Football * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to celebrate four high schools in the Big First who won state championships in football for the 2025 season. Hanover High School, Manhattan High School, Salina Central High School, and Sterling High School  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Promotes U.S. Peace Through Strength * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (link is external) (NDAA). The annual bill provides critical resources for national defense, military readiness, and support for the nation's service members. Rep. Mann released the following statement a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) Announces Support for New Bipartisan Action to Protect Affordable Health Care, Prevent ACA Premium Spikes * As Washington Pushes Partisan Plans, Davids Calls for Passable Bipartisan Compromise Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced her support for the Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act (link is external), a two-party solution to prevent a sharp jump  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Mann, Flood, Davids, and Carter Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Sustainable Aviation, Support Farmers, Grow American Jobs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Mike Flood (NE-01), Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Troy Carter (LA-02) introduced the Securing America's Fuels (SAF) Act (link is external), bipartisan legislation that strengthens the sustainable aviation fuel (S more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Bolster American Global Leadership in Digital Trade * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) in introducing the Digital Trade Promotion Act, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen American global leadership in digital trade. The Digital Trade Pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Pushes to Make the Presidential Fitness Test Law * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), introduced the Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025, legislation to codify President Trump's Executive Order by formally establishing the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition to advise the President and advance national priorities related to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Democrats Walked Away From a One-Year Subsidy Extension & Real Solutions to Fix our Healthcare Crisis * Senator Marshall Delivers Remarks & Asks for Unanimous Consent to Pass The Marshall Plan Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), delivered remarks on the Senate floor outlining his healthcare package, known as "The Marshall Plan." Senator Marsha more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Healthcare is in A Crisis * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss America's Healthcare Crisis Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Rob Schmitt Tonight on Newsmax to discuss the Republicans' healthcare plan and America's healthcare crisis. Click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall's full interview. On the Crapo-C more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Marshall Plan Will Save Families $1,000 a Month * Senator Marshall Joins CNN to Discuss His Healthcare Plan Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Kaitlan Collins on CNN's The Source with Kaitlan Collins to detail his plan to bring down the cost of healthcare that is set to get a vote in the Senate. Click HERE or on the image above  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Momentum Is on Our Side * Senator Marshall Joins CBS News to Discuss His Healthcare Plan Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Takeout with Major Garrett on CBS News to discuss his plan to make healthcare affordable by empowering patients rather than insurance companies. Click HERE or on the image above to listen to Senator Mar more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 12 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release: * * * VFW Applauds Common Sense Improvement to Women Veterans' Health Care The following is a message from VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore * WASHINGTON -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) applauds the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for taking decisive action to improve women veterans' access to essential health services. VA's new policy more PR