WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Education] -- The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education posted the following news release: * * * AACTE Honors Outstanding Educators and Innovators with 2026 National Awards * (Jan. 22, 2026, Washington, D.C.) - AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of its annual awards recognizing innovative research, exemplary practice, and outstanding leadership in educator preparation. Selec more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Adjusted for cost of living, wages in North Dakota pass those in Minnesota By John Phelan When Gov. Walz announced that he was ending his campaign for reelection, local media began to assess his legacy. The Minnesota Reformer carried an article titled "Gov. Tim Walz's Minnesota in more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Steil Expands Investigation into Noncitizens Registering to Vote Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) expanded his investigation into noncitizens registering to vote. This morning, letters were sent to ten Secretaries of State seeking answers on how each state conducts voter list maintenance  more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 23 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * CPKC investing US$800 million in American manufacturing with Tier 4 locomotives Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) this year is continuing the renewal of its locomotive fleet with the world's two leading locomotive manufactures as part of an ongoing multi-year US$800 million investment in American industry. Having completed the purchase of 100 Wabtec Tier 4 locomotives more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Votes to Pass Bipartisan Funding Agreement, Securing MORE Kansas Projects * Today, Representative Sharice Davids voted to pass a bipartisan funding agreement that includes nine of her project requests aimed at improving road, water, and aviation infrastructure across Kansas' Third District. She applauded the cooperative effort as another critical step toward avoiding another costly governmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * On Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Women Leading Red State Democratic Parties Slam Donald Trump for Banning Abortion 13 states have enacted abortion bans since Roe v. Wade was struck down Reminder: Trump said 'I was able to kill' Roe v. Wade in a Truth Social post in 2023. * Today, State Democratic Party Chairs Jane Kleeb of Nebraska, Nikki Fried of Florida, Lauren Necochea of Id more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Libraries showcase student-curated collections in Watson Library exhibit * LAWRENCE -As part of ongoing efforts to broaden collections, provide unique learning experiences and incorporate student feedback, KU Libraries will unveil two new student-curated collections. The opening reception for "The Nature of Being Human: Ecology, Identity, and the Stories in Between" will take place Feb. 5 in Watson Li more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Kylan Guerra Claims Evergreen Open Title, Takes Home Men's Wrestler of the Week Recognition Eastern Oregon's Kylan Guerra hauled in the NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Week award following his title in the 174-pound weight class at the Evergreen Open this past weekend. The sophomore swiftly navigated his competition at 174 pounds, claiming the Evergree more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Mexican National Sentenced to 25 Years for Meth Trafficking, an Illegal Firearm, and for Illegally Reentering the United States KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Mexican national was sentenced in federal court today for possessing methamphetamine to distribute, illegally possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and illegally reente more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBC Sports Delivers Its Most Watched NFL Divisional Playoff Game on Record as Rams Bears Thriller Averages 45.4 Million Viewers on NBC & Peacock NBC Sports is The Home of Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 * Sunday's Los Angeles Rams-Chicago Bears thriller at a frigid Soldier Field delivered NBC Sports' most-watched NFL Divisional Playoff audience on record, with an average of 45.4 million more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court By Nathan Moelker Today marks a momentous development in the ACLJ's battle to defend Calvary Chapel San Jose against California's unconstitutional COVID-era fines. A number of powerful amicus briefs have been filed - including a powerful one filed by 20 states - at the United more PR

LEWISTON, Idaho, Jan. 23 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * Pedrina to represent LC State, conference at national academy CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) has announced Raymond Pedrina of Lewis-Clark State College as its representative for the NAIA Governance and Leadership Academy (GLA). The event will be held on April 10 in Kansas City, Missouri. "Congratulations to Raymond on his selection to represent the CCC at the upcoming NAI more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTO RELEASE: Senator Marshall Travels to Mexico City with Kansas Commodity Leaders to Strengthen Trade Ties * Mexico City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) traveled to Mexico City with representatives from six Kansas commodity groups to strengthen the trade relationship between Kansas and Mexico and to advocate for Kansas agriculture and ethanol ahead of upcoming discussions around t more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Raytown Man Pleads Guilty to Using Gun During CVS Robbery KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Raytown, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to using a firearm during an armed robbery of a CVS pharmacy in Kansas City, Mo. Ta'Rod Glenel Perkins, 28, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Lajuan M. Counts to one count of possessing a fi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cleaver's Statement on Vote Against Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after voting against legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which was passed by the House of Representatives. "As the current administration pursues the most reckless and extre more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Rodriguez Wrestles Up, Topples No. 8 Opponent to Earn Women's Wrestler of the Week Award Cristelle Rodriguez, from Doane (Neb.), was ranked No. 1 in the 124 weight class, but wrestled up a weight class against Hastings (Neb.) and knocked off No. 8 Karissa Laz, a two-time NAIA All-American, to earn the NAIA Women's Wrestler of the Week honor. Rodrig more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Announces Partnership for Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals * Andover - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), Kansas Community Colleges, and the Kansas National Guard will sign a proclamation establishing a partnership to develop more cybersecurity professionals across Kansas. Senator Marshall visited the Butler Community College cybersecurity program to see th more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Tours Local Businesses in Wichita * Wichita - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), spent the day in Wichita touring local businesses, including aerospace manufacturers, a 100% employee-owned ESOP, and a wound healing and limb preservation clinic. Highlights from the visit include: C.E. Machine Co. Senator Marshall toured C.E. Machine Co., an aerospace m more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Was Unchanged in January The Manufacturing Survey monitors manufacturing plants selected according to geographic distribution, industry mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the January Manufacturing Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, the survey  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House Passes $100M to Support Transit in World Cup Host Cities * Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, announced that the U.S. House passed $100 million to help transit agencies cover costs associated with hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026. The investment follows a Capitol Hill briefing hosted by Davids, w more PR

IRVINE, California, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine researchers find differences between two causes of heart valve narrowing Findings point to new ways of diagnosing and treating the condition * UC Irvine and Jefferson Health investigators identify distinct structural and blood-flow signatures in two major forms of mitral stenosis. * Findings highlight limitations of applying rheumatic-based diagnostic criteri more PR