LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 8 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 2026 KU seniors honor high school teachers with Wolfe Teaching Excellence Awards * LAWRENCE -Three outstanding high school teachers will be recognized with the Wolfe Teaching Excellence Award this spring. "Great teachers change lives," said Rick Ginsberg, dean of the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences. "The Wolfe Award is significant since the awardees are nominated by former students, who take the time to explain in some detail ho more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news: * * * DARPA invites first wave of Lift Challenge competitors * DARPA invited the first tranche of teams to compete in the Lift Challenge, a national competition to revolutionize heavy vertical-lift aviation. These invited teams submitted drone designs that either demonstrate that they are lightweight and powerful enough to lift four times their own weight or show an innovation potential beyond current thinking. If competitors can demonstrate 4:1 more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Celebrates Start of FIFA World Cup, Highlights Kansas City's Global Stage * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative Sharice Davids marked the start of the FIFA World Cup with remarks on the U.S. House floor (link is external), celebrating Kansas City's role as one of the tournament's host cities. Beginning this week, Kansas City will host six matches and serve as the home base for four national teams during the FIFA World Cup. Davids is the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46799) entitled "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Legal Issues" by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Madeline W. Donley. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Schools generate and maintain numerous student records, including grades, standardized test scores, disciplinary accounts, contact information, mental health records, and more. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which applies to educational agencies a more PR

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Idaho National Laboratory helps prepare cities for the FIFA World Cup This summer, the U.S., Canada and Mexico will jointly host the largest FIFA World Cup ever. An estimated 6 million soccer fans will fill stadiums in 11 American cities, including Seattle, Los Angeles and Kansas City. The Idaho National Laboratory's critical infrastructure analysts are working behind the scenes to help keep these urban centers safe. more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 8, 2026: * * * In Battleground Iowa, DGA Chair Gov. Beshear Joins Rob Sand for General Election Kickoff Rally The Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, Governor Andy Beshear, hit the campaign trail in Iowa with Rob Sand over the weekend, as Sand's race heats up as one of Democrats' best pick-up opportunities. Gov. Beshear discussed Sand's path to victory in ultra-competitive Iowa against political operative and Kansas carpetbagger Zach Lahn more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 8 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU's Spencer Museum welcomes the world with installation, programs for summer of soccer * LAWRENCE -The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas has a special installation highlighting art from the countries playing and staying in the Kansas City area this summer for the World Cup. Visitors can also experience a soccer-themed gallery talk and art-making activity and access multilingual materials about the museum's exhibitions. " Welcoming the Wo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13242) by transportation policy specialists Ben Goldman and John Frittelli. Here are excerpts: * * * Major Railroad Mergers and Acquisitions On July 29, 2025, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) announced that it had agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern Railway (NS). If the transaction is approved, it would reduce the number of U.S. Class I railroads - defined as having annual operating revenues of $900 million or more in inflation-adju more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army 2nd Lt. Walter D. Ehlers * Army 2nd Lt. Walter D. Ehlers served in Europe and North Africa as an infantryman during World War II. He was born, May 7, 1921, on a farm in Junction City, Kansas, to John and Marie Ehlers. He married Dorothy Decker in 1955. They had three children and many grandchildren. Ehlers and his older brother Roland enlisted in the Army in October 1940 and completed basic training at the Presidio of San Franci more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann, Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Increase American Home Building Efficiency * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), alongside Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04) and Lou Correa (CA-46), as well as Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), introduced the Build American Efficiency Act, legislation to help home builders and manufacturers more easily comply with Build America, Buy Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: We Have the Tools to Eradicate the New World Screwworm * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Newsmax's Wake Up America with Sharla McBride and Marc Lotterto discuss eradicating the New World Screwworm, funding DHS and Border Patrol, and the work being done to support Kansas agriculture and lower input costs. Click here to download the full video. On passing funding more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. EP 682; Sub-No. 17) entitled "2025 Tax Information For Use in the Revenue Shortfall Allocation Method": * * * The Board is publishing, and providing the public an opportunity to comment on, the 2025 weighted average state tax rates for each Class I railroad, as calculated by the Association of American Railroads (AAR), for use in the Revenue Shortfall Allocation Method (RSAM). The RSAM figure is one of three benc more PR

NEW YORK, June 8 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner-Built Venues Prepare to Welcome the World * Turner Experience * 5 stadiums hosting matches * 30 tournament matches at Turner-built venues * 1 training facility * 1 International Broadcast Center Five U.S. stadiums built or modernized by Turner are scheduled to host FIFA World Cup 2026(tm) matches. These venues and other infrastructure delivered by Turner will welcome millions of fans, athletes, media professionals, and v more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer and Leading Streetwear Brands Celebrate Soccer's Expanding Cultural Influence Across America Collaborations with leading designers and streetwear brands place soccer at the center of American culture ahead of 2026 * ATLANTA -- U.S. Soccer today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration bringing together 11 influential streetwear brands across all 11 FIFA World Cup host cities in the United States to create limited-edition collections cele more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 8 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU Potomac State College athletic trainer named best in nation * The best athletic trainer in the nation works at W VU Potomac State College. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) honored Carita Mills as the 2026 National Athletic Trainer of the Year during its national conference in Kansas City. "Everyone who has met or worked with Carita understands the dedication she brings to our student-athletes each and every day," said more PR