ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 17 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch Delivered More Than 25,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Ohio Amid Severe Flooding * August 17, 2026 - St. Louis, MO - Anheuser-Busch delivered more than 25,000 cans of emergency drinking water to central Ohio to support residents and first responders in recovery efforts following severe flooding in the area. The donation of emergency drinking water was shipped to Anheuser-Busch whole more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Recognizes Two AGO Attorneys for Public Service Award * August 17, 2026 Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway recognized Public Protection Section's Chief Counsel Gregory Goodwin for receiving the Lon O. Hocker Award, and Assistant Attorney General Andrew Clarke for receiving the David J. Dixon Award. These awards, presented by The Missouri Bar Foundation, recognize lawyers who exe more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Aug. 26 BTA Webinar to Focus on an AI-Ready ERP for MPS * The 37th webinar in BTA's Diversifying My Business Webinar Series is scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The webinar, "AI-Ready ERP for MPS," will be presented by Shelbey White, knowledge manager, and Garrett Virostek, manager of client experience at Avaniko. Join White and Virostek for a live look at how Avanue's web-based All-in-One platform i more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * College of Optometry unveils new academic home in J.C. Penney Building * Alumni and donors gather at a reception and dedication of the College of Optometry's new academic space in the J.C. Penney Building. (Photos by Janice White/UMSL College of Optometry) Dozens of alumni and supporters of the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry gathered Friday evening to get a peak at its new academic home in the J.C. Penney Buil more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * Savannah River National Lab Wins Award for Nuclear Waste Management Innovation The sole national laboratory sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) won a 2026 R&D 100 Award in a global competition for developing innovative ceramic-metal composite materials for nuclear waste disposal. Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) Researcher Jake Amoroso leads the laboratory more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * ECI Launches EvolutionX Ecommerce Integration in GlobalEdge ERP * ECI Software Solutions Inc. has announced the integration of EvolutionX, its AI-powered e-commerce platform, with GlobalEdge, its ERP system for commercial field service organizations. Purpose-built for B2B companies, EvolutionX has powered e-commerce for distributors, manufacturers and wholesalers for years. This integration extends e-commerce capabil more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Epson Wins Two Awards from Spaces4Learning for its Inkjet Printers for Education * Epson America has added to its portfolio of education awards with two new accolades from Spaces4Learning. The WorkForce Pro EM-C800 was recognized as a Platinum winner in the "Higher Ed Technology - Printing/Imaging" category and the WorkForce Enterprise AM-C550z earned Platinum in the "K-12 Technology - Printing/Imaging" category of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Fast Politics Podcast: Mini Timmaraju Joins Molly Jong-Fast to Discuss the Midterms, Todd Blanche, and New Battleground Research * Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju sat down with Molly Jong-Fast on the Fast Politics podcast to discuss key races to watch and how abortion remains a defining issue for voters heading into the midterms. Timmaraju noted that the sal more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Ferris State In Familiar Spot At No. 1 * Winners of four of the last five Division II national championships, it is no surprise that Ferris State is the preseason No. 1 team in the 2026 AFCA Division II Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs, who went 16-0 and claimed their second straight national title a year ago, will open the season against No. 4 Pittsburg State on August 27. The Gorillas went 10-3 in 2025 and lost in the second rou more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * From the Army to the Bookshelf: How RT Torry Is Honoring His Mother's Legacy * After a distinguished military career, Lincoln alumnus RT Torry is carrying his mother's lifelong commitment to education into a new generation through children's books. Before there was a book series, there was a teacher. Ramon "RT" Torry's life reads like a study in service. The 1986 Lincoln University graduate is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, a combat veteran a more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 19 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Carr Secures New Indictment for Trafficking of 16-Year-Old Following Operation "Global Chain" International operation resulted in the recovery of 11 missing children in Georgia - FULTON COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has secured the indictment of Eric Gordon, 36, of Decatur, for the trafficking of a 16-year-old female in Fulton County. The more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Budget Director Transition * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that Budget Director Dan Haug will retire effective October 1, 2026, following 11 years of service as budget director and 31 years of state government service. "Dan has served in this important role under multiple administrations with unwavering integrity and professionalism," said Governor Kehoe. "His deep understanding of the s more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Valarie Moseley as Director of Missouri Department of Corrections * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that Valarie Moseley will serve as the next director of the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC). Moseley's appointment will become effective October 1, 2026, upon Director Trevor Foley's departure to serve as the state budget director, and will await Missouri Senate confirmation. "We a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Pelosi Reflects On Historic LGBTQ Progress And The Fight Ahead In Exclusive Interview With The Advocate * Washington D.C. - In an exclusive cover story for The Advocate, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi reflected on nearly four decades of advocacy alongside the LGBTQ community, from confronting the HIV/AIDS crisis and advancing landmark civil rights protections to the ongoing fight for transgender Americans. As she prepares to conclude her h more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Laser therapy offers weapon against deadly brain tumors * For patients facing a diagnosis of glioblastoma -one of the most aggressive and devastating forms of brain cancer -the standard path forward has long meant an invasive open-skull surgery and a daunting prognosis. Over the past decade and a half, neurosurgeons have incorporated another treatment approach: a minimally invasive laser treatment -currently offered to pati more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 18 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ": * * * The Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. August 16 * President Oaks Dedicates the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple * Elder David A. Bednar Dedicates Cleveland Ohio Temple August 15 * Construction Unde more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln Alumni Express Strong Pride, Deep Connection in New Engagement Survey * A spring 2026 survey found Lincoln University alumni are proud of their alma mater and eager to stay connected. Lincoln University alumni remain deeply proud of their alma mater and eager to strengthen their connections with fellow Blue Tigers, according to a spring 2026 alumni engagement survey conducted by the Lincoln University Alumni Council's Communications Committee.  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Lockton, an insurance broker, posted the following news: * * * Lockton Appoints Jules Okai to Lead U.S. Practice for Global Solutions * Lockton, the world's largest privately held, independent insurance brokerage, has appointed Jules Okai as Global Solutions Practice Leader for the U.S. She will lead the firm's U.S. Global Solutions Practice, overseeing strategy, talent development, and service delivery for multinational clients with complex cross-border risk needs. Okai's appoint more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * Missouri's delayed back to school: Local experts explain why * It's back to school time in Missouri, sort of. While many colleges and universities have already started class, the state's public schools must wait - by law - until next week. Until 14 calendar days before the first Monday in September, to be exact. This start date is a relatively new change for Missouri. "Well, you know, historically in the state of Missouri, and I'm talking way back more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou reshapes primary care with Missouri's first nursing-led clinic The Sinclair School of Nursing-led clinic expands access to care while preparing the next generation of health care providers. - The University of Missouri is reshaping primary care in Missouri while preparing more health care providers to serve communities across the state. Mizzou has opened Missouri's first nursing-led primary care clinic in Holts Summit, where faculty f more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 19 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $30,000 grant to Cole County Public Water Supply District No. 5 District will evaluate drinking water system improvements - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $30,000 Drinking Water Engineering Report Grant to the Public Water Supply District No. 5 of Cole County to evaluate the district's drinking water system. Through its Drinking Water Engineering Repo more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 19 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Odessa City will evaluate wastewater system improvements - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of Odessa to evaluate the city's wastewater system. Through its Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program, the department offers funding to qualified small communiti more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Rep.) -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, issued the following news release: * * * Moylan Renews Fight for Radiation Justice; Brings Together National Coalition for Expanded RECA Legislation (Hagatna, Guam) -- Congressman James Moylan announced the introduction of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026 (RECRA), bipartisan legislation that builds upon his efforts since his first year in Congress to ensure Guam and other communities harmed by the nation's nuclear testing receive the compensation and reco more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 19 -- The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Quality awards $2.86 million to nine FY26 water quality project The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has allocated $2.86 million in fiscal year 2026 grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Nonpoint Source Program to support nine projects aimed at mitigating nonpoint source pollution. The focus of the approved projects include implementing best management pra more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Richardson honored with lifetime achievement award, chairs Phi Beta national convention Two Northwest Missouri State University faculty members and musicians recently hosted a national convention, where one of them was presented with a lifetime achievement award. Dr. Jiwon Choi, the University's Dennis C. Dau Professor of Instrumental Music, and Dr. William Richardson, a professor of music, hosted the national convention for Phi Beta more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Protecting your family and community: Safe generator use helps prevent re-energizing power lines * A simple installation mistake can send electricity onto power lines, creating serious risks for line workers, neighbors and loved ones KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Backfeed can be deadly. * Families, neighbors and first responders are also at risk. * Safe installation is critical. ST. LOUIS (Aug. 18, 2026)  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Scientists identify brain's brake that shuts off chronic pain * Deep at the base of the brain, a tiny cluster of nerve cells serves as the body's natural pain reliever, dialing down pain signals traveling up the spinal cord. But nerve damage can flip this system into a hyperactive engine for chronic pain. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have figured out why that switch flips and how to shut it off. T more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Stramaglio Consulting Announces Strategic Alliance With the TWAIN Working Group * Stramaglio Consulting (SC) has announced a strategic alliance with the TWAIN Working Group (TWG) to advance Workplace Asset Lifecycle Management (WALM), a platform for unified management of connected workplace assets throughout their operational life cycles. The alliance combines SC's business-development network with TWG's interoperabi more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Susquehanna welcomes new faculty in the arts, humanities, sciences and business Susquehanna University has welcomed several new faculty members in the School of the Arts, School of Humanities, School of Natural & Social Sciences and the Sigmund Weis School of Business, all with strong backgrounds in teaching and research. School of the Arts Sean Ironman, assistant professor of creative writing, holds a doctorate in English with an emphasis in crea more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * thINK Forum & Canon Celebrate Record-Breaking thINK Ahead 2026 Conference * thINK Forum, the independent community of Canon production inkjet customers, together with Canon U.S.A. Inc., have announced the successful conclusion of thINK Ahead 2026 in Boca Raton, Florida. Now in its 12th year, thINK Ahead welcomed more than 500 production inkjet customers, partners and industry leaders from across the Americas, marking t more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU builds momentum through AI initiative * WashU is committed to providing students, faculty and staff with the knowledge and tools to engage with artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly in academics, research and operations. The university has built momentum in several key areas, maintaining its focus on the WashU mission, the needs of the academic community and the preparation of future-ready leaders. Led by Provost Mark West, the univ more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU's mascot finally has a name: Meet Forest * After 101 years, the WashU bear now has a name: Forest. Forest still has that familiar four-fanged smile, those gargantuan red high tops and a coat of synthetic fur. But with the mascot's new name comes a new spirit, said Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student success. "Forest is really curious, really creative, a little silly and a little sly, so watch out," Gonzalez said. Gonzalez i more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 17 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Welcome to Fall 2026 on the Hill! * Dear Colleagues, Welcome back to campus! I hope each of you had an opportunity to recharge this summer and spend time with those who matter most to you. As we prepare to welcome students back for the start of another academic year, I also want to extend my sincere appreciation to the many faculty and staff members who remained on campus throughout the summer months. Your dedication and hard work behind the sc more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] (TNSrep) -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Xerox Named a Leader in Quocirca's Print Security Landscape 2026 * Xerox has announced it has been positioned as a Leader in Quocirca's Print Security Landscape 2026 (https://store.quocirca.com/reports/quocirca-print-security-landscape-2026/), an independent assessment of the capabilities of leading print manufacturers in helping organizations address evolving cybersecurity risks across print and document envi more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Zach Johnson commits to 2026 Sanford International * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Former 2-time major champion Zach Johnson has officially committed to competing in the 2026 Sanford International. The 2023 Ryder Cup captain and PGA TOUR Champions rookie will make his debut at the tournament, taking place Sept. 7-13 at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Johnson, a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is currently in second more PR