ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * 'Hair is my identity': Student sells textured-hair products from Village vending machine * WashU senior Zariah Taylor has sung the national anthem at three professional sports games, designed a Black History Month jersey for the St. Louis Blues, sent her fashion designs down runways in Italy, and, this fall, has added the titles of campus entrepreneur and vending-machine operator to her resume. TheHairVault, Taylor's entrepreneurial venture more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.4 percent in August, up 3.6 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region increased 0.4 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index advanced 0.2 percent, led by rising prices for educa more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, St. Louis Area August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices rose 0.2 percent in July and August, up 2.9 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the St. Louis area increased 0.2 percent for the two months ending in August 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner James B. Howard, Jr., noted that pr more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Federal court rejects Trump administration mandates extending aging, expensive coal plants past retirement EDF Statement from Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel for U.S. Clean Energy - (WASHINGTON - September 11, 2026) Today, a federal appellate court issued a forceful rejection of the Trump administration's abuse of emergency powers to force an aging, uneconomic Michigan coal plant to remain open long past its scheduled retirement, challenging  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Fort Leonard Wood Soldier Reflects on Enlisting After 9/11 Attacks * Inspired to act in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, a Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, soldier turned national heartbreak into a career of dedicated service. Before commanding the 58th Transportation Battalion, Army Lt. Col. Julie Kendrick's transportation career was already underway; on 9/11, she was a 23-year-old college student working for American Eagle Airlines. She went to school during more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 11 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * Gorman named JEA's 2026 Broadcast Adviser of the Year * Zack Gorman of Holbrook Middle-High School in Massachusetts is the Journalism Education Association's 2026 Broadcast Adviser of the Year. Gorman was surprised Thursday, Sept. 10, at his school by JEA Massachusetts State Director Bretton Zinger, MJE. The Broadcast Adviser of the Year program honors outstanding secondary school advisers and their exemplary work from th more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Appointments to Missouri Child Welfare Task Force * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a slate of 18 members appointed to the newly formed Missouri Child Welfare Task Force. Established by Executive Order 26-17, the Missouri Child Welfare Task Force is charged with establishing a common framework grounded in objective assessments of safety threats, child vulnerability, and parental or caret more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Nine Gubernatorial Appointments * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced nine gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions. Eric Bruder, of St. Joseph, was appointed to the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors. Mr Bruder serves as the senior vice president and chief financial officer for Herzog Enterprises, Inc. He previously served on the Missouri Western State  more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * James Reecy Brings Ambitious Vision to Texas Tech * The new vice president for Research & Innovation sees impressive breadth of work already taking place. Since arriving on the Texas Tech University campus almost two months ago, there has been no wasted motion, no wasted time, and most importantly, no wasted opportunity for James Reecy. The new vice president for Research & Innovation has been caught in a whirlwind of activity, but that hasn't dimmed his v more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 12 -- Kansas City University issued the following news: * * * Remembering September 11 and choosing courage over fear By Marc B. Hahn, DO, FAOCA, President and CEO Sep 11, 2026 Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, our nation experienced a tragedy that profoundly changed our country and the world. On that day, terrorists attacked our nation, murdering nearly 3,000 innocent people and forever altering the lives of countless families. For those of us who remember that day, the images and emotions remain vivid more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 11 -- Stephens College posted the following news: * * * Kicking off the Academic Year with Fall Convocation * On Thursday, Sept. 10, students, faculty, and staff filled Kimball Ballroom in Lela Raney Wood Hall for the 2026 Stephens College Opening Convocation, marking the formal start of the new academic year. Founded in 1833, Stephens has spent 193 years educating students in Columbia, but as Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Leslie Willey '83 noted in her opening remarks, convocation at Stephens is focused more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Law Review Symposium to discuss voting rights * LAWRENCE -The U.S. Supreme Court's 2026 decision in Louisiana v. Callais has quickly become a defining moment in modern voting rights law, reshaping how courts evaluate redistricting and limiting the use of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to challenge maps based on discriminatory effects. On Oct. 9, the Kansas Law Review's 2026 Symposium will bring together leading academics and practitioners to explore the  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 11 - The University of Kansas School of Law posted the following news: * * * Law Review Symposium to discuss voting rights * LAWRENCE -The U.S. Supreme Court's 2026 decision in Louisiana v. Callais has quickly become a defining moment in modern voting rights law, reshaping how courts evaluate redistricting and limiting the use of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to challenge maps based on discriminatory effects. On Oct. 9, the Kansas Law Review's 2026 Symposium will bring together leading academics and practitioners to more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Applauds Advocates for Successfully Blocking Use of Discriminatory Congressional Map in Missouri Midterm Elections * Today, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a request by Missouri voting rights advocates to block an order from a federal judge that would have allowed Missouri to use a racially discriminatory map that was passed last year. With this order, Missouri's previous 2022 congressional map will be used for the mi more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * McKelvey Engineering dean search committee appointed * Provost Mark D. West has appointed a 13-member search committee to identify candidates for the position of dean of the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. Aaron F. Bobick, dean of McKelvey Engineering and the James M. McKelvey Professor at WashU, will conclude his deanship June 30, 2027, after successfully serving the university for 12 years in that rol more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 12 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news: * * * MDC welcomes new conservation educator to Boone County COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) welcomes a new conservation educator to mid-Missouri. In his new role, J.R. Royston will work with educators in Boone County to introduce students to conservation. Royston brings a variety of education and natural resources experience to MDC, and he started as a conservation educator on Sept. 1. J.R. holds a bachelor more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 12 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Mormile earns ASM Alice C. Evans Award for Advancement of Women Author By Ehrhard, Peter Publication date September 11, 2026 Dr. Melanie R. Mormile, professor of biological sciences at Missouri S&T, has earned the 2027 ASM Alice C. Evans Award for Advancement of Women. The American Academy of Microbiology, the honorific leadership group and scientific think tank within ASM, offers a range of awards via the ASM Awards program to high more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs released the following testimony by Michael Fazio, executive director of the New York State Builders Association, on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "No Flame, More Pain: How State and Local Bans on Natural Gas Increase Costs": * * * Chairman Burlison, Ranking Member Frost, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify tod more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 12 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Tapps honored for civic contributions, dedication to community Sept. 11, 2026 Dr. Tyler Tapps, who serves as the associate provost of academic operations and assessment at Northwest Missouri State University, has been honored for his civic contributions and dedication to the greater Maryville area. The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce presented its Spearhead Award to Tapps on Thursday during its annual banquet at the Mozingo E more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Announces NHTSA-Funded 2026 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council has announced the 2026 recipients of the Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants, funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to support solutions that advance a holistic approach to making roads, vehicles and people safer. NHTSA estimates that 36,640 people lost their  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * Register Early And Save On MHA's 104th Annual Convention * One need look no further than the faces in the hallways of our hospital organizations to find the meaning of our work. They are faces of compassion and purpose, directed toward improving lives, health, and care for the individuals and communities we serve. As waves of change wash over hospitals and health systems, our focus remains the same. The Missouri  more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Sept. 12 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * SEMO Community Gathers to Mark 25 Years Since Sept. 11 Southeast Missouri State University students, faculty, staff and community members gathered Friday morning in front of Academic Hall to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, and honor the lives lost and the first responders, military service members and veterans who have served in the years since. SEMO's annual Patriot Day commemoration brought the campus community together more PR

ATCHISON, Kansas, Sept. 11 -- Benedictine College issued the following news: * * * Sept. 11 25th Anniversary Remembrance at Benedictine College * The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, happened before students at college today were born, so it is important to tell the story and keep the memory of the victims and sacrifices of first responders alive. President Stephen D. Minnis reflected on that reality in a special ceremony on the Benedictine College campus. It was 25 years ago when terrorists highjacked four jetliners and turned them int more PR

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Sept. 12 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * SLU Partners With Harris-Stowe State University for Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Pathway in Social Work 09/11/2026 Saint Louis University and Harris-Stowe State University have teamed up for an accelerated bachelor's to master's in social work. The program is designed to create new opportunities for HSSU students to continue their education and prepare for professional careers. Through the SLU-HSSU Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's in Social Work, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * T&I Committee to Mark Up Bills to Strengthen Maritime Transportation Cybersecurity; Increase Oversight of Federal Real Estate; Improve Aviation Safety, Certification Processes, and Rural Infrastructure; and More September 11, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) announced that the full Committee will hold a markup at 10:00 a. more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Brown pushes FCC to strengthen "Know Your Upstream Provider" rules to combat illegal robocalls SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Attorney General Derek Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to keep scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require voic more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L Announces 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award Winners Bren Flanigan '16 and Madison Sanders '16 will be recognized during Young Alumni Weekend. September 11, 2026 Washington and Lee University's 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners, Bren Flanigan '16 and Madison Sanders '16, will be celebrated during Young Alumni Weekend, Sept. 25-27. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to W&L, community service and personal and profess more PR