LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Airborne electromagnetic survey of Ogallala aquifer conditions planned in southwest Kansas * Beginning in late May and continuing until late July, residents of southwest Kansas may see a low-flying helicopter towing a large hexagonal frame. This aerial arrangement is part of a project to map groundwater conditions in the Ogallala aquifer in Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District (GMD) 3.  GMD 3  more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Animal science awards banquet honors students, faculty, supporters of department * The South Dakota State University Department of Animal Science hosted its annual Celebration of Animal Science Achievements and Excellence on April 23 at McCrory Gardens. "The Celebration of Animal Science Achievements and Excellence reflects the very best of our department," said John Jaeger, Calvin and Mary Ha more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, May 11 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following statement by CEO Keith Creel on UP-NS merger application refiling: * * * Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel today issued the following statement regarding the merger application refiled by Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) on April 30, 2026: Having taken nearly four months to refile th more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * DocuWare Named Challenger in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Document Management * DocuWare has announced it has been named a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Document Management, published April 28, 2026. DocuWare is specifically recognized for its completeness of vision and ability to execute. * Transparent licensing makes DocuWare accessible to S more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Epson Unveils New AI-Ready WorkForce & RapidReceipt Desktop Scanners * Demand for AI-ready workflows is growing rapidly, with a recent market outlook study showing that 57% of U.S. small businesses now invest in AI, up from 36% in 2023, creating new opportunities for digitization. To help businesses unlock the full potential of AI, Epson has announced three new desktop s more PR

HAYS, Kansas, May 12 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * FHSU grad student Ernestina Osei turns research into positive community impact When Ernestina Osei began exploring graduate school opportunities from her home country of Ghana, she had one clear goal: to deepen her expertise and specialize in a field she was already passionate about. This semester, as she completes her Master of Science in Geosciences at Fort Hays State University (FHSU), Osei is celebrating n more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 (TNSFR) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposes amending Department of Justice regulations to clarify that, for purposes of the Gun Control Act of 1968, a person who travels aboard a common or contract carrier while in possession of a firearm or ammunition is not considered to have "delivered" or "caused to be delivered" said firearm or ammunition to the common or contract carrier, provided that the person possesses and maintains direct contr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 (TNSFR) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to revise regulations implementing the "engaged in the business" definition from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). Although Congress defined that term in BSCA, the Department of Justice provided additional definitions in its implementing regulations to further define terms within the statutory definition and to include examples of covered activities that established rebuttable pre more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Keiana Martin joins ESPN as SportsCenter anchor * Television host Keiana Martin has joined ESPN as an anchor for SportsCenter, the company's signature news and information program. She will begin work in May. Martin joins ESPN following a wide-ranging career across national sports media, team content and studio programming. Most recently, she served as an on-air host  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Konica Minolta Appoints Michael Hamuka as CEO of Managed IT Services Division * Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. has announced the appointment of Michael Hamuka as chief executive officer of its Managed IT Services Division, encompassing All Covered and IT Weapons, effective April 27, 2026. The move reflects a focused effort to propel growth in a strategical more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * "A Market Built on Victims: Stopping Illegal Organ Trafficking in China and Beyond" On Thursday, May 14th, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), will chair a congressional hearing on the systematic, widespread, and nonconsensual removal of human organs for transplantation--often described as forced organ harvesting or illegal org more PR

CANTON, Ohio, May 5 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Network: Giants signing DT DJ Reader to two-year deal to help fill vacancy left by Dexter Lawrence Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Prior to trading away Dexter Lawrence, the New York Giants hosted veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader for a visit. After sending Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, New York is bringing back Reader for good, signing him to a two-year, $12.5 million deal worth up to $15.5 more PR

CANTON, Ohio, May 6 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Network: Vikings begin search for new general manager, request interview with Bills' Terrance Gray Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Minnesota Vikings have identified their first general manager candidate outside the organization. The Vikings requested an interview with Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Terrance Gray for their GM job, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday, per  more PR

CANTON, Ohio, May 7 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chiefs GM Brett Veach knew 'immediately' after 2025 season that Travis Kelce would return Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer In the aftermath of the Kansas City Chiefs' 2025 season, a lot of ink was spilled questioning whether future Hall of Famer Travis Kelce would return for a 14th season. Brett Veach could have saved the world some toner. In an interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio on Wednesday, the Chiefs GM s more PR

CANTON, Ohio, May 5 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chiefs GM Brett Veach on Patrick Mahomes: 'He's way ahead of schedule' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The timing of Patrick Mahomes' season-ending knee injury, which took down the MVP quarterback in Week 15, would normally put playing Week 1 the following season out of question. Patrick Mahomes is not normal. General manager Brett Veach told SiriusXM NFL Radio on Monday that Mahomes is "way ahead of sched more PR

CANTON, Ohio, May 5 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Joe Burrow excited by Bengals' moves to 'solidify' defense: 'We're in our primes playing great football' Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer In case you haven't heard, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the Cincinnati Bengals. So too was 2025 ... and 2024. But after once again falling short of the playoffs and feeling some heat from franchise quarterback Joe Burrow, the Bengals have taken an aggressi more PR

CANTON, Ohio, May 8 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Josh Downs ready to show Caleb Downs he's 'little brother' when Colts face Cowboys Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Ahead of the draft, Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs knew it was a possibility the Dallas Cowboys could draft his brother, Caleb, setting up a head-to-head matchup in 2026. Then it happened. "I remember before he got drafted -- not to talk about the Cowboys' scheme or nothing -- but he to more PR

CANTON, Ohio, May 5 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * RB Kenneth Walker expects to be used more in passing game with Chiefs Eric Edholm, Lead Draft Writer Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III was among the bigger free agents to change teams this offseason, and a slight role change might come along with that. Walker joined Up & Adams on Tuesday and suggested that he might be catching more passes in Kansas City than he did with the Seahawks. The most valuable  more PR

CANTON, Ohio, May 7 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Rob Gronkowski: 2020 Buccaneers were 'best skill-set team' of my career Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Rob Gronkowski played 11 NFL seasons, nine with the New England Patriots and two with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning four Lombardi Trophies. The 2020 Super Bowl squad in Tampa holds a special place among them. On a recent episode of the "4th and South" podcast, hosted by Jarvis Landry and ex-Bucs runni more PR

CANTON, Ohio, May 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Texans rookie DT Kayden McDonald: Rookie of the Year, Super Bowl 'are realistic to me' Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Viewed as a potential first-round pick, Ohio State's Kayden McDonald was nabbed by the Houston Texans early in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, taken 36th overall. McDonald isn't letting any slip out of the opening round prohibit him from setting the highest goals for his rooki more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Pacific Office Automation Named to CRN's MSP 500, Elite 150 List For 2026 * BTA member Pacific Office Automation has announced it has been named to the Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2026 by CRN. CRN's annual MSP 500 list is a comprehensive guide to the leading MSPs in North America. These companies deliver essential managed servi more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Public invited May 15 to open house for KU-designed supportive housing project in Lawrence * The University of Kansas' Dirt Works Studio has designed and built the Kaw House -a compact, high-performance supportive home developed in partnership with Tenants to Homeowners, demonstrating how thoughtful design, advanced wood construction and community collaboration can come together to create dignified and rest more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Protecting Those Who Served: A Review of VA Police Operations" at 4 p.m. on May 13, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: WITNESS LIST * Reginald G.A. Neal, Ed.D, Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security, and Preparedness, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Accompanied by: * Mark Engelbaum, Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration, U.S. Department o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Applauds Boeing's $1 Billion Investment in Wichita * Wichita - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Boeing CEO, Kelly Ortberg, at a "Boeing Backs America" event in Wichita, announcing $1 billion in investments into Wichita over the next 3 years. "Kansas is proud to be the Air Capital of the World, and this announcement by Boeing reaffirms Wichita's place more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Fights to Deliver Water Infrastructure Funding for Kansas Communities * Manhattan - On Friday,U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined USDA Rural Development State Director Gimmie Jo Jansonius, Riley County Commissioner Kathryn Focke, and local officials at Keats Park Community Center to mark the start of the Riley County Wastewater System Improvement Project - an $11 mil more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Spends Day in Junction City & Manhattan * Junction City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), spent Friday in Junction City and Manhattan meeting with military families, mental health providers, educators, local leaders, and rural development officials to discuss support services for military-connected families, investments in early childhood education, and critical infras more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study finds people more cynical toward news more likely to believe misinformation * In an age of rampant misinformation, media literacy and a sense of healthy skepticism are often viewed as ways of combating the problem. New research from the University of Kansas examines the concept of news skepticism, how it differs from news cynicism and trust and how it can be a part of countering misinformation.  A n more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study reveals common mutation linked to autoimmune diseases may protect people from viral infections * New research from the University of Kansas shows a "risk gene" linked to higher odds of developing autoimmune diseases such as diabetes or lupus may also provide a survival advantage fighting viral infections like coronavirus. The research centers on a gene called PTPN22, which carries a mutation, 1858C>T  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL students earn awards, recognition for innovative business ideas at regional pitch competition * University of Missouri-St. Louis freshman Ethan Wallace (center) holds his award for second place in the Products, Services, Retail & Experiences category for the Regnier Venture Creation Challenge at the University of Missouri-Kansas City on April 24. Standing alongside Wallace are (on more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 11 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Utah State University Names Thomas and Patricia Willis Veterinary Medical Education Building * LOGAN, Utah -Utah State University has announced the naming of the Thomas and Patricia Willis Veterinary Medical Education Building, recognizing the generosity and vision of Thomas and Patricia Willis. The naming honors a $5 million gift from the Willis family, including an endowment to support the long-term success of th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Joins National Capital Region Democrats in Condemning Relocation of USDA's Food Assistance Employees * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), Suhas Subramanyam (Va.-10), Don Beyer (VA-08), Steny Hoyer (Md.-05), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), Glenn Ivey (Md.-04), April McClain Delaney (Md.-06), Kweisi Mfume (Md.-07), Jamie Raskin (Md.-08), and James Walkinsh more PR