ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 16 -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, issued the following news release: * * * Ameren Lineworkers Saddle Up for the International Lineman's Rodeo Teams from Missouri and Illinois set to compete in multiday competition showcasing skills and teamwork * Dozens of Ameren lineworkers, apprentices and judges will travel to the 41st annual International Lineman's Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kansas, later this week. Often dubbed the "Lineman Olympics," this hig more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Bellevue's Steinmetz Wins in Iowa, Named NAIA Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Grace Steinmetz posted the NAIA's second sub-21 6K of the season and broke her own Bellevue (Neb.) school record last week in Sioux Center, Iowa, winning the Dordt Holiday Inn Express Classic to claim NAIA Women's Cross Country Runner of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Statement on Israel, Hamas Ceasefire Agreement * Today, Representative Sharice Davids issued a statement following the release of Israeli hostages and the start of the ceasefire in Gaza secured through last week's agreement: "The ceasefire agreement and hostage exchange are welcome and long-overdue steps toward ending this devastating conflict in the Middle East. I sincerely hope this peac more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Kansas Republicans Meeting with Trump To Plot Redistricting Scheme * DCCC spokesperson Lindsay Reilly released the following statement after Kansas Republicans were invited to the White House to discuss rigging the congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections. "Kansas Republicans are making it clear they work for themselves and their D.C. party bosses, not for  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Eastern Oregon Stays Perfect; Mobile (Ala.) is Back & Northwest (Wash.) Rockets Up * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- With about three weeks left in the regular season, teams are vying for top billing in their respective conference tournaments. Northwest (Wash.) made the biggest jump in the poll this week, moving up five spots to No. 18 from 23, while North more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Michelle Alexander, director of medical affairs and chief internal medical review officer at eScreen Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for the inclusion of fentanyl and its metabolite, norfentanyl, in the federal drug testing panel. The writer asserts that the highly potent opioid is an essential and timely addition to the testing program to ensure public safety on the nation's roads and railw more ST

HAYS, Kansas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Hays Medical Center posted the following news: * * * Final Free Flu Shot Opportunity - Now Extended to 11:00 AM! * HaysMed is wrapping up its 2025 community flu shot season with one last opportunity to get vaccinated -- now extended to 11:00 AM to better accommodate children and families. Join us on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Entrance B (Miller Pavilion), Parking Lot B. No appointment is needed, and flu shots are more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Five Teams Hold Steady in Fourth Coaches' Top 25 Poll, Keiser (Fla.) Remains at No. 1 * KANSAS CITY, Mo. -The fourth NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll is here, and nearly everyone is on the move again. Only five teams held steady at their same rank from the previous release, with Keiser (Fla.), William Carey (Miss.), and Marian (Ind.) hold more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State researchers aim to reduce gluten allergenicity in wheat Technology could lead to celiac-safe wheat without sacrificing bread quality At a glance: Kansas State University researchers and the state's farmers are putting their collective support behind a project to reduce the allergenicity of gluten in wheat, while maintaining the grain's ability for bread and other products. By Pat Melgares, K-State more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Alysia Starkey inducted into Kansas Aviation Museum Hall of Fame How the K-State Salina CEO and dean's innovative vision has impacted the region and led her to hall of fame recognition SALINA - As Kansas State University Salina has experienced historic growth, its leader is being recognized for her innovative influence in successfully transforming the campus into a national leader of aerospace and technolo more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Oklahoma Wesleyan Takes the Throne in NAIA Men's Soccer Top 25 Poll * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- In the latest NAIA Men's Soccer Netting Professionals Top 25 Coaches' Poll, Oklahoma Wesleyan ascended to the No. 1 spot, climbing two positions after extending its unbeaten record to 9-0-3. MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) and Bethel (Ind.) also continued their s more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 13 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * A new tick appears in Kansas, but fighting it is a familiar mission for K-State Veterinary diagnosticians help producers stay informed as Kansas confirms live presence of Asian longhorned tick By Kelsey Stremel, College of Agriculture, stremelk@k-state.edu There's an emerging threat to Kansas cattle and human health, but one that experts at Kansas State University are prepared to monitor, diagnose and cou more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Author Margaret Renkl to give fall 2025 Spencer Lecture By Emily Ryan Bestselling author Margaret Renkl will present the Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture for the University of Kansas in conversation with Megan Kaminski, poet and KU professor of environmental studies. The event, sponsored by The Commons, will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at Liberty Hall. Free tickets are now available for the event, which will be more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * History of Japan's signature beverage sake shared in new book By Jon Niccum In 2024, the Japanese government successfully petitioned UNESCO to declare the venerable process of sake brewing an "intangible cultural heritage." But the history of sake itself is largely unknown to most people outside of Japan. "Like sushi, it's one of the touchstones of Japanese cuisine," said Eric Rath, professor of history more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Valle Gonzalez Leads SCAD Savannah (Ga.) to Win over Reigning Champions, Earning Women's Swimming & Diving Honors * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - SCAD Savannah (Ga.) freshman swimmer Valle Gonzalez had a big week at the double duals between the Bees, Keiser (Fla.) and Milligan (Tenn.), earning the first NAIA Women's Swimming & Diving Athlete of the Week rec more PR