LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 'News Desert U' book explores what happens when 'universities own the news' * LAWRENCE -The United States has lost more than 3,000 newspapers in the last 20 years. In most cases, those outlets are simply gone. A new book co-written by a University of Kansas professor of journalism examines what happens when universities step in to serve news deserts and what it means when "universities own the news," according to the authors. "News Desert U" by Teri Fi more PR

PITTSBURG, Kansas, Sept. 9 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news: * * * Automotive students at Pitt State among first in nation to earn new industry certification Opportunities for students in Pittsburg State University's Automotive Technology program extend far beyond the classroom, thanks to strong industry partnerships, nationally recognized faculty, and state-of-the-industry laboratories that provide hands-on experiences unavailable at many institutions. The latest example came this fall, when about 30 Pitt State stu more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Brother Expands Print Management Capabilities With MyQ X 10.2 for Modern Work Environments * Brother has announced its multifunctional printing and scanning products are now compatible with MyQ X 10.2, providing customers with expanded print management capabilities and greater flexibility in mixed-device environments and multilocation workplaces. MyQ develops print management solutions offering a secure and user-frie more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Canon U.S.A. Announces Takaaki Tanaka as Chief Financial Officer * Canon U.S.A. Inc. has announced that Takaaki (Tad) Tanaka has been appointed to the position of senior vice president of finance & accounting, and chief financial officer (CFO). A 31-year Canon veteran, Tanaka brings extensive financial expertise gained across key global offices, including past leadership roles at Canon Virginia, Canon U.S.A. and Cano more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Crexendo Again Earns Number-One G2 Rankings Across UCaaS, VoIP & AI Categories * Crexendo Inc. has announced that its telecommunications platform earned multiple number-one rankings and awards in G2's Fall 2026 reports. Crexendo was recognized in multiple categories including VoIP, UCaaS, contact center, customer communications management and artificial intelligence. The recognition is based on verified customer review more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Eakes Office Solutions Acquires Information Technology Division of Kidwell * BTA member Eakes Office Solutions has acquired the Information Technology Division of Kidwell as part of a strategic business transition designed to support the long-term goals of both organizations. As part of this transition, Kidwell IT customers will continue to receive the technology services and support they rely on every day through Ea more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC's Resolution of 13 Race and Age Discrimination Charges Against the St. Louis Sheriff's Office Reinforces Federal Agency's Commitment to Protecting All Workers Equally * ST. LOUIS -The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced an agreement with the St. Louis Sheriff's Office to resolve 13 charges of discrimination alleging race and age discrimination. The St. Louis Sheriff's Office is responsible for the securi more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 8 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Endowed professor tapped to pilot improved Kansas assessment testing * College of Education Jonathan Templin works with data and testing to show how tests can aid teachers in the classroom and policymakers who want to make the greatest impact on students. He can feel a bit removed from each individual student, but that changed when he found himself in a parent-teacher conference with one of his son's teachers. The teacher reported his son's recent scor more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Epson & STOPware Team Up to Redefine Visitor Security With Full-Color Badge Printing * Epson and STOPware, a leader in visitor management solutions, have announced a partnership to bring next-generation visitor badge printing to organizations seeking stronger, smarter on-site security. The integration of Epson's ColorWorks on-demand color label printing technology with STOPware's trusted PassagePoint visitor management more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-224): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Com more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * First Citizens Bank Completes Branch Acquisition, Expanding Presence Across the Midwest, Great Plains & West * First Citizens Bank has announced the successful conversion of 138 branches that it acquired from BMO Bank N.A. on Sept. 4, 2026, expanding the bank's presence across the Midwest, Great Plains and West, and welcoming new clients, associates and communities to First Citizens. First Citizens Bank assumed approxi more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 to American Red Cross Flood Relief Efforts in Central Ohio * The Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation of BTA member Gordon Flesch Company (GFC) donated $5,000 to the American Red Cross for their flood relief efforts in central Ohio. This donation will provide flood relief in affected communities. "When disasters impact the communities we serve, it's important that we  more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Sept. 9 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Hawker operators gain access to high-speed Starlink connectivity through Textron Aviation Customer Support network WICHITA, Kan. - Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced Starlink's high-speed internet is now available for the Hawker 700, 800 and 900 series aircraft, following the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) issuance of AeroMech's Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Roger Marshall "Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He's a Senator" [New York Times] New York Times: "Mr. Marshall, a Republican who is seeking re-election this fall, filed lawsuits against more than 700 patients with outstanding bills during his decades-long career as an obstetrician-gynecologist, [...] Patients were arrested in 81 of those cases for missing court dates" New York Times: "When Mr. Marshall was e more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Architecture Lecture Series to explore contemporary architectural practice in Mexico * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design will present the Fall 2026 Architecture Lecture Series, "Re-Generations: Current Architecture Practices in Mexico," featuring architects whose work is helping shape the future of the built environment through innovative approaches to design, urbanism and cultural practice. The lecture series brings l more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU to host inaugural Democracy Day, featuring presentations by university researchers * Editor's note: Media interested in attending should contact Emma Howard at e.howard@ku.edu. LAWRENCE -The Center for Democratic Governance at the University of Kansas is hosting its first annual Democracy Day "Teach-In" Event on Sept. 18, bringing together faculty from social science disciplines across KU to share ongoing research related to democracy and to reflect o more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University Celebrates Launch of 2026-27 Academic Year at Opening Convocation * Lincoln University of Missouri celebrated the start of the 2026-27 academic year at the annual Opening Convocation in Mitchell Auditorium. Lincoln University of Missouri celebrated the start of the 2026-27 academic year with its annual Opening Convocation on Thursday, Sept. 3, in Mitchell Auditorium at the Richardson Fine Arts Center. The formal ceremony marks the b more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following written testimony by Chanel C. Johnson, executive director of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing on the African American Civil Rights Network Act (H.R. 9269): * * * Good morning Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and members of the subcommittee: My name is Chanel Compton Johnson, and I serve as the Executive Director of the Maryland Commis more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 9 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Crull receives inaugural Curators' Outstanding Staff Award Author By Hasner, Velvet Publication date September 8, 2026 Kimber Crull, manager of internal and executive communications for Missouri University of Science and Technology, was one of six employees named a 2026 recipient of the inaugural Curators' Outstanding Staff Award. University of Missouri Board of Curators recognized six employees from across the UM System with this n more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss Survives Second Half Shootout * Down 13-10 in the third quarter against Louisville, the Ole Miss Rebels built a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Cardinals battled back to tie the game, 38-38, but with 1:28 left on the clock, Ole Miss drove down the field and kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired. Despite the victory, Ole Miss drops one spot to No. 11 in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll. Ohio Sta more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Pacific Office Automation Enters Houston Market With Acquisition of On Demand Inc. * BTA member Pacific Office Automation (POA) has announced the acquisition of BTA member On Demand Inc., a Houston, Texas-based office technology dealership. The transaction closed on Aug. 31. The acquisition extends POA's footprint into the Houston market, adding a conveniently located showroom in the Galleria area and expanding the com more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * PrintReleaf Recognized as an MPSA Leadership Circle Winner * The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) has named PrintReleaf a Leadership Circle winner, recognizing its innovation, leadership and commitment to helping managed print providers create business value through sustainability. PrintReleaf was selected for its unique approach to integrating environmental responsibility into managed print services. The co more PR

PITTSBURG, Kansas, Sept. 9 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news: * * * Quality of technology programs at Pitt State reaffirmed through renewed ABET accreditation Accreditation has been renewed through 2032 for five Engineering Technology programs and the Construction Management program at Pittsburg State University by two commissions that are part of ABET -- a nearly 100-year-old national accrediting organization. The accreditation recognizes the quality, relevance, and continuous improvement of the university's program more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Sept. 16 BTA Webinar to Focus on Growing Beyond Print * The 38th webinar in BTA's Diversifying My Business Webinar Series is scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The webinar, "Grow Beyond Print: Creating Capacity for New Revenue Streams," will be presented by Anna Grubb, vice president of global sales for the Field Service Division at ECI Software Solutions. The office technology landscape is evolving  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study finds common vaping additives disrupt lung-surfactant film in lab model * LAWRENCE -A new study from the University of Kansas shows that additives common to commercially available vaping devices, vitamin E and CBD, soften a vital lung surfactant at high enough concentrations, at least in a simplified lab model. The research appears in the peer-reviewed journal Langmuir. Co-author Prajnaparamita Dhar, professor of chemical & petroleum engineering a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters Local 696 Endorses Sen. Marshall for Re-Election * (TOPEKA, Kan.) - Today, Teamsters Local 696 endorsed Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) for re-election to the U.S. Senate. "Sen. Marshall has proven time and time again that he is a friend of labor," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien. "As a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Sen. Marshall has been eager more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 9 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Undergraduate enrollment continues upward trend, reaches highest level since 2021 By Troy Fedderson, University Communication and Marketing The University of Nebraska-Lincoln continued its upward trend in undergraduate enrollment this fall, welcoming its largest incoming class in nearly a decade and enrolling more Nebraska students. The university enrolled 4,845 first-time freshmen, an increase of 111 students, or 2.3%, from a year ago. It is the un more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-03939-259) entitled "Mental Health Inspection of the VA Kansas City Healthcare System in Missouri." Here are excerpts: * * * The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated acute inpatient mental health care at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (facility) across five domains: leadership and organizational culture, recovery-oriented principles, clinical care coordination, suicide prevention, and safety. Inspectors shared preliminary  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: GOP "In Real Trouble" and Facing "Challenges in Retaining Control" as Senate Democrats Compete "Even In Red Territory" Bloomberg: "[...] the Senate increasingly appears up for grabs in an environment rife with parallels to 2006, a wave election that swept Democrats into power [...]" NBC News: "Now, there's an increasing sense in both parties that the Senate is up for grabs this fall, even in red territory" - Wi more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Xerox Enters Strategic Partnership With Flint Group Digital Xeikon to Expand Production Print Portfolio * Xerox Holdings Corp. has announced a strategic partnership with Flint Group Digital Xeikon to broaden its production print portfolio, strengthen its position in high-growth segments, and create new opportunities in digital packaging, labels and commercial print applications. As part of the agreement, Xerox will i more PR