TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced today that more than $28 million in state funding has been awarded to Kansas-based organizations that provide services for child and adult crime survivors throughout the state. "It is critical for survivors of crime to have support and access to services to recover and find a sense of justice," Governor Laura Kelly said. "These investments ensure Kansans acr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The 2024 NFL season opened last night with the reigning champs Kansas City Chiefs notching a 27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Tonight, the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers face off in Sao Paulo, where the league is hosting its first-ever regular season game in Brazil. There will be other international games this season, including in London and Munich, and in the following season as well, with plans to ho  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 7 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: A Husch Blackwell appellate team earned a victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on behalf of Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (Group Health Cooperative) in a matter that was originally filed as a class action in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. The plaintiff alleged violations of the federal and Wisconsin Mental Health Parity   more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 6 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: The National Science Foundation has awarded more than $1 million to researchers at three U.S. universities to further advance a Kansas State University project that hopes to conserve one of nature's most important pollinators. K-State entomologist Brian Spiesman launched the website BeeMachine.ai and a mobile app in 2020 to help track trends in bee populations across the world. Spiesman said a recent upda  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 6 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * 25-TRAM-5017-TRA Docket Type: TRA - Transportation Order Docket Description: Transportation Orders Date Filed: 09/05/2024 * * * 25-CONS-3074-CPEN Docket Type: CPEN - Penalty Docket Description: Penalty Order - Atlas Operating LLC Date Filed: 09/05/2024 * * * 25-CONS-3075-CMSC Docket Type: CMSC - Miscellaneous Docket Description: License Application - E & B Natural Re  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 6 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order granting application (No. 25-CONS-3041-CEXC) on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * In the matter of the application of American Warrior, Inc. for an exception to the 10-year time limitation of K.A.R. 82-3-111 for its Marshall #1-27 well located in the SW/4 of Section 27, Township 18 South, Range 21 West, Ness County, Kansas. ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION The Commission rules as follows: I. JURISDICTION 1. K.S.A. 74-623  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 6 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order granting application (No. 25-CONS-3051-CEXC) on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * In the matter of the application of Pantera Energy Company for an exception to the 10year time limitation of K.A.R. 82-3-111 for its Boles C #2 well located in the NW/4 of Section 11, Township 35 South, Range 34 West, Seward County, Kansas. ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION The Commission rules as follows: I. JURISDICTION 1. K.S.A. 74-623 pr  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 6 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order suspending intrastate motor carrier operations (No. 24-TRAM-883-UCR) on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Investigation of ATM Enterprises Inc of Wichita, Kansas, Regarding the Violation of the Motor Carrier Safety Statutes, Rules and Regulations and the Commission's Authority to Impose Penalties, Sanctions and/or the Revocation of Motor Carrier Authority. ORDER SUSPENDING INTRASTATE MOTOR CARRIER  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 6 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order suspending intrastate motor carrier operations (No. 24-TRAM-886-UCR) on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Investigation of ETJ Transportation LLC of Waverly, Kansas, Regarding the Violation of the Motor Carrier Safety Statutes, Rules and Regulations and the Commission's Authority to Impose Penalties, Sanctions and/or the Revocation of Motor Carrier Authority. ORDER SUSPENDING INTRASTATE MOTOR CARR  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 6 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order suspending intrastate motor carrier operations (No. 24-TRAM-893-UCR) on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Investigation of Lawrenz Masonry LLC d/b/a Lawrenz Masonry of Herington, Kansas, Regarding the Violation of the Motor Carrier Safety Statutes, Rules and Regulations and the Commission's Authority to Impose Penalties, Sanctions and/or the Revocation of Motor Carrier Authority. ORDER SUSPENDING   more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 6 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order suspending intrastate motor carrier operations (No. 24-TRAM-892-UCR) on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Investigation of Loaiza & Sons TKN LLC of Kansas City, Kansas, Regarding the Violation of the Motor Carrier Safety Statutes, Rules and Regulations and the Commission's Authority to Impose Penalties, Sanctions and/or the Revocation of Motor Carrier Authority. ORDER SUSPENDING INTRASTATE MOTOR C  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 6 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order suspending intrastate motor carrier operations (No. 24-TRAM-885-UCR) on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Investigation of Miguel Angel Jr Martinez of Topeka, Kansas, Regarding the Violation of the Motor Carrier Safety Statutes, Rules and Regulations and the Commission's Authority to Impose Penalties, Sanctions and/or the Revocation of Motor Carrier Authority. ORDER SUSPENDING INTRASTATE MOTOR CAR  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 6 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following presiding officer order closing docket (No. 24-CONS-3243-CPEN) on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of American Star Energy Services, LLC (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-120. PRESIDING OFFICER ORDER CLOSING DOCKET On March 7, 2024, the Commission issued a Penalty Order against Operator in this docket. On April 1, 2024, Operator requested a hearing, but on September 4, 2024, Operator withd  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: By Ana Chicas-Mosier The University of Kansas, in collaboration with five other regional higher education institutions, has been awarded a five-year, $3.5 million National Science Foundation Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation grant. The award will establish the Aligning STEM Trainees for Enterprising Research (ASTER) program and fund undergraduate research in science, technology, engineering  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 7 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The Office of the Director of National Intelligence recently awarded KU's Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) program $300,000 in new funding for the 2024-25 academic year. The new funding will increase KU's current IC CAE award with a specific focus on expanding the study of China. The new funding will support a summer 2025 study tour to Taiwan and South Korea, which will double as a c  more

SALINA, Kansas, Sept. 6 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Community has always been an integral part of Kansas Wesleyan, and the relationship between Salina and KWU is vital to the university's success. In recognition of this importance, KWU is proud to announce the Saline County MBA Scholarship, which will launch this spring. Students with either Saline County employment or a Saline County home address will receive $100 off per class, reducing the total cost of t  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 7 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * Construction includes largest capital improvement project to date * * * The University of Missouri-Kansas City has announced and begun construction on major improvements to its physical facilities to meet key strategic goals. Projects currently under construction include: * The 160,000 square foot Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building project at 25th and Charlotte streets,  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 6 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: With the 2024 season set to kick off in a few hours, ESPN's NFL commentators made their Super Bowl, AFC and NFC Champion and League MVP predictions. Highlights from the 34 commentator selections: * Three-Peat Incoming (16 votes): The Kansas City Chiefs are heavily favored to complete a feat that has never been done before in the NFL - win the Super Bowl three years in a row. * Super Bowl Rematch  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 7 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: By Emily Ryan The Educate & Act series at the University of Kansas, led by The Commons, the Center for Service Learning and the Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity, will host three hybrid events this semester for students, staff and faculty. This series offers opportunities to learn more about individual issues and general engagement in the U.S. political system, through information and resources about c  more