TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 13 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release: Cheryl Semmel has been selected to fill the position of director of government relations in the office of the special counsel to the chief justice. As director of government relations, Semmel will help plan and organize the judicial branch legislative program, execute special projects and programs, and perform research and write memoranda on special topics. Semmel will work with Marisa Bayless, who serves  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- PBS issued the following news release: BOSTON, Mass. - July 15, 2024 (Updated Sept. 11, 2024) - DEADLOCK: an election story, a dynamic new one-hour special from GBH, airing and streaming nationwide on PBS, aims to facilitate civil dialogue in an era dominated by polarizing debates. Moderated by Aaron Tang, professor at UC Davis School of Law, the series will feature a diverse panel of influential figures from legal, political, and cultural spheres delving into c  more

KALISPELL, Montana, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte today held a ceremony in Kalispell to remember the lives lost in the deadly terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and to honor three veterans with his Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation. "Our nation was forever changed 23 years ago by the tragic events that unfolded in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania," Gov. Gianforte said. "Today  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced today that applications are open for the second round of the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program. A total of $1.95 million in funds will be available to enhance the digital skills of Kansans. "The DOCK program underscores my administration's focus and dedication to providing Kansans with the necessary tools to succeed in the digital era  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Thomas M. Murray, professor emeritus who taught in Virginia Tech's College of Engineering for 21 years, passed away on Aug. 29 at the age of 84, in Durham, North Carolina, surrounded by his family. Murray started his engineering career at Iowa State University, graduating with his bachelor's degree in 1962. He achieved an Master of Science in civil engineering at Lehigh University and a Ph.D. in engineering mechanics at  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 13 -- The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release: Jennifer Jones, an English teacher at Lee's Summit West High School in the Lee's Summit R-VII School District, was selected by a committee of her peers and education partners across the state as the 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year. She becomes the 56th Missouri Teacher of the Year since the program's inception in 1957. Jones earned her Bachelor of Arts degree  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 13 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on Sept. 12, 2024: * * * 25-CONS-3094-CPEN Docket Type: CPEN - Penalty Docket Description: Penalty Order - D & J Oil & Gas, LLC Date Filed: 09/12/2024 * * * 25-CONS-3095-CPEN Docket Type: CPEN - Penalty Docket Description: Penalty Order - Defiance Ventures, LLC Date Filed: 09/12/2024 * * * 25-CONS-3096-CPEN Docket Type: CPEN - Penalty Docket Description: Penalty Order - Great Plains Petrol  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 12 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: The College of Business Administration at Kansas State University recently hosted two sessions of its Summer Institute for high school students, held on June 2-5 and June 23-26. More than 75 high school students, grades 10-12, from seven states across the region, participated in this immersive program. Each day, students experienced life as a K-State College of Business Administration student, exploring k  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Christopher Johnson, professor of music education & music therapy at the University of Kansas, has been named the 2024 recipient of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Senior Researcher Award. The award recognizes significant, long-term scholarship in music education. Johnson will receive the award later this month at the 2024 National Biennial NafME Music Research and Teacher Education  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: While teaching argumentation is a key part of education, a new study from the University of Kansas found that when students approach argumentation with empathy, they better understand their "opponents," themselves and make a better case. Teaching argumentation is part of the Common Core Standards. The standard approach is to guide students to present why their position is sound and to provide evidence an  more