MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 24 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University is establishing a program to improve broadband access for thousands of Kansans, helping them navigate the digital economy more safely and successfully. The Digital Ambassador program is currently being piloted in the West Plains Extension District -- Scott and Finney counties -- the Central Kansas Extension District -- Ottawa and Saline counties -- and the River Valley Extension Di  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 24 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following presiding officer order closing docket (No. 24-CONS-3390-CUNI) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * In the matter of the application of Merit Energy Company, LLC, for an order authorizing the unitization and unit operation of the Farmers Ditch Unit to be located in Finney County, Kansas. PRESIDING OFFICER ORDER CLOSING DOCKET On June 20, 2024, Operator filed its Application in the captioned matter, but on September 20, 2  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 24 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following presiding officer order setting evidentiary hearing (Nos. 24-CONS-3001-CSHO, 24-CONS-3072-CPEN, 24-CONS-3086-CMSC) on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * In the matter of whether the license of Thor Operating, LLC (Operator) should be revoked. In the matter of the failure of Quito, Inc. (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-120. In the matter of the failure of Quito, Inc. and/or Thor Operating, LLC to comply with K.A.R. 82  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 14 grant recipients of the Rural Champions program's second cohort. The selected Rural Champions will join a growing statewide network of grassroots individuals tackling critical projects in their respective rural communities. "Since day one, my administration has been focused on the needs of our rural communities and the quality of life in every  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Kansas Geological Survey scientists have been awarded nearly $900,000 in grants to spearhead the development of an innovative technology system that will leverage underused corners of farm fields to generate energy and collect water. The KGS project proposes a solar recharge system: an array of solar panels outfitted with rain collection gutters that will expedite the process of directing rainwater into   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: A CURE has been developed for students in the BIOL 507 Bacterial Infectious Disease Lab. MicrobioME: a CURE for Staphylococcus aureus, is a course-based undergraduate research experience and provides students with an authentic research lab experience in a classroom setting. Starting in spring 2025, this new learning opportunity will be rolled out to 48 students in the two-section course. Eileen Hotze, a  more

SALINA, Kansas, Sept. 24 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Kansas Wesleyan is committed to enlightening and deepening the rich history of the area that surrounds it. As such, the university is excited to serve as a sponsor of Season 5 of "Cottonwood Connections," a Smoky Hills PBS series that highlights the stories, people and heritage of rural Kansas. "Community is such an important part of everything we do at Kansas Wesleyan," said Brad Salois, assistant vice p  more

ENCINO, California, Sept. 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: DERBY, Kan., Sept. 23, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Spring Creek Center, a 31,557-square-foot retail strip property located in Derby, Kansas. The property sold for $5.3 million. "We sourced an all-cash private investor from the East Coast who off  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The comedy troupe Monty Python famously featured a faux football match pitting philosophers representing Greece against those from Germany. ("Socrates has scored!") But while they don't meet in head-to-head competition, an all-star team of philosophers does appear in the esteemed Philosopher's Annual, which gathers the top 10 articles in all of the field. This year's just released edition includes a cont  more