LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The woods can be a place of adventure and beauty, a peaceful escape for a walk. But sitting among the leaves and grass, the invisible threat of ticks can turn an outdoor hike into a health-altering encounter with Lyme disease. A recent $3 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award will fund the research and development of a vaccine to stop Lyme disease in its tracks. Peter Petillo, the found  more

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 18 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Attorney General Raul Labrador and a coalition of 23 other states filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden-Harris Administration from imposing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers in Nebraska v. EPA. This coalition has joined the suit alongside Nebraska as petitioners to challenge the new rule. In April, the federal Environm  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 17 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Bharat Ratra, university distinguished professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University, has been selected to receive the American Physical Society's 2025 Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Prize for outstanding contributions to physics and exceptional skills in lecturing to diverse audiences. "This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Ratra's exceptional research, teaching and engageme  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * 25-CONS-3138-CPEN Docket Type: CPEN - Penalty Docket Description: Penalty Order - Atlas Operating, LLC Date Filed: 10/17/2024 * * * 25-DPAX-195-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Description: In the Matter of the Investigation of AT&T LLC Date Filed: 10/17/2024 * * * 25-FCMT-196-TAR Docket Type: TAR - Tariff Docket Description: Consolidated Communications o  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3138-CPEN) on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of Atlas Operating, LLC (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-111 at the Ben Swingle #1, Ben Swingle #2-36, Ben Swingle #5-36, and Ben Swingle #6-36 wells in Kingman County, Kansas. PENALTY ORDER The Commission finds Operator has violated K.A.R. 82-3-111 regarding the captioned wells, assesses a $400 penalty, directs Operator to  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3124-CPEN) on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of Barracuda Operating Company (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-120 and K.A.R. 82-3-133 by operating under a suspended license. ORDER RESCINDING SHUT-IN ORDER On October 8, 2024, the Commission issued a Shut-In Order finding that Operator had conducted oil and gas operations while its license was suspended in Docket 25-CONS  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-SFLT-180-TAR) on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Consolidated Communication of Kansas Company Filing Tariff Revisions to Grandfather Voice Advantage II Basic and 600 Bundles. SUSPENSION ORDER: May 30, 2025 The above-captioned matter comes before the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas (Commission) for consideration and decision. Having reviewed its files and records, and bei  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CNHT-185-KSF) on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Application and Request of Cunningham Telephone Co., Inc. for an Increase in its Cost-Based Kansas Universal Service Fund Support. ORDER DESIGNATING PRESIDING OFFICER; PROTECTIVE AND DISCOVERY ORDER This matter comes before the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas ("Commission") for consideration and decision. Having review  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the 2024 Kansas Economic Report shows growth in the state's labor workforce, continued low unemployment, and record exports. The report, produced by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL), comprehensively analyzes the state's economic health and labor market trends. The annual publication h  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 18 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2024: Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden-Harris administration from imposing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers. A coalition of 24 States teamed up in Nebraska v. EPA to challenge the new rule. "Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' bureaucrats in D.C. want everyone in Louisiana to drive   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 18 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Attorney General Mike Hilgers led a coalition of states in filing a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today. Hilgers's suit is aimed at stopping the Biden-Harris Administration from imposing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers. Attorney General Hilgers is leading a coalition of 24 States in Nebraska v. EPA to challenge the new rule. "The   more

PASADENA, California, Oct. 18 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release: CHANTILLY, VA. (October 17, 2024) - Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was awarded a seat on a $225 million multiple award task order contract (MATOC) by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Kansas City District. The contract for environmental remediation activities has a one-year base period and four   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2024: Attorney General Alan Wilson filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden-Harris administration from imposing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers. A coalition of 24 states teamed up in Nebraska v. EPA to challenge the new rule. "This is yet another overreach by the Biden-Harris administration trying to do something they  more

WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Textron Aviation today announced the launch of "EvoX," specialized aftermarket upgrade packages designed for Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air customers who are seeking the latest aircraft upgrades and modifications to maximize the value of their aircraft. EvoX allows customers to bundle state-of-the-art avionics, cutting-edge connectivity solutions, exclusive luxurio  more

WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: Textron Aviation's New York Service Center is celebrating 35 years of proudly serving Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers in the New York area. Situated at Stewart International Airport, the service center offers quality maintenance and modification services to customers in the northeastern region, delivered by a dedicated team of experts. The current 29,0000 square-foot service facil  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: "Good Morning Indian Country," a Native student-led weekly news and information program produced collaboratively by University of Kansas journalism students and students from Haskell Indian Nations University, is one of 205 small, local news outlets awarded funding from Press Forward, the nationwide movement to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news. "It's going to help us grow our team," said Melissa  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Christopher Koliba, Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor in the School of Public Affairs & Administration, will deliver his inaugural distinguished professor lecture, "'We Don't Know What We've Got 'til It's Gone': Standards for Taking Democracy Seriously," at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Kansas Room of the Kansas Union. This lecture will address the urgent need for democratic resilience, particularly in an era when   more