TOPEKA, Kansas, April 11 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Commerce Launches ACCEL-KS Program to Fast-Track Innovation The Kansas Department of Commerce's Office of Innovation is proud to announce the launch of the Accelerating Concept to Commercialization in Kansas (ACCEL-KS) program, an initiative aimed at fast-tracking innovative ideas to market-ready solutions. The program is designed to empower entrepreneurs, foster collaborat  more

SALINA, Kansas, April 10 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Drs. Brandon and Ralita Cheeks to Serve as KWU's Commencement Speakers Distinguished alumni Drs. Brandon '05 and Ralita '07 Cheeks will serve as the Commencement speakers for Kansas Wesleyan's 2025 ceremony, set for May 17 at Tony's Pizza Events Center. The Cheekses, who achieved their doctoral degrees simultaneously from Kansas State in 2024, last year launched God Over Everything, a nonprofit or  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 10 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Announces Over $8.1M for Rural Road Safety Improvements TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday 11 rural roadway projects will receive a total of $8.1 million in federal funds through the Kansas Department of Transportation's High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program. "Made possible through the IKE Transportation Program, these projects address much needed upgrades of rural ro  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 10 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Appoints Jennifer O'Hare to Fill New District Court Position in the 12th Judicial District TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday appointed Jennifer O'Hare of Lincoln, Kansas, to the new 12th Judicial District judge position created through Kansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 2024-JA-096, which eliminates a district magistrate position and adds a new district judgeship. "  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 9 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Budget Bill TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly has signed the state's budget, Senate Bill 125, which allocates funding for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028. "While I appreciate the bipartisan effort that went into crafting this bill, I remain concerned about the long-term fiscal impact this budget will have on our ability to invest in programs and services that K  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 9 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Vetoes Seven Bills, Allows Three to Become Law Without Signature TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed Senate Bill 269, Senate Substitute for House Bill 2228, House Bill 2062, Senate Substitute for House Bill 2240, Senate Substitute for House Bill 2382, House Bill 2028, and Senate Bill 18. Governor Kelly also allowed House Bill 2056, Senate Bill 250, and House Bill 2263 to become   more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 11 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * New webpage gives access to new civil case filings in district courts TOPEKA--The Kansas court system has launched a new webpage that gives visitors access to new civil case filings before they are reviewed and accepted by the district court clerk, eliminating the wait time for attorneys, the public, and media who track new civil cases. "Court modernization is a continuous process  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 10 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Kansas Recognized as an Innovation Champion by Consumer Technology Association TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that Kansas has been recognized as an Innovation Champion, the highest-scoring category, in the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) 2025 Scorecard. This recognition highlights Kansas' commitment to innovation, economic growth, and quality of life. "Being named an Inno  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 11 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * KCC approves modified route for AC Collector transmission line TOPEKA - The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has approved a modified route for one of two 345 kV transmission lines, known as the AC Collector System, designed to connect wind and solar farms to the Grain Belt Express. The Meade-Dodge City Line was originally planned to run 46 miles through parts of Ford, Me  more