MANHATTAN, Kansas, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Siny Joseph, professor and graduate faculty at Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus, is collaborating with colleagues around the country to develop innovative solutions for people with disabilities in unfamiliar indoor environments. Joseph is the co-principal investigator on the National Science Foundation-funded collaborative research project "Mapping for Accessibility i  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 24 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2024: The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced a total of $75,000 is available for a new round of Rural Mural and Public Art program funding. The program helps rural communities design engaging new art that improves the local aesthetic - making the community more appealing not only for those who live there but for potential new businesses and residents as well. Grants up to $7,50  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 24 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following news release: The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has been awarded a $1.9 million Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to help local governments replace traffic signals and/or street lighting with energy efficient lighting technology. The agency's grant application stated that "many publicly owned facilities in Kansas communities are aging and inefficient, incurri  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2024: Today, Governor Mike Parson announced 12 appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county office vacancies. Ed Adams, of Kansas City, was appointed to the State Fair Commission. Mr. Adams currently serves as CEO of Better Horses LLC. He previously served as vice president of global sales for L3Harris Technologies, Inc's CapRock Communications energy div  more