LAWTON, Oklahoma, March 30 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Cameron University's Dr. Hyunsoon Whang will be joined by nationally renowned violinist Destiny Ann Mermagen and cellist Michael Mermegan for "Trio Barn Burners." During the concert, they will perform trios by Haydn and Dvorak as well as Paul Schoenfield's Cafe Music. The concert takes place on Sunday, April 7, at 3 p.m. in the University Theatre. Tickets purchased at the door are $10 for adult and $8 for senio  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 30 -- Drake University issued the following news release: The Drake University National Alumni Association Board of Directors announced today the 2024 recipients of its annual Alumni Awards. Recipients of this year's awards include accomplished Drake staff and faculty members, a career educator, a dedicated public servant, an up-and-coming CEO, and an entrepreneur and advocate for diversity and inclusion. The Drake University National Alumni Association will host the 202  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, March 30 -- First National Bank of Omaha issued the following news: FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) is investing in the future of agriculture by supporting FFA with donations in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, South Dakota and Wyoming, announced Christina Kahler, Managing Director, Marketing & Philanthropy. FNBO's contributions are part of its broader efforts that celebrated National Ag Week and will help provide positive educational experiences for the students enrolled in a  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 30 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced an 11-state lawsuit challenging President Biden's second attempt at unconstitutional student debt cancellation. Attorney General Bird took Biden to court as part of a 2022 lawsuit challenging his earlier student debt scheme. The lawsuit accused the Biden Administration of illegally canceling $430 billion in student loans and   more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, March 30 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Two Kansas State University graduate students were recognized for their outstanding research poster presentations at the annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit, or CGRS, held at the State Capitol in Topeka on March 21. Ramona Weber, doctoral student in health and human sciences specializing in kinesiology, Hanover, presented "Effect of dietary nitrate supplementation on tumor oxygenation." Weber  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, March 30 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute is bringing the K-State Product Development Road Show, an educational product development seminar for high school students and community members, to Independence on Tuesday, April 23. The event will be held at Fab Lab ICC on the main campus of Independence Community College, 2564 Brookside Drive, Independence. Area high school students can attend  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 30 -- Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today announced his office, in collaboration with 10 other state attorneys general, is suing Joe Biden over his administration's latest student loan forgiveness scheme. The Kansas Attorney General's Office filed the lawsuit today in federal court. "Once again, the Biden administration has decided to steal from the poor and give to the rich. He  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 30 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 7 appointments and 9 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions. Kansas Board of Cosmetology Purpose: This Board is charged with regulation of the cosmetology profession and its educational institutions to protect the health and safety of the public. * Bryan Parsons, Wichita KS Animal Health Board Purpose: To act as an advisory  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 30 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly joined local leaders at the Ballard Center yesterday to break ground on an addition that will expand the center's child care capacity in Lawrence. "This new addition to the Ballard Center will increase access to safe, affordable child care for more Kansas families," said Governor Laura Kelly. "We know that investing in early childhood care and education is foundat  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 30 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Bill 2745, which exempts spouses of military servicemembers from all occupational licensing, registration, and certification fees, eliminating barriers to career opportunities for military spouses in Kansas. "As the daughter of a career Army officer, I know the importance of supporting our military personnel and their spouses," Governor Laura Kell  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 30 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: The Kansas Supreme Court announced the two cases it will hear in a special session Tuesday, April 23, in Lansing, the next destination in the court's ongoing outreach to familiarize Kansans with the court, its work, and the overall role of the Kansas judiciary. The court will be in session from 6:30 p.m. to about 8 p.m. at Lansing Middle School, 220 Lion Lane. After the session concludes,   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 29 -- The Missouri House issued the following news: The Missouri House this week voted to increase the criminal penalties for resisting or interfering with an arrest, or fleeing from law enforcement. The bill is named in honor of a St. Louis County Police Detective who was killed by a fleeing suspect, in 2021. "On December 21, 2021, Detective Valentine, my colleague and my friend, gave his life when he was killed by a fleeing felon who was purposely driving in o  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 30 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: Missouri Department of Natural Resources, along with Downtown Joplin Alliance through their Endangered Properties Program, is seeking Solicitations of Interest for the redevelopment of the Joplin Union Depot. Submissions opened March 18 and must be received by May 31, 2024. To view the SOI packet, or for more information on the Union Depot, please visit downtownjoplin.com/endan  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 30 -- The Missouri Department of Transportation issued the following news: MoDOT Kansas City, as part of a cost share project with the City of Blue Springs, will host a public meeting regarding intersection and sidewalk improvements on Missouri Route 7 from Shaw Parkway to U.S. 40. This project will be competed as part of a cost share project in a partnership with the City of Blue Springs. The meeting will take place from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 in the lobb  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 30 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition today of 11 state attorneys general suing the Biden Administration over its latest illegal attempt at student loan forgiveness. The lawsuit was filed today in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas Wichita Division. "In Biden v. Nebraska, the Supreme Court made clear that the President cannot unilateral  more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, March 30 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: Northwest Missouri State University's 2023-24 Visiting Writers Series concludes in April with two nights of poetry readings from three original authors. Poet and essayist Taylor Byas will present original work at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, Then, poets Hadara Bar-Nadav and Kevin Prufer will read original pieces at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. Both events in the J.W. Jones Student Union Living Roo  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 30 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes is co-leading a lawsuit in Kansas v. Biden over the President's renewed attempts to unlawfully cancel student loan debts after a defeat at the Supreme Court of the United States on this very issue last summer. The challenge was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, asking the court to find that the U.S. Department of Education rule is unlawful.   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 29 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding its "proposed rule revising the regulations for registered apprenticeships." The letter, which the State of Tennessee led, notes the coalition's nationwide concerns over race-based regulations for apprenticeships. According to the attorneys general, "the proposed rule deviates from the statutory purpose  more