LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Sean Kamperman won't go so far as to say that framing an argument is half the battle. But a new paper by the University of Kansas researcher argues that certain key words, topic shifts and other framing maneuvers can serve to "amplify marginalized voices in public debates." His findings "show the importance of having a strategy when you enter these types of conversations and of being prepared to hold your  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, July 16 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following closing order (No. 24-CONS-3320-CPEN) on July 15, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of Novy Oil & Gas, Inc. (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-112 at the Patton B #2 in Scott County, Kansas. PRESIDING OFFICER ORDER CLOSING DOCKET On April 30, 2024, the Commission issued a Penalty Order against Operator in this docket. On May 29, 2024, Operator requested a hearing, but on July 12, 2024, Operator with  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Shakespeare wrote, "Kingdoms are clay." But a new book suggests kingdoms are actually more asphalt. "European empires of the 20th century were in many ways defined by their projects of motorization and road construction. Through these, colonial officials hoped to develop more efficient ways to exploit and control lands and peoples," said Andrew Denning, associate professor of history at the University of   more

EMPORIA, Kansas, July 17 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: For those who want to become teachers, The Teachers College at Emporia State University has multiple pathways to accomplish this goal. The newest route is a fully online bachelor's degree in elementary education, which is enrolling now for fall 2024. Todd Roberts, program lead of the online elementary education program, says the new program is designed to meet prospective students where they are, especially benefic  more