LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 28 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Four KU professors in chemistry and engineering named AAAS fellows LAWRENCE -- Four University of Kansas professors have been elected as 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows, a distinct honor within the scientific community. This year's fellows: * Timothy Jackson, department chair and professor of chemistry * Ward Thompson, Richard S. Givens Chair and professor of chem  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 28 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on March 27, 2025: * * * 25-SWBT-364-MIS Docket Type: MIS - Miscellaneous Docket Description: Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Application Date Filed: 03/27/2025 * * * 25-TRAM-5063-TRA Docket Type: TRA - Transportation Order Docket Description: Transportation Orders Date Filed: 03/27/2025 * * * Original text here: https://estar.kcc.ks.gov/estar/portal/kscc/page/NewDockets/portal.aspx  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 28 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has granted the Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board (CURB) the right to intervene in a case concerning Evergy Metro, Inc.'s application to update its Transmission Delivery Charge tariff, as detailed in Docket No. 25-EKME-358-TAR. The KCC also issued protective and discovery orders to govern the proceedings. Evergy filed its tariff update application on March 20, 2025. Subsequently, CURB, citing its statutory mandate to represent   more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 28 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has granted the Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board (CURB) intervention in a case involving Evergy Kansas Central, Inc., and Evergy Kansas South, Inc.'s proposed updates to their Transmission Delivery Charge tariff, according to Docket No. 25-EKCE-359-TAR. Evergy filed its application for tariff updates on March 20, 2025. Subsequently, CURB, citing its statutory mandate to represent residential and small commercial ratepayers, pe  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 28 -- The Kansas Court of Appeals issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Kansas Court of Appeals to hear oral argument at Emporia State University TOPEKA--A three-judge panel from the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral argument Tuesday, April 8, at Emporia State University in Emporia. The public is invited to attend. The panel will hear two cases starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Web Room in Memorial Union. Judge Amy Cline will serve as presiding j  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 28 -- The Kansas Court of Appeals issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Kansas Court of Appeals to hear oral argument at Pittsburg State University TOPEKA--A three-judge panel from the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral argument Tuesday, April 8, at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg. The public is invited to attend. The panel will hear oral arguments in two cases starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Sharon Kay Dean Recital Hall in McCray Hall. C  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 28 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU Engineering department to host 75th Annual Environmental Engineering Conference LAWRENCE -- On April 16, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering within the University of Kansas School of Engineering will host experts in the field of environmental engineering for a conference exploring the latest developments. "This year's theme, 'Preparing to Meet Tomorrow's Challenges,' emph  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, March 28 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: * * * Two K-State professors receive one of U.S. science's highest distinctions Eduard Akhunov, Bimal Paul selected as 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows By Rafael Garcia Kansas State University researchers Eduard Akhunov and Bimal Paul have been selected as 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows in recognition of their significant contributions t  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, March 28 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Union Pacific and Jaguar Transport Holding LLC Primed for Growth in Kansas City New lease agreement supports regional business growth Union Pacific Railroad announced today it has entered into an agreement with Jaguar Transport Holdings LLC to provide short line rail service in the Central Industrial District in Kansas City, a move that will enhance customer service and support regional econ  more