WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Helps Secure Grants for Kansas Law Enforcement to Combat Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault * Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that Kansas has been awarded more than $2.6 million in federal funding to strengthen services and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Specifically, the federal investment will be used to support law enforcement, enhance prosecu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Highlights Real-World Costs of Reckless Tariffs at Kansas Manufacturer * KANSAS CITY, KS -- Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited Ultra-Tech Aerospace, a local manufacturer hit hard by President Trump's reckless tariffs that have raised the cost of critical equipment and strained operations. Davids toured the facility, met with workers, and discussed bipartisan trade solutions that pr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Marks 90th Anniversary of Social Security, Vows to Protect Benefits for Kansans * OVERLAND PARK, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined Kansans and advocates at AARP's Social Security 90th Anniversary Celebration to highlight her efforts to strengthen the program and push back against extreme Republican attacks that threaten the retirement security of millions. "Kansans have paid  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration is reviewing an application from Catalent CTS LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, to become a registered importer of controlled substances for clinical trials. The company seeks to import a group of substances, including Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid, Marihuana, Marihuana Extract, and Tetrahydrocannabinols. The company's intent is to use these substances as bulk and dosage unit products to support clinical studies  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 22 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Defending National Champion Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) Tops Preseason Men's Golf Top 25 * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Defending national champion Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) is the No. 1 team in the preseason edition of the 2025-26 NAIA Men's Golf Coaches' Top 25, beginning a nine-month season that will culminate in mid-May, at TPC Deere Run, in the 2026 NAIA Men's G  more

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 23 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Football game connects universities for academic collaboration, exchange The presidents of Iowa State University, Kansas State University and University College Dublin signed a memorandum of cooperation and understanding Aug. 22 to establish an academic exchange program and foster research collaboration between the three colleges of veterinary medicine. The agreement follows a two-day One Health and Ag Tec  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 23 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State students gain global perspective through Ireland study abroad program Faculty-led program in Dublin connects classroom learning with Ireland's history, culture and community life. By Emily Boragine Kansas State University students are broadening their horizons this summer through KSU in Ireland: Sports and Leadership, a faculty-led study abroad program designed to integrate classroom study with im  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Kansas Highway Patrol, Troop I, Motor Carrier Assistance Program/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing its concerns about proposed revisions to the DataQ system, which is integral for managing inspection-related requests. The letter highlights KHP's established procedures and calls for the retention of state authority over DataQ requests, arguing that local exp  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 23 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * A commitment to collaborate At the One Health Ag Tech Summit in Ireland, K-State, Iowa State and University College Dublin sign veterinary medicine partnership. By Jennifer Tidball Kansas State University, Iowa State University and University College Dublin are building veterinary medicine partnerships and creating global academic and research collaborations among the three organizations. The presidents   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 22 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Keiser (Fla.) Claims No. 1 in Preseason Women's Golf Coaches Top 25 * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Keiser (Fla.) will begin the 2025-26 season as the No. 1-ranked team in the 2025-26 NAIA Women's Golf Coaches' Top 25, edging defending national champion British Columbia by a single point in the preseason edition of the rating. The rating begins the march  more

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Aug. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on Aug. 22, 2025: * * * Two Charged with Methamphetamine Conspiracy KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Earlier this week, a federal indictment was unsealed charging Kurbin Menaugh, 36, and Robert Terry, 44, with drug related offenses. The indictment was unsealed following the arrest and initial appearance of Menaugh. The indictment alleges that in early September 2021, Men  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * AI can imitate morality without actually possessing it, new philosophy study finds Can artificial intelligence truly exhibit morality? Currently, the field of AI ethics is debating whether these machines should be treated as moral agents capable of making ethical decisions. "We are now asking, 'If these systems can act like human beings who are moral agents, then maybe these systems are moral age  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 22 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Women's Volleyball Heats Up After Week One * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- The 2025 NAIA Women's Volleyball season is underway. After one week of competition, teams are settling into new rhythms that they hope to build on in pursuit of the Red Banner. Week 1 Recap, Highlights and Game Results Huntington (Ind.) has won all five of its matches to start t  more