WICHITA, Kansas, Sept. 26 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Birddog community celebrates 75th anniversary with fly-in at Textron Aviation * Textron Aviation recently welcomed over 100 members of the International Birddog Association (IBDA) to its East Campus to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the iconic Cessna L-19/O-1 Birddog. The event honored the aircraft's enduring legacy and the people who have kept its stor  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Medicare Open Enrollment in Kansas, 2026 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) offers seniors, people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and people with disabilities several insurance options, including Medicare Fee-for-Service, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare prescription drug plans. The costs an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Column Details How Tax Cuts Will Deliver Immediate Benefits to Americans During 2026 Tax Season * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) published a column in the Derby Informer on how the Working Families Tax Cuts will benefit all Americans immediately and going forward once the 2025 tax filing season begins in 2026. Read the column here or below. OPINION: How the summer's tax cuts benefit yo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * In Kansas City, Secretary Rollins Speaks on State of Farm Economy, Announces Suite of Actions to Support American Farmers * (Kansas City, MO, September 25, 2025) - Today, in Kansas City at the Agriculture Outlook Forum, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins spoke on the current state of the farm economy in the United States and addressed the ways President Trump is supporting America  more

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Jury Convicts Kansas City Man of Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., man was convicted by a federal jury for his role in drug trafficking and the illegal possession of firearms. Brandon R. Haywood, 47, was found guilty on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, of one count each of possession with inten  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * New K-State institute equips Kansas educators to prepare students for financial success Kansas State University has established the Institute for Financial Education and Prosperity, a comprehensive initiative designed to support educators across Kansas in teaching financial literacy skills that high school students will need as they transition into the workforce and adult financial responsibilities. The i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * State of Kansas Announces Plans to Develop Application for the Rural Health Transformation Fund * WASHINGTON - The State of Kansas initiated an application for the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, which was created in the Reconciliation Bill to direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to work with states to identify the root challenges facing rural health prov  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * The Army Management Staff College transforms the Civilian Education System in contact * FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas - As part of the Army Transformation Initiative, the Army Management Staff College is realigning and reforming Army Civilian Professional education. While several course changes go into effect on Oct. 1, 2025, the Civilian Education System wil  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * New guide helps educators build critical AI literacy By Jon Niccum Few concepts are more provocative or intimidating than "artificial intelligence." For certain professions, it represents a harbinger of total change. This is especially true in the realm of education. But while much of the focus has been devoted to students' perspective of AI, two professors are finding ways for educators to interrogate,   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Women's Volleyball Reaches Halfway Mark in 2025 Season * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Dive into the seventh edition of the NAIA Women's Volleyball notebook with top matches, player achievements and more. At the halfway point of the season, teams continue to battle to make their postseason dreams come true. Surprises are handed out, upsets are still hap  more