WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Chair Laura Kelly Statement on Republicans' Government Shut Down * Today, DGA Chair Kansas Governor Laura Kelly released the following statement on Republicans' decision to shut down the government rather than bring down health care costs: "Last night, President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress chose to shut down the government and force millions of Americans off their health insurance i  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Unveils ESPN on ABC Lineup for 2025-26 Women's and Men's College Basketball Seasons, Featuring 11 Marquee Matchups * * Valentine's Day slate showcases Kansas-Iowa State and Kentucky-Florida men's doubleheader, plus No. 1 South Carolina at No. 5 LSU women's matchup in primetime ESPN has unveiled its ESPN on ABC lineup for the 2025-26 women's and men's college bas  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU achieves record-high enrollment for second straight year By Joe Monaco For the second consecutive year, the University of Kansas has achieved its highest overall enrollment in history, according to annual data released today. KU's overall enrollment has grown 1.3% -- or 399 students -- to 31,169, eclipsing the previous all-time mark of 30,770 set last year. This includes a 1.2% increase at the Lawrence   more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 2 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Sciences president to address 'State of Science in America' at K-State Marcia McNutt to deliver President's Distinguished Lecture on Oct. 21 * Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of Sciences, will examine America's scientific leadership and the future of innovation during Kansas State University's President's Distinguished Lecture Series at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the K  more

WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 1 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Textron Aviation champions small business success with Aero-Mach Labs recognition * Representatives of Textron Aviation, Textron Aviation Defense, Aero-Mach Labs and the Small Business Administration celebrate the 2025 Subcontractor of the Year award. Textron Aviation is committed to fostering strong relationships with small businesses across the U.S., rec  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Dole Archives awards 2025 research fellowship and travel grants, launches new educational grant program By Jackson DeAndrea The Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archives and Special Collections has awarded grants to researchers and educators that support travel and educational program development, all of which expands usage of the archival collections of Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole at the Robert J. Dole Instit  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Law Review Symposium to discuss State Constitutions in Times of Federal Uncertainty By Casey Bacot State constitutions are a powerful source of individual rights and are becoming increasingly important in American jurisprudence. On Oct. 17, the Kansas Law Review's 2025 Symposium will bring together leading academics and practitioners to explore the role of state constitutional litigation in advancing civ  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Lawrence creatives among recipients of 2025 Rocket Grants for community-driven art projects By Jennifer Talbott Charlotte Street and the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas have announced the 10 recipients of the 2025-2026 Rocket Grants awards, a re-granting program of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The program supports inventive, public-facing work in nontraditional spaces an  more