ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 16 -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, issued the following news release: * * * Ameren Lineworkers Saddle Up for the International Lineman's Rodeo Teams from Missouri and Illinois set to compete in multiday competition showcasing skills and teamwork * Dozens of Ameren lineworkers, apprentices and judges will travel to the 41st annual International Lineman's Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kansas, later this week. Often dubbed the "Lineman Olympics," this hig  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Kansas Republicans Meeting with Trump To Plot Redistricting Scheme * DCCC spokesperson Lindsay Reilly released the following statement after Kansas Republicans were invited to the White House to discuss rigging the congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections. "Kansas Republicans are making it clear they work for themselves and their D.C. party bosses, not for   more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Judge Keith Whitney to retire from 16th Judicial District District Magistrate Judge Keith Whitney will retire November 4 after serving 29 years in the 16th Judicial District. The 16th Judicial District is composed of Clark, Comanche, Ford, Gray, Kiowa, and Meade counties. Whitney was appointed in 1996 by Governor Bill Graves and then was elected the next year. Whitney said he felt a  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State researchers aim to reduce gluten allergenicity in wheat Technology could lead to celiac-safe wheat without sacrificing bread quality At a glance: Kansas State University researchers and the state's farmers are putting their collective support behind a project to reduce the allergenicity of gluten in wheat, while maintaining the grain's ability for bread and other products. By Pat Melgares, K-State  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Alysia Starkey inducted into Kansas Aviation Museum Hall of Fame How the K-State Salina CEO and dean's innovative vision has impacted the region and led her to hall of fame recognition SALINA - As Kansas State University Salina has experienced historic growth, its leader is being recognized for her innovative influence in successfully transforming the campus into a national leader of aerospace and technolo  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Retired district court administrator to serve as honorary bailiff for Supreme Court special session in Maize A year before she retired in 2021, district court administrator Ellen House faced an operational challenge unlike anything the courts had seen before. House said she's proud of how the 18th Judicial District overcame the many obstacles created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 18t  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 13 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * A new tick appears in Kansas, but fighting it is a familiar mission for K-State Veterinary diagnosticians help producers stay informed as Kansas confirms live presence of Asian longhorned tick By Kelsey Stremel, College of Agriculture, stremelk@k-state.edu There's an emerging threat to Kansas cattle and human health, but one that experts at Kansas State University are prepared to monitor, diagnose and cou  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Author Margaret Renkl to give fall 2025 Spencer Lecture By Emily Ryan Bestselling author Margaret Renkl will present the Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture for the University of Kansas in conversation with Megan Kaminski, poet and KU professor of environmental studies. The event, sponsored by The Commons, will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at Liberty Hall. Free tickets are now available for the event, which will be  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * History of Japan's signature beverage sake shared in new book By Jon Niccum In 2024, the Japanese government successfully petitioned UNESCO to declare the venerable process of sake brewing an "intangible cultural heritage." But the history of sake itself is largely unknown to most people outside of Japan. "Like sushi, it's one of the touchstones of Japanese cuisine," said Eric Rath, professor of history  more