OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, Dec. 4 -- Black and Veatch issued the following news release: * * * Alaska Railbelt Reliability Council selects Black & Veatch to lead first-ever regionwide energy plan guiding power reliability for three quarters of Alaskans * The Alaska Railbelt Reliability Council (RRC) has selected Black & Veatch to develop the Railbelt's first-ever systemwide Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) -- a comprehensive, long-term strategy for ensuring that the power system serving most Alask  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Chair Laura Kelly Statement on Governor Tina Kotek Running for Reelection * DGA Chair Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly released the following statement on Oregon Governor Tina Kotek running for reelection: "Governor Kotek has been working hard to deliver for Oregon reducing homelessness by building new shelter beds and increasing access to addiction and mental health services, lowering costs, expanding a  more

EMPORIA, Kansas, Dec. 5 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: * * * ESU Faculty Develops One-Of-A-Kind Science Lab Manual for Visually Impaired Students Innovative resource brings hands-on science to all learners for just $20. * Emporia State University associate professor Erika Martin, in collaboration with Whitney Davidson, has released "The Adapted Biology Lab Manual," an innovative and affordable digital resource designed to make science accessible, and enjoyable, for h  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 5 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2025: * * * Kansas District Magistrate Judges Association elects officers The Kansas District Magistrate Judges Association recently elected its officers for 2026 during an annual statewide conference for judges. District Magistrate Judge Rebecca Stewart, Chautauqua County, was elected president of the organization. Chautauqua County is in the 14th Judicial District, which is composed of Chautauqu  more

WICHITA, Kansas, Dec. 4 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Meet Justin Salmans, Textron Aviation's new senior vice president, Supply Chain * As a company, we take pride in designing and delivering the best aviation experience for our customers. Today, the company announced that Justin Salmans is returning to Textron Aviation to serve as senior vice president, Supply Chain. In his new role, Justin will be responsible  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * New elevation maps from Kansas Geological Survey illustrate state's varied topography * LAWRENCE Two new maps from the Kansas Geological Survey, based at the University of Kansas, tell the story of how geology and other natural features interact to form the unique and varied landscapes found across Kansas and offer a visual illustration that the state is not as flat as people believe. "Surface Topography   more