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

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 4 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines expands its playbook with added flights and exclusive access to tickets for all FIFA World Cup 26 matches * FORT WORTH, Texas American Airlines is giving customers the perfect assist ahead of FIFA World Cup 26. The airline is making it easier than ever to get to every match with additional flight options, more opportunities to redeem AAdvantag miles for tickets and exclu  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

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 4 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Finding Home in Oz: USC Student Helps Transform a Classic With AI * Suvaditya Mukherjee stared at Judy Garland's angelic face, projected on a 160,000 square foot wraparound screen the size of four football fields. It was the premiere of the "The Wizard of Oz" at the Sphere, the groundbreaking reimagining of the 1939 classic that opened Aug. 28 at the colos  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

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 4 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Mitigate 'Dirty Dozen' dangers on your rangeland * Media Contact: Dean Ruhl | Communications & Media Relations Specialist | 405-744-9152 | dean.ruhl@okstate.edu Are you being a good neighbor? It's a question Dr. Karen Hickman, a professor of natural resource ecology and management and director of the environmental science program in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture, pos  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 4 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide's Charity Challenge kicks off today, runs through January 5 * As presenting sponsor of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, Nationwide invites fans to take part in the Charity Challenge to support the causes championed by their favorite club winners. The challenge runs now through Monday, January 5, 2026. Contest Highlights: * Fans have the option to vote on  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

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Dec. 5 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Northwest Foundation reports successful FY25 with increases in scholarships, total giving Northwest Foundation Inc., the fundraising arm of Northwest Missouri State University, maintained its focus on scholarship funding during Fiscal Year 2025 while raising awareness about the importance of supporting the University and its students. The Foundation secured $6.4 million in total giving  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 4 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Officials in Mexico recognize NMSU's Fabian Garcia * The state of Chihuahua has recognized New Mexico State University horticultural pioneer Fabian Garcia as a "Chihuahuense Distinguido" for his scientific legacy, social contributions and role in the development of commercial agriculture in New Mexico and the region. On Nov. 12, in Chihuahua City, Mauro Parada Munoz, secretary of rural dev  more