LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 9 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 2026 KU microbiology graduate Lauren Reimer awarded KU Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship * LAWRENCE -Lauren Reimer, a 2026 University of Kansas graduate in microbiology, is the winner of this year's James Blackiston Memorial Graduate Fellowship from the KU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. Reimer, of Carrollton, Missouri, won $1,500 and is the chapter's nominee for a national Phi Kappa Phi fellowship. While pursuing her  more

ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid * June 9, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * BTA Announces AI Readiness Workshop Starting July 15 * The Business Technology Association (BTA) has launched a new online workshop designed to help office technology dealers turn artificial intelligence (AI) into a revenue-generating advisory service. The BTA AI Readiness Assessment Workshop, beginning July 15, will be led by West McDonald of GoWest.ai and held via Micr  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * BTA Announces New Coaches' Corner Workshop for e-automate Users * To help office technology dealers gain practical insights from some of the industry's most experienced e-automate consultants, the Business Technology Association (BTA) has launched Coaches' Corner, a new series of four monthly online workshops beginning Aug. 12. Presented by industry experts Dondra Bott,   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Canon U.S.A. Launches imageFORCE C3100 & 4100 Series A3 MFPs * Canon U.S.A. Inc. has announced the strategic expansion of its premier imageFORCE printer portfolio with the launch of the new imageFORCE C3100 Series and imageFORCE 4100 Series A3 multifunction printers (MFPs). Building on the momentum of the previous models of the innovative imageFORCE platform, the new ser  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Chicago anesthesiologist elected to AMA Board of Trustees * CHICAGO - The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest physician organization, today announced the election of Chicago-based anesthesiologist Tripti C. Kataria, MD, MPH, MBA, to its Board of Trustees. "Medicine is at an inflection point, and I am honored to be elected to the AMA Board of Truste  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN TO BRING COMPREHENSIVE LIVE COVERAGE OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP * June 9th, 2026 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - (June 9, 2026) - CNN will bring live, in-depth and multiplatform coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest ever staged, showcasing the network's unparalleled, expansive global reach as CNN journalists in cities and countries across the world deliver up-to-the-minute news, analysis and athlete in  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * ConnectWise Unveils Industry's First Predictive Intelligence Platform to Lead the Era of Predictive IT * ConnectWise has unveiled the future of IT operations with the introduction of the industry's first purpose-built System of Action for the era of Predictive IT -the ConnectWise Platform -an AI-native operational platform that unifies PSA, RMM, cybersecurity, automation  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Crexendo Recognized for AI Innovation as CAIRO Wins 2026 CUSTOMER Product of the Year Award * Crexendo Inc. has announced that its Crexendo AI Receptionist/Orchestrator (CAIRO) has been named a winner of the 2026 CUSTOMER Product of the Year Award presented by CUSTOMER magazine. The CUSTOMER Product of the Year Awards recognizes the most innovative technologies that ar  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Statement After Voting Against Partisan Budget That Fails to Lower Costs for Families * Bill Does Not Block Taxpayer-Funded Ballrooms or Slush Fund for Presidential Allies WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after voting against a partisan budget bill that uses taxpayer dollars for controversial immigration enforcement instead of lowering  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Epson Expands Commercial Display Lineup With Its First All-in-One dvLED Displays Powered by COB Technology for the U.S. & Latin America * As the demand for large-format visual experiences accelerate, more organizations are turning to direct view LED displays for their vivid, high-impact capabilities, particularly in bright, high ambient light environments. At the same ti  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to Provide Expansive News and Information Coverage of World Cup 2026 * * 17 Former World Cup players join ESPN's English- and Spanish-language team * ESPN FC and ESPN Deportes to deliver daily World Cup news, analysis and studio programming throughout the tournament * Original digital features with The Food Network's chef Bobby Flay, improv comedian and rapp  more

EMPORIA, Kansas, June 10 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: * * * ESU's Mobilizing Literacy Initiative receives $2.5 million Jones Trust grant Emporia State University's long-standing commitment to advancing childhood literacy in Lyon, Osage and Coffey counties has been strengthened by a generous $2.5 million grant recently received from the Walter S. & Evan C. Jones Testamentary Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee. Through the efforts of faculty from The Teachers Colle  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * First Citizens Bank Announces New Leaders in Equipment Finance * First Citizens Bank has announced that industry veterans Ed Littleton and Amber Olmsted have joined its Equipment Finance Group. Littleton, based in Jacksonville, is the new head of asset management and Olmsted, based in Georgia, is senior vice president of inventory finance. Both report to Rod Versteegh, h  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Celebrates Senate Passage of Bill Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to North Platte Canteen * WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator Deb Fischer's (R-NE) legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals who volunteered or contributed to the North Platte Canteen during World War II. "This is the highest honor Congress can bestow upon civilians o  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, June 9 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * Four advisers recognized in spring 2026 Adviser Photography Contest * The Journalism Education Association hosted the spring 2026 JEA Adviser Photography Contest from May 18-29. This themed contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding photojournalism amongst student media advisers. The theme for the spring contest was "Take a Break." Ten advisers entered this con  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has opened a public comment period on a proposed consent agreement tied to Ascension Health Alliance's planned acquisition of Ambulatory TopCo LLC, Nashville, Tennessee. The agency said the settlement is intended to address competition concerns linked to the approximately $3.9 billion transaction. Ascension, St. Louis, Missouri, and AmSurg operate outpatient surgical facilities in multiple markets across the U.S. The FTC alleges the pr  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Fujifilm Launches Flagship REVORIA PRESS PC2120 * FUJIFILM North America Corp.'s Business Innovation Division has announced the launch of REVORIA PRESS PC2120. The PC2120 is the flagship model in the REVORIA PRESS series for high-end professional printing. Building on the success of the REVORIA PRESS PC1120, PC2120 represents the next generation of print technology, in  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following information for a field hearing entitled "Examining the Structure of the Federal Reserve System" at 11 a.m. on June 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City: Witnesses * Mr. Thomas Hoenig, Distinguished Senior Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University * Ms. Esther George, Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City * Mr. Gary Kelly, Deputy Chair, Board of Directors, Federal Res  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * HP Recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Management Tools * HP Inc. has announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools. The report evaluates vendors based on their completeness of vision and ability to execute in the evolving digital  more

MOLINE, Illinois, June 10 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * John Deere Introduces New 5E 3-Cylinder Utility Tractor With eHydro(TM) Transmission, Prioritizing Operator Simplicity and Versatility Tractor upgrades give customers easy control and improved efficiency on any operation - OLATHE, Kansas -- John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the newest 5E 3-Cylinder tract  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * June 18 BTA Webinar to Focus on AI Readiness Assessments * The 222nd webinar in BTA's Building My Business Webinar Series is scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, June 18. The webinar, "AI Readiness Assessments: The New Growth Opportunity for BTA Dealers," will be presented by West McDonald, founder and partner of GoWest.ai. This webinar will focus on the growing v  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 9 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Law Veterans Legal Support Clinic to host suicide prevention and wellness program for veterans and first responders * LAWRENCE - The Veterans Legal Support Clinic at the University of Kansas School of Law will host a free "Lunch and Learn" program focused on suicide prevention, de-escalation techniques and personal wellness planning for veterans and their family members, law enforcement officers and firs  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Senate Democrats: Trump's Staffing Cuts at Key USDA Services Threaten Rapid Response to New World Screwworm, Rural Communities, Food Safety, and Public Health Nationwide * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led his Senate Democratic colleagues to sound the alarm over the Trump Administration's staff cuts at critical U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies that  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * National Science Teaching Association Welcomes New Board and Leadership Council Members MCLEAN, Va. -- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the newest members of its Board of Directors, as well as the members comprising its Leadership Council. "At NSTA, strong leadership is essential to advancing excellence and innovation in science edu  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $18.5 Million to Conserve Grasslands and Support Ranching Communities Across the Great Plains * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced nearly $18.5 million in grants to protect vital grassland habitat across the Great Plains while also strengthening ranching operations and communities. The 26 grants announced today  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces Resolution Supporting Efforts to Prevent IRGC Infiltrating the 2026 World Cup * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced a resolution expressing support for the State Department's efforts to prevent the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from embedding operatives within the Iranian National Football Delegation during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in th  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 9 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Research examines how asexual, aromantic individuals view intimacy to improve education, counseling * LAWRENCE -When people talk about asexual or aromantic people, they tend to define them as people without interest in sex or romance in a traditional sense, lacking something society assumes most people inherently possess. While it is known that the population does have relationships and builds connections w  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Urges the Senate to Confirm Tony Mattivi as U.S. District Judge for Kansas * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) spoke on the Senate floor yesterday in support of the nomination of Tony Mattivi to serve as a United States District Judge for the District of Kansas. The Senate is scheduled to hold a final confirmation vote later today. "During the White House's selection process t  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Only Republicans Care About Keeping Your Family Safe * Senator Marshall Joins Pete Mundo on KCMO Radio Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined KCMO Radio's Mundo in the Morning to discuss how to eradicate the New World Screwworm, the SAVE America Act, upcoming Republican legislative priorities, confirming Tony Mattivi, and KCMO Radio expanding to Topeka.  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: We Are Prepared to Protect the American Beef Supply * Senator Marshall Joins Bloomberg Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Bloomberg's Balance of Power with Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz to discuss eradicating the New World Screwworm, addressing rising costs in the agriculture sector, the confirmation of Todd Blanche, FISA, and another reconciliation   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 9 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Statewide partnership to help improve literacy rates evaluates school readiness, educator training * LAWRENCE -From small, rural districts across the state of Kansas to complex districts in major population centers, improving statewide literacy can't follow a one-size-fits-all mandate or approach. That's one of the initial conclusions of researchers at the University of Kansas who have partnered with the   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release: * * * USF Names New Athletic Director Brent Blaylock will join the University of San Francisco as athletic director, effective June 9. USF has sought an athletic director since October, when Larry Williams, who held the position from 2022-25, passed away while working out on campus. Blaylock has more than 20 years of experience working in the athletics programs of large state universities  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * War Department Leaders Observe Kansas City's Counter-Drone Preparations Ahead of World Cup * Joint Interagency Task Force 401 recently visited Kansas City, Missouri, to meet with federal, state, and local law enforcement and public safety partners ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The visit highlighted Kansas City's readiness and the interagency coordination required to protect facilities, fan areas and surro  more