LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 'News Desert U' book explores what happens when 'universities own the news' * LAWRENCE -The United States has lost more than 3,000 newspapers in the last 20 years. In most cases, those outlets are simply gone. A new book co-written by a University of Kansas professor of journalism examines what happens when universities step in to serve news deserts and what it means when "universities own the news," acc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * As Tariffs from Canada Go Into Effect, Rosen Releases Statement on Trump's Trade War Hurting Nevada Economy * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, as Canada's retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States go into effect, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement about the harmful impact of Donald Trump's trade policies. Canada is Nevada's second-largest export market, with Nevada exporting $1.6 billi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposal to Loosen Safeguards for Weapons Made for Federal Government Contracts * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to withdraw a proposal that could allow more machine guns, silencers, and destructive device  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health research points to better Alzheimer's blood test * SUN CITY, Ariz. (Sept. 8, 2026) - New findings from a study led by Banner Health have identified a more precise way to detect Alzheimer's disease-related brain changes using a routine blood draw -a step toward earlier, easier and more accessible Alzheimer's diagnosis. Published recently in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Jou  more

PASADENA, California, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Fast Radio Bursts Poised to Help with Biggest Cosmic Mysteries The future Deep Synoptic Array will catch tens of thousands of FRBs, enhancing the power of this cosmology tool - Intense, brief flashes of radio light called fast radio bursts (FRBs) travel across billions of light-years to reach Earth, passing through a fog of matter along the way. The bursts' origins are unclear   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against the City and County of San Francisco * Federal agency seeks court order compelling municipality to produce information related to a charge of DEI-related discrimination SAN FRANCISCO -The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today the filing of a federal court action to enforce an administrative subpoena issued ag  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Begins Final Phase of Post-Fire Battery Cleanup at Moss Landing * Crews begin building demolition and processing of remaining batteries for disposal MOSS LANDING, Calif. (Sept. 8, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the start of the final phase of battery cleanup at Vistra's battery energy storage facility in Moss Landing, California, following the Jan  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 7 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Fralick's Record: Opposing the ACA and Food Assistance Protections, Supporting Trump, and Never Trying a Criminal Case * "Guzman Fralick also said she still opposes the Affordable Care Act... Asked if there were any lawsuits against Trump that did not benefit Nevadans, Fralick referred to one that sought to keep funding flowing for food stamps during the government shutdown" - Nevada Independen  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 8 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * From Nightclubs to the Archives: The 'Exotic Dancer' Magazine Collection * For an industry that couldn't always advertise in the phone book, Exotic Dancer left behind a remarkable paper trail. Launched in 1991 as the Exotic Dancer Directory, the publication provided the first comprehensive national directory of gentlemen's clubs, connecting businesses across the country before search eng  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities (San Francisco, CA)--As DHS continues its campaign to deport millions of people, the role of state and local law enforcement agencies remains central to its mass detention and deportation project. Years ago, involvement with ICE was primarily  more

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Sept. 8 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Indiana State University Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees * Indiana State University is proud to recognize Joe Evelo, Rachel Leslie, and Steve Zink as the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. Honored for their professional achievements and commitment to their communities, this year's recipients will also lead the Blue and White Homecoming Parade as Grand Marshals. "Joe Evelo,   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 8 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Nevada Democrats Mobilize Volunteers Across the State During a Labor Day Weekend of Action * This weekend, NV Dems mobilized organizers and volunteers across Nevada as part of our Labor Day Weekend of Action. Volunteers knocked doors, made phone calls, and sent texts in congressional districts across the state, reaching out to tens of thousands of Nevada voters. At Congressman Steven Horsford's  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 8 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Kicks Off "Doormat for Donald" Tour With Actual Doormats for Joe Lombardo * Kicking off our "Doormat for Donald" tour, NV Dems is offering Joe Lombardo some interior design support with new doormats for Trump to wipe his feet on before he walks all over the governor. Since Lombardo already spent $25 million of taxpayer money on new office furniture, we thought this doormat would be a ch  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Wins Back-to-Back FBS Games * Tarleton State traveled to the state of Ohio for the first time since 1991 and faced FBS-member Bowling Green for the first time. The Texans walked away with a 20-13 victory, their second straight against an FBS opponent after upsetting Army in double overtime, 30-27, in 2025. Tarleton State remains No. 5 in this week's AFCA FCS Co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate David Flippo for Nevada's Second District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Candidate David Flippo for Nevada's Second District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American business  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Upskilling for library workers * CHICAGO -Many of today's libraries and their workers are facing a skills crisis. By some estimates, an employee's current skills are only relevant for a maximum of five years, but other estimates put the longevity of current skills at only 18 months. Though it's crucial that library workers continuously upskill and reskill to keep up w  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 8 -- Western Nevada College posted the following news: * * * WNC Child Development Center Earns Best of Carson City Honor for Ninth Consecutive Year * Western Nevada College's Child Development Center staff celebrates its ninth consecutive Best of Carson City Award with cake on Aug. 31.. Consistent care, early learning and a commitment to families continue to distinguish Western Nevada College's Child Development Center, which has once again been named Carson City  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 8 -- Western Nevada College posted the following news: * * * WNC Foundation's Golf for Education Tournament Nearing * WNC Foundation's Golf for Education fundraising tournament supports workforce development in Northern Nevada. The Western Nevada College Foundation will tee up student success this fall with its 27th Annual Golf for Education Tournament, set for Friday, Sept. 25, at Toiyabe Golf Club. The annual tournament brings together community members, busine  more