MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 22 -- Bombardier, a manufacturer of aircraft and trains, issued the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 Bombardier Proudly Shares the 30th Anniversary of Safety Standdown With an Industry-Wide Gathering in Wichita, Kansas * This year's theme, "Evolution Fueled by Legacy," reminds aviation professionals that sharing the wisdom gained from past experiences can help lead to a safer, more resilient future for generations to follow * Free-to-attend safety se  more

HILLSBORO, Kansas, Sept. 21 -- Tabor College posted the following news: * * * Brown takes second in first-ever Peace Talks contest * Katherine (Classen) Brown received second place in the Peace Talks competition. She is a senior psychology and Biblical and theological studies major from Liberal, Kansas. Her speech was entitled, "The Woman on the Corner: Prostitutes are People too." She chose her topic because she has had a compassion for sex workers since she was in middle school and the u  more

ATCHISON, Kansas, Sept. 21 -- Benedictine College issued the following news: * * * Candidate Status Granted to Proposed Benedictine College School of Osteopathic Medicine * The proposed Benedictine College School of Osteopathic Medicine (BSOM) has been granted Candidate Status by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, received notification from COCA on Sept. 20, 2026. "Achieving Candidate Status is a significant milestone for Ben  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Announces Major Grant for Johnson County Airport Safety Improvements * Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Johnson County Airport Commission with $13,240,851 in federal funding for much-needed upgrades to aging infrastructure at Olathe's New Century AirCenter Airport, the second-busiest airport in Kansas. Funding was made poss  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 Trump Hosts Ribbon Cutting for His Helipad as Prices Continue to Climb Today, as his deadly and costly war with Iran rages on and the national average price for a gallon of gasoline currently stands at $4.48, Donald Trump hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of his new helipad. Trump has spent his presidency focused on building vanity projects, including   more

ATCHISON, Kansas, Sept. 21 -- Benedictine College issued the following news: * * * Fellin Lecture Returns to the Fall with Focus on Wartime Ukraine * The annual Mary L. Fellin Lecture is returning to its usual fall timeframe, coming to Benedictine College with a special presentation on Sunday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m. in O'Malley-McAllister Auditorium on the Atchison, Kansas, campus. The Fellin Endowment Fund sponsors the lecture series, presented each year by the Sisters of Mount St. Scholas  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 22 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Global shortages largely to blame for higher diesel prices, says K-State economist By Pat Melgares, K-State Extension Sept. 21, 2026 Diesel fuel prices are likely to remain high for at least the next year, squeezing farmers' profit margins and eventually hitting consumers in the pocketbook, according to a Kansas State University agricultural economist. Diesel is currently about $2.25 per gallon higher t  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Secures Two Federal Court Wins for Wireless Tower Developers in a Single Day * Husch Blackwell's telecommunications litigation team secured favorable rulings in two separate federal cases on the same day, delivering wins for tower developer clients TowerNorth Development, LLC and The Towers, LLC-a joint venture between Verizon and Vertical Bridge-a  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Strengthens Consumer Financial Services Practice with Regulatory and Fintech Compliance Leader * Husch Blackwell announced today that Kavitha Subramanian has joined the firm's Consumer Financial Services practice. Joining the firm as a member of The Link, Subramanian brings more than 15 years of regulatory compliance and legal risk experience focus  more

QUINCY, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- John Wood Community College issued the following news: * * * Inauguration of Dr. Aron A. Potter as JWCC's Eighth President Set for Oct. 2 September 21, 2026 The inauguration of Dr. Aron A. Potter as the eighth president of John Wood Community College will take place Friday, Oct. 2, at 3:30 p.m. in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium of the Paul Heath Community Education and Fine Arts Center on the Quincy campus. The ceremony will formally install Potter as JWCC's fir  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 21 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU researchers detail successes, challenges of practices to help autistic students transition out of high school * LAWRENCE -Transitioning to life after high school, whether it includes enrolling in college, beginning a career or living more independently, can be a daunting time for any young person, especially autistic students who often need additional supports as they plan for the transition to adult l  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 21 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Theatre & Dance season opens with 'Songs for a New World' * LAWRENCE -Fans of musical theatre in northeast Kansas will soon be able to ride the rhythms, moods and motifs of the University Theatre's season opener, "Songs for a New World," Jason Robert Brown's breakthrough off-Broadway musical. The work is presented as a theatrical song cycle and features performers from the University of Kansas Depart  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 21 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Kyocera Doubles Down on Its Inkjet Technology * Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. is expanding its production inkjet portfolio with the launch of the TASKalfa Pro Tandem, powered by two TASKalfa Pro 15000c engines. Building on the success of the TASKalfa Pro 15000c, which has held the number-one position in the U.S. cut-sheet production inkjet market for five c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * MALDEF APPEALS RULING ENDING REGULAR TUITION FOR UNDOCUMENTED KANSAS STUDENTS Sep 20, 2026 KANSAS CITY, KS --A Latino civil rights organization filed an appeal Friday of a federal court decision ending access to regular tuition rates for students without lawful immigration status who formerly qualified under Kansas law. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educationa  more

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Mike McGlinchey on loss to Chiefs: Broncos must 'flush it as fast as possible' Sep 16, 2026 Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Kansas City Chiefs embarrassed the defending AFC West champion Denver Broncos in Week 1's 31-10 shellacking at Arrowhead Stadium. Denver got bullied in every phase of the game. The offense was in sync for one series the entire game. Bo Nix was rattled, never looking comfortable  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Announces $1 Millon Investment for Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation - today announced a $1 million grant for Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Small Community Air Service Develo  more