BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 24 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: ESPN Events today announced the matchups for the 2024 Vegas Showdown, a men's college basketball event which will be played on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The doubleheader will feature Top 10 powers Duke vs. Kansas, along with Furman vs. Seattle. As part of the Vegas Showdown, on the weekend following the doubleheader in Las Vegas, Seattle will play Duke in Durh  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 24 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce partner Josh Levy has been included in BizTimes Milwaukee's Notable Leaders in Law Class of 2024. Levy, co-leader of the Husch Blackwell's Construction & Design practice, helps clients navigate the complex challenges faced in the construction industry. He founded the firm's Construction Academy, which serves as a resource for attorneys, clien  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 23 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on May 22, 2024: * * * 24-GIMM-759-KHP Docket Type: KHP - Kansas Highway Patrol Violations Docket Description: In the Matter of the Investigation of Kelvin Shepard d/b/a John XXL Date Filed: 05/22/2024 * * * 24-KNBP-762-TAR Docket Type: TAR - Tariff Docket Description: Application for NuStar Pipeline Operating Partnership L.P Date Filed: 05/22/2024 * * * 24-TRAM-760-UCR Docket Type: UCR - UCR  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 24 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $6.65 million in federal funds will go to 10 rural projects to increase the safety and efficiency of local roadways. The effort is part of the Kansas Department of Transportation's High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program. "Our rural roads are important to the local and state economy," Governor Laura Kelly said. "Programs like this enable commerce to fl  more

SALINA, Kansas, May 24 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: It has been a spectacular year at Kansas Wesleyan, filled with new facilities, on-field successes and academic laurels. The latest accomplishment came Thursday, as the university announced that the Power of AND fundraising campaign had exceeded the $40 million mark. One of the linchpins of this portion of the campaign was April's Scholarship Gala, which saw more than $2.7 million raised. The university has   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 24 -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news on May 23, 2024: Lockton, the world's largest privately held independent insurance brokerage, today announced that Brendan Fitzpatrick has joined the firm's Cyber & Technology Practice as the new Vice President, Cyber Risk Consultant. Fitzpatrick brings to Lockton nearly 15 years of experience as an advisor on cybersecurity improvement planning and operational resilience. He has previously held senior cybe  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 24 -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kansas has been selected by the State of Kansas as one of three managed care organizations to administer KanCare, the statewide Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program, effective Jan. 1, 2025. UnitedHealthcare was already serving KanCare beneficiaries, and will continue to work closely with the state, providers and community-based organizations to expand access to  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 24 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release: The 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Zelda Schlotterbeck to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Woodson County. Schlotterbeck's new position will be effective on her swearing-in. She currently serves as Woodson County Attorney. The 31st Judicial District is composed of Allen, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson counties. District magistrate judge appointment process To be considere  more