U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, on Wednesday introduced a bill to give college athletes greater ability to profit off their names, images and likenesses.

(The Center Square) – Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday issued a new executive order allowing additional health care workers to administer the COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic.

BALDWIN CITY, Kan., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Baker University is proud to honor the hard work, determination, and character it takes to become a Gold Award Girl Scout by offering $1,000 scholarships that are renewable for up to nine semesters.

DEERFIELD, Ill. and LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical Reference Laboratory (CRL), one of the largest privately held clinical testing laboratories in the U.S., and Walgreens today announced that the FDA-authorized CRL Rapid Response COVID-19 Saliva Test is now available through Walgreens Find Care®, a digital health platform available on the Walgreens app and Walgreens.com. Sold under CRL's HealthConfirm® brand, the COVID-19 Saliva Test is non-invasive and highly accurate, offering consumers the convenience of self-collecting the test right in their homes without supervision.

President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan is hurtling towards a vote in Congress, and it’s supported by St. Joseph Mayor Bill McMurray.

LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- City Wide Facility Solutions is celebrating 60 years in business; a milestone the company plans to celebrate all year long.  

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- David Hunter, MBBS, PhD, a renowned clinical researcher and rheumatology expert based in Australia, has joined the scientific leadership of George Clinical, a global scientifically-backed clinical research organization.

(The Center Square) – The Kansas legislature is looking to expand the eligibility requirements in the state's Tax Credit for Low-Income Student Scholarship Program.

MISSION, Kan., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Climate change is an issue that impacts everyone, especially children. The impacts can be seen first-hand, as the planet warms, and human fingerprints are all over the consequences: bigger, stronger hurricanes; deadly heat waves; more intense downpours; and devastating wildfires.

MISSION, Kan., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Making sure your family members get a nutritious start to the day is an important job, and by focusing on a few wholesome ingredients, such as real milk, simple and healthful dishes can quickly become family favorites.

MISSION, Kan., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) After months of unfamiliar restrictions and guidelines, pandemic fatigue is affecting how some Americans protect their health. However, experts warn that diligence is still extremely important because new mutations and variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 are being discovered. The typical cold and flu season also brings added threats to people's health and wellness.

TOPEKA — Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson has created a task force to offer guidance and oversight of school districts’ plans for expenditure of federal funds focused on supporting student learning and student needs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

MISSION, Kan., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) You may have heard of "GMO" foods before, but what you may not know is the science and purpose behind them.

TOPEKA — Southern Lyon County USD 252 Superintendent Mike Argabright has been named to a task force created to "offer guidance and oversight of school districts’ plans for expenditure of federal funds focused on supporting student learning and student needs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic."

Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole announced Thursday that he has Stage 4 lung cancer.

LEAWOOD, Kan., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DEMDACO, a leading gift and décor company, announced today that current CEO Dave Kiersznowski will be stepping down from his role on March 1st, and Co-Founder and Co-Owner Demi Lloyd will become the new CEO at that time.  Lance Hart, who has been President of the company since 2009, will continue to operate the organization on a day-to-day basis.

TOPEKA, Kan., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Students at Baker University School of Nursing have an opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience, all while helping the Topeka and Shawnee County communities battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anyone who has spent a great deal of time at an equestrian center knows a “that girl.” She is often at the barn before anyone else and usually the last to leave. Born with the horse gene, “that girl” is often up for an adventure, always on a horse’s back and never shies away from a challenge. She has the best stories and might even be sporting a bandage or two after the weekend.

Anyone who has spent a great deal of time at an equestrian center knows a “that girl.” She is often at the barn before anyone else and usually the last to leave. Born with the horse gene, “that girl” is often up for an adventure, always on a horse’s back and never shies away from a challenge. She has the best stories and might even be sporting a bandage or two after the weekend.

Anyone who has spent a great deal of time at an equestrian center knows a “that girl.” She is often at the barn before anyone else and usually the last to leave. Born with the horse gene, “that girl” is often up for an adventure, always on a horse’s back and never shies away from a challenge. She has the best stories and might even be sporting a bandage or two after the weekend.

A very young John F. Kennedy, World War II skipper of the small stricken PT 109, showed selfless courage and dogged persistence, saving several crew members after marathon-distance ocean swims. Later this naval war hero would write a Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Profiles in Courage, about individuals who took costly and unpopular stances that were based on integrity over political expediency.

LEAWOOD, Kan., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DEMDACO, a leader in unique designs and artisan gifts online and in stores nationwide, today announced its Lift the Spirit campaign. Stemming from the brand's core mission to lift the spirits of customers in times of celebration, when comfort is needed or just to put a smile on someone's face, DEMDACO's Lift the Spirit campaign puts the possibility to nurture goodness in the hands of its customer.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare insurance provider, is offering individual Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans for 2021, which are now available to Marketplace-eligible consumers during a new Special Enrollment Period (SEP) beginning February 15 and running through May 15, 2021.

(The Center Square) – A proposal to cut Kansas income taxes passed its first vote after the bill’s lofty goals of cutting taxes by over $300 million were moderated.

MISSION, Kan., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) As families ponder Lenten recipes fit for the season with flavorful seafood as a filling protein, one important aspect to take into account is the kid-friendliness of the dish. Offer up a dinnertime delight the whole family can enjoy with shrimp-based options that provide familiar flavors in appetizing ways.

MISSION, Kan., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Over the past year, online shopping has become the norm for all kinds of purchases, from groceries and household essentials to gifts and clothing.

JOLIET, Ill., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The book My First Aid Devices: Mis Primeros Dispositivos de Ayuda was created by Lilliana Sanchez. Lilliana is an author who was born in Colombia. She came to the United States in 1997. Since 2018 she collaborates with Grundy County Health Department, Illinois as a bilingual instructor for Youth Mental Health First Aid in the USA. 

(The Center Square) – The Kansas House is set to debate an income tax cut measure after the state Senate voted Tuesday approved nearly $500 million in taxes.