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Local Governments Attractive Targets for Hackers and Are Ill-prepared
President Joe Biden on March 21 warned that Russian cyberattacks on U.S. targets are likely, though the government has not identified a specific threat. Biden urged the private sector: “Harden your cyber defenses immediately.” It is a costly fact of…
Residents review Paola’s comprehensive plan draft
The potential future of Paola was on display Thursday, March 24, during a public open house that unveiled a draft of the city’s new comprehensive plan. Maps, charts and statistical information were displayed throughout the gymnasium at the Paola Fire…
A legend is lost in Clearwater: Former city council member, city administrator Yvonne Coon dies March 12
Community legend Yvonne Coon died on March 12 at the age of 87.“Mom was a great mother of three, David, Donald and Belinda,” said Yvonne’s son, David. “She loved family, friends, singing in the choir and her favorite city –…
‘It takes a village’: Community walk in Kansas City, Kansas, draws police and residents
Karl Oakman looked out at a crowd of about 200 people gathered Saturday morning at Mt. Zion Church in Kansas City, Kansas, and felt proud that a “peace walk” hosted by the police department had drawn such a large gathering.…
Geneseo says ‘space ships welcome’ with hopes of becoming the UFO capital of Kansas
In the Rice County town of Geneseo, population 200, there is a sign at the entrance of the city museum beckoning visitors. All kinds of visitors. "Space Ships Welcome." Welcome to Geneseo, where a movement is underway to name the…
Munis end rough week with yields rising double digits on short end
Municipal yields rose Friday to close out a rough week, with the short end of the curve again seeing the brunt of the damage, with double-digit cuts to triple-A scales. U.S. Treasuries yields rose another 14-15 basis points on the…
Western Kansas’ lack of arts opportunities deters young people from living on the plains
Garden City saw a weekend packed with theater performances from the local high school and community college in late February. Audiences were treated to productions of “Godspell” and “Crimes of the Heart”, but they had to choose between the two:…
Overland Park clears way for $440K in federal funds to improve 4 city parks
Overland Park’s long-term plan will soon include improvements to more than $400,000 worth of improvements to four public parks in the north of the city. At its Monday meeting, the Overland Park City Council approved an amendment to the city’s Community…
Wichita Monitoring Multiple Water Leaks, But Says Service is Not Threatened
The City of Wichita said Thursday that it is repairing two leaks near the water treatment plant. The city said there are two leaks in a 42″ water main pipe between the Hess pump station at 1601 Museum Blvd and…
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