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Audit: Inadequate IT security at Kansas schools leaves vital information exposed
A legislative audit revealing many school districts are not practicing basic security measures for information technology systems raised eyebrows Tuesday from a panel of legislators. According to the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center, security incidents at schools have increased by 18%…
Hackers demanded $1 million from Pott. Co.
Hackers who gained control of Pottawatomie County computers Sept. 17 demanded a ransom of $1 million, according to County Administrator Chad Kinsley, who released the information Monday afternoon, though the county ultimately paid far less than that. “Following a successful…
Emporia Public Library receives $12,000 grant
The Emporia Public Library has received a grant from Humanities Kansas worth more than $12,000. The SHARP Recovery Grants are awarded to Kansas cultural organizations providing humanities programming that are facing financial difficulty as a result of the ongoing COVID-19…
New data shows Kansas school districts with highest COVID-19 rates among children
Smaller, rural school districts are home to some of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Kansas, new state health department data shows. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday released a new dashboard tracking vaccination rates and COVID-19…
This tiny town got the first big Kansas wind farm 20 years ago. Here’s what happened
“I like them,” said Orville Williams. “They’ve been a very great economic boost for this area.” Williams has lived in Montezuma in Gray County since 1961. He was one of the first people to lease part of his land to…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 1, 2021
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.
To attract convention business, do you need to spend money to make money?
In recent years, even destination cities have had to offer significant incentives, discounts and free rent in order to lure convention and trade show business. ... Wichita isn’t competing with Atlanta and Las Vegas for convention and trade show business,…
A look at Wichita’s past projects, failed sales tax vote
The city’s latest campaign for a sales tax, championed by many of the same downtown boosters behind the Legacy plan, failed in 2014. The $450 million plan would have funded drought-protection and water infrastructure, transit, and street maintenance, but was…
Pottawatomie County fixing systems after ransomware attack
Computer systems are being restored in Pottawatomie County are after hackers launched a ransomware attack on Sept. 17, county officials said Friday. The county resolved the attack by paying less than 10% of the hackers' original demands, County Administrator Chad…
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