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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…
States and cities slow to spend federal pandemic money
As Congress considered a massive COVID-19 relief package earlier this year, hundreds of mayors from across the U.S. pleaded for “immediate action” on billions of dollars targeted to shore up their finances and revive their communities. Now that they've received…
Derby holding ‘park hop’ through early November
Encouraging visitation of its more than 30 parks, the city is holding the Derby Park Hop from Oct. 5 through Nov. 5. Individuals who visit the 10 participating parks will receive a Derby Proud prize and be entered for a…
Edgerton discusses solar facility zoning
A proposed utility-scale solar facility was discussed by the Edgerton City Council at a work session Sept. 23. Johnson County is currently updating their comprehensive plan and zoning regulations to address utility-scale utility providers. NextEra Energy is considering a future…
Gardner planning commission meets discusses billboard regulations
The off site signage land development code amendment was tabled for further discussion and vote at the Sept. 27 meeting. Commission members said they needed more information and time to decide height requirements for billboards after hearing from citizens at the public…
Area history comes alive in Baxter Springs
Community members and history buffs alike brought the area's past into the present. "We think history is important, we think people should know the real history of what happened here in the Civil War," says Larry Rhodes, 22nd Arkansas Unit…
Kansas schools settle natural gas lawsuit
Several Kansas schools have settled in a lawsuit against a natural gas company over high energy costs during the February freeze. Many schools signed onto a class action lawsuit against Symmetry Energy Solutions after the February price spike. ... Last…
September U.S. employment report, coming Friday, is expected to show whether people who had exited the job market during the pandemic are ready to return
Many economists would welcome a small rise in the unemployment rate. They are troubled by the rate’s swift decline from its pandemic peak because it partly reflects a lack of job seekers—effectively limiting the amount of fuel in the economy’s…
Garden City Finance Director calls it a career after 30+ years
Thursday was designated “Melinda Hitz Day” in Garden City, a tribute to the longtime Finance Director who retired after more than 30 years overseeing the City’s financial health. Hitz began working for the City on April 22, 1991. After graduating…
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