A U.S. State Department e-mail system was apparently hacked several weeks ago. No classified information was compromised. The system was shut down for security improvements.
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A surgeon who contracted Ebola in his native Sierra Leone died Monday while being treated in a biocontainment unit at a Nebraska hospital. Staff members said they employed their ‘best efforts’ to save him.
On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Pawnee Mental Health Executive Director, Robbin Cole. She also talked to Kristi Ingalls with American Red Cross, and Ray and Maxine Coffey, parents of Kevin Coffey.
The Riley County Police Department will have to dip into its emergency reserve fund by early next year, with unexpected IT requirements impacting the budget. As suggested by Riley County Police Director Brad Schoen, Riley County Law Board members finally approved spending up to $150,000 on the IT upgrades out of the emergency fund, but not without some concerns–such as from Law Board member Wynn Butler. The IT upgrades are required by mid-January. While the vote ended up being unanimous among the small quorom of four board members, Butler asked as he has in the past about consolidation among governmental groups…
“It’s a major improvement over the security we have now”. That quote was said by Riley County District Court Chief Judge, Meryl Wilson, after reviewing the proposed plans for courthouse security renovations. The plans were discussed during Monday’s Riley County Commission meeting, as Architect, Bruce McMillan presented the ideas his staff came up with. Four major components were outlined in the plans-a secured entrance for the public, new weatherized doors, a secured prisoner entrance, and relocating the staff break room. McMillan also shared plans for a canopy that would provide shade over the ramp outside the new secured public entrance.…
A slow moving storm moving up from Kentucky through Indiana, Ohio and in to western Pennsylvania is dropping several inches of snow in a wide band. Columbus, Ohio is expecting 3 to 5 inches.
Police say 23-year-old Yonathan Souid, a tourist from Esnandes, France, was taken into custody Sunday after climbing the Brooklyn Bridge to take photos. He is being charged with reckless endangerment and criminal trespassing.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The old offensive line coach in Andy Reid could appreciate the way the Kansas City Chiefs pried open holes for Jamaal Charles to run free against Seattle on Sunday. He could appreciate the way their defensive front stepped up, too. Given a lead thanks largely to the legs of their dazzling running back, the Chiefs held the Seahawks on fourth down three times in the final quarter. The result was a tense 24-20 victory that pushed Kansas City into a first-place tie with the Denver Broncos in the AFC West. “We’re sitting there with three…
President Barack Obama described his productive swing through the Asia Pacific as a “strong week for American leadership” at the Group of 20 forum, which he said produced deals on issues like climate change, trade and economic growth.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Saturday the Pentagon will make a new push for fresh thinking and creative ideas about how the U.S. can keep and extend its military superiority despite tighter budgets and the wear and tear of 13 years of war.