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Cyber Attack Forces MedStar to Run on Back-up Systems

Cyber Attack Forces MedStar to Run on Back-up Systems

(WBAP/KLIF) — MedStar was targeted by a cyber attack at 6:30 a.m., Thursday morning, forcing the mobile healthcare provider to operate on back-up systems. MedStar’s Matt Zavadsky says after detecting the attack, they isolated connected systems to assure the breach was quarantined. The response also included manually dispatching calls over a public safety radio until…MORE

Cornyn Bill Gives $1.1 Million to DFW School Safety

Cornyn Bill Gives $1.1 Million to DFW School Safety

(WBAP/KLIF) — Senator John Cornyn’s ‘Mental Health and School Safety’ bill is paying off for three North Texas school districts. Forth Worth, Farmersville and Lake Worth ISD’s will all split over $1.1million to improve school safety and mental health services. Senator Cornyn made the announcement in a press release, Thursday, and believes the funding will…MORE

Funeral Services for Slain Officer Announced

Funeral Services for Slain Officer Announced

(WBAP/KLIF) — Steven Nothem was responding to assist another officer on the President George Bush Tollway when he was hit by a suspected drunk driver and killed. The community will honor the fallen officer with a series of ceremonies, beginning Sunday night with a candlelight vigil at the Carrollton Amphitheater. The family will also hold…MORE

Justice Barrett Rejects Appeal over Biden Student Debt Plan

Justice Barrett Rejects Appeal over Biden Student Debt Plan

WASHINGTON (AP) – Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has rejected an appeal from a Wisconsin taxpayers group seeking to stop the Biden administration’s student debt cancellation program. Barrett did not comment Thursday in turning away the appeal from the Brown County Taxpayers Association, which also has lost rounds in lower federal courts. The group…MORE