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City of Kingman recovering from malware mischief

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman Mayor Jen Miles said the city has recovered about 95% of the functionality of its municipal computer network following a crippling cyber-attack discovered Feb. 26. She said Information Technology department staff believe the hack attack occurred by aggressive malware, affording access through destructive email inadvertently opened by a city employee. “They do believe that someone clicked on an errant email,” Miles said. “It was like they got in, in a real sophisticated way.” Miles said the timetable for total recovery of the system remains unclear. Dave Hawkins

City of Kingman recovering from malware mischief

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman Mayor Jen Miles said the city has recovered about 95% of the functionality of its municipal computer network following a crippling cyber-attack discovered Feb. 26. She said Information Technology department staff believe the hack attack occurred by aggressive malware, affording access through destructive email inadvertently opened by a city employee. “They do believe that someone clicked on an errant email,” Miles said. “It was like they got in, in a real sophisticated way.” Miles said the timetable for total recovery of the system remains unclear. Dave Hawkins

New airport manager takes helm May 3

Ron Martin5 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman has reached all the way to Jackson, Mississippi for its next airport manager. Kingman city manager Ron Foggin has informed council members that Doug Breckenridge has accepted an employment offer and will start his new job on May 4. Foggin told council members that Breckenridge will be an excellent addition to the management team. “Mr. Breckenridge will bring over twelve years of experience in airport operations, strategic planning, development, construction, and aviation business administration to the Kingman Municipal Airport,” Foggin said in a memo. “Mr. Breckenridge developed his aviation operations and management knowledge and…

BHC has commission, board seats available

Ron Martin5 years ago3 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City has various Commission and Board seats available for citizens to serve. The City Clerk’s Office is currently accepting applications from citizens interested in volunteering for the following positions: The Bullhead Area Transit System Commission (BATS) makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the development and maintenance of a public transportation system for the city. One seat is available. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals of actions taken by the Zoning Administrator and meets on an as-needed basis. There is a residency requirement to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Three seats are available. The Building…

Public input sought for county road improvements

Ron Martin5 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Public input is being sought on county road projects and priorities. The County Transportation Commission will be listening to input from the public on their five-year Capital Improvement Road Project prioritization at 2 upcoming public meetings. The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, at 2:30 p.m. at the County Library in Bullhead City, 1170 Hancock Road. A second meeting is scheduled for May 11, at 2:30 p.m. in Lake Havasu City. The location is yet to be announced. Please call (928) 453-0735 for further information.

Public safety concern stems from proposed state budget cut

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman City Manager Ron Foggin has expressed concern over potential dire consequences of the $1.5 billion income tax cut he said Governor Doug Ducey has proposed in the state budget. “Doesn’t that sound wonderful (sic)?,” Foggin rhetorically asked city council members during their April 6 meeting. “I will suggest that it is not wonderful.” Foggin said the trickle-down effect would be a loss of $1.2 million for Kingman’s general fund in the next budget year. He said police and fire funding is in play here. “70% of general fund money is made up of public safety,” Foggin said….

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City of Kingman recovering from malware mischief

City of Kingman recovering from malware mischief

New airport manager takes helm May 3

BHC has commission, board seats available

Public input sought for county road improvements

Public safety concern stems from proposed state budget cut

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