Ascension Health Working to respond to recent ransomware attack

Pittsburg, KS – Ascension announced yesterday that they are working around the clock with the support of cybersecurity experts over the weekend to respond to a recent ransomware attack. Ascension says they're making progress, but it'll take time to return to normal operations. They add, all ascension Via Christi hospitals, physician offices, and care sites across Kansas remain open and operational. However, patients may encounter longer than usual wait times and some delays.

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Joplin, MO – The Walmart supercenter on Joplin’s fifteenth street was forced to evacuate, after a gas leak was discovered yesterday afternoon. Fire crews treated 5 people at the scene and 4 people were taken by ambulance to the hospital. Investigators believe the gas leak was related to the installation of a new oven in the bakery section. The store re-opened, after the gas levels were determined to be safe.

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Joplin, MO – The City of Joplin plans a test of its emergency sirens on Wednesday at 10 am. No critical weather is forecast at that time. This is just a procedural step following minor maintenance work completed on the outdoor emergency siren system.

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