Regulators say Evergy bill would raise rates, offer mixed reviews on legislation
State utility regulators predict that electric rates would increase under a bill pursued by Evergy that the company says will help attract investor capital...
Legislature approves electric rate incentive for development
The Kansas Legislature on Thursday approved a bill expanding efforts to discount high electric rates for companies moving to Kansas.
The bill was seen as...
State lawsuit seeks to protect water rights for wildlife refuge
An environmental group has gone to court to protect water rights needed to preserve a western Kansas wildlife refuge that provides sanctuary for migratory...
Mann introduces bill giving agriculture more say on water rules
As President Joe Biden's administration rewrites a rule for protecting the country's streams and waterways, U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann is pushing legislation that would...
UPDATED: Fight over electric rates focusing on how KCC is picked
(Updated to include Kansas Chamber's response to Evergy and subsequent replies)
A group pushing for lower electric rates is undertaking an effort to force the...
UPDATED: Panasonic, new development and their implications for Kansas electric rates
(Updated to include comment from Panasonic)
Panasonic's demand for energy to supply its new $4 billion plant in De Soto could force Evergy to seek...
Wind turbine debate reemerging in Senate
A debate over wind turbines is about to reemerge in Kansas with new legislation that critics say could severely restrict — if not kill...
Governor: Water rights request for refuge could ‘devastate’ region
Gov. Laura Kelly is asking the federal government to back off its request to immediately exercise its senior water rights for the Quivira National...
KCC staff urges lower electric rate increase
State regulators are recommending an electric rate increase for Evergy that's about $169 million less than what the utility first proposed for its central...
Livestock Association challenges lesser prairie chicken protections
The Kansas Livestock Association is joining with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and other industry groups to legally challenge environmental protections for the lesser...
