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...
$20 million in loan relief OK’d for wholesale gas customers
The Kansas Legislature on Friday approved $20 million in loan relief for customers of wholesale natural gas suppliers, who were hit with skyrocketing utility...
Kansas emerges as No. 1 for wind-energy production
Kansas has surpassed Iowa as the country's leader in the percentage of electricity generated by wind power, a new report shows.
The report by the...
Battle unfolds over proposed power plant purchase
Big industry is teaming up with consumer advocates to block Westar from purchasing a share of a coal-fired power plant in northeast Kansas.
A coalition...
Heavy power users seek relief for electric rates
The lawyer for a coalition of heavy power users in Kansas is asking lawmakers to take steps to ensure the state has regionally competitive...
KCC staff recommends against disconnect moratorium
The Kansas Corporation Commission's staff is recommending against a new moratorium on utility disconnects during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The staff said it's opposed to...
KCC nominee clears Senate confirmation panel
Gov. Laura Kelly's nominee to the Kansas Corporation Commission won the approval of a Senate committee on Wednesday, saying he would be an independent...
Schools, hospitals face backbilling for electric charges
By Suzanne King
Sunflower State Journal
Public school districts and hospitals are among the organizations that can expect to see extra electricity charges if a proposal...
Federal regulators propose prairie chicken protections
Federal environmental regulators are proposing to list the lesser prairie chicken as threatened in Kansas under the Endangered Species Act, setting off complaints that...
Legislature passes infrastructure protest bill
The Legislature late Tuesday approved a bill that's intended to protect critical infrastructure from destructive protests but was criticized as an attempt to shut...
