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Environment June 27, 2025 - 7:32 pm

Lawrence couple questions Evergy policy after power outage in high heat

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A Lawrence couple is voicing concerns about what could’ve happened when Evergy unexpectedly cut their electricity for hours on a 90-degree day this week. Long outages without notice could be dangerous for people, pets and food.

Business June 25, 2025 - 5:35 pm

Kansas companies share anxiety about potential cuts to federal renewable energy tax incentives

by Tim Carpenter & Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Sarah Hill-Nelson, CEO of Bowersock Mills & Power Co., said tax benefits designed to encourage growth of alternative energy production projects — now threatened by Congress — were essential to upgrading the hydroelectric plant.

State News June 9, 2025 - 1:47 pm

Kansas agency staff recommend lower Evergy rate increase ahead of public hearings

by Morgan Chilson

Staff at the state’s utility regulatory agency disagree with Evergy’s proposed rate increase that includes a 15% hike to residential electric rates. 

Business April 24, 2025 - 10:13 am

Experts challenge Evergy plans to add natural gas plants in Kansas

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Opponents to two new natural gas plants proposed by Evergy testified Wednesday about uncertain costs of natural gas and pushed the Kansas Corporation Commission to consider other options for expanding power generation in the state.

Environment April 22, 2025 - 9:40 am

Opponents speak out against Evergy adding two natural gas plants in Kansas

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Stark disagreements on the future of Evergy’s proposal to build two new natural gas plants in Kansas surfaced Monday during opening statements at the beginning of three days of Kansas Corporation Commission hearings.

Lawrence news March 5, 2025 - 5:21 pm

Power restored for most of Lawrence; some scattered outages should be resolved soon

by Lawrence Times

Most of Lawrence had power restored by 5 p.m. Wednesday following high winds from a storm overnight that at one point left 2,400 Evergy customers without power.

Education March 5, 2025 - 10:48 am

Deerfield Elementary, district building closed because of power outage; phone lines restored at all other buildings

by Maya Hodison

Deerfield Elementary School and the Lawrence school district offices are closed Wednesday because of a neighborhood power outage. Phone lines are now working at all district buildings except for those two.

Lawrence news March 5, 2025 - 12:52 am

About 2,400 Evergy customers in Lawrence without power amid storm

by Lawrence Times

More than 2,400 Evergy customers in Lawrence were without power as of 12:45 a.m. Wednesday as strong winds blew through the area.

Business October 21, 2024 - 1:58 pm

Evergy plans to build two new natural gas plants in Kansas by 2030

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector

Evergy, Kansas’ largest electric utility, will add two natural gas plants by the end of 2030, the company announced Monday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2024 - 11:10 am

Power restored for many in Lawrence following severe storm; some may be out until Friday evening

by Lawrence Times

Power has been restored for all but about 2,300 Lawrence-area Evergy customers, but it may be Friday evening before everyone has electricity again. Local rec centers are available to cool off.

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