Kansas agency staff recommend lower Evergy rate increase ahead of public hearings
Staff at the state’s utility regulatory agency disagree with Evergy’s proposed rate increase that includes a 15% hike to residential electric rates.
Experts challenge Evergy plans to add natural gas plants in Kansas
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.
Opponents speak out against Evergy adding two natural gas plants in Kansas
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.
Power restored for most of Lawrence; some scattered outages should be resolved soon
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.
Deerfield Elementary, district building closed because of power outage; phone lines restored at all other buildings
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.
About 2,400 Evergy customers in Lawrence without power amid storm
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.
Evergy plans to build two new natural gas plants in Kansas by 2030
Evergy, Kansas’ largest electric utility, will add two natural gas plants by the end of 2030, the company announced Monday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Power restored for many in Lawrence following severe storm; some may be out until Friday evening
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.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Power out for thousands in Lawrence amid thunderstorm, strong winds
More than 16,000 Lawrence folks lost power, numerous power lines were down and trees fell across town Wednesday night as a severe thunderstorm hit the area.
Stan Herd earthwork highlights opposition to solar energy project as Douglas County Commission’s decision looms
Opponents of a planned solar energy project have joined with Lawrence artist Stan Herd to create an earthwork ahead of the Douglas County commissioners’ special Saturday meeting where they will vote on the project permit.
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